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The best art and exhibitions in Melbourne this month
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The best of Melbourne theatre and musicals this month
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Theatre now on in Melbourne
This sassy revival feels ever-pertinent in our infamy-driven, true crime-led celebrity culture
Wicked
Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive
A Taste of Ireland
Laugh, cry and jig into the night with this star-studded Irish dancing show
Homo Pentecostus
Reckoning with faith, sin and belonging, the new dance-theatre fusion from Joel Bray is illuminating
Sunset Boulevard
A monumental musical event is set to grace the Princess Theatre stage, with an international superstar making her long-awaited theatrical return
Latest in music
Leaps and Bounds Festival
Be part of uplifting Melbourne’s vibrant local music scene at this massive winter festival
Rumour Has It
Fans of Adele won’t want to miss this showstopping stage spectacular that charts the pop superstar’s global success
Griff
One of UK pop’s rising names returns to Melbourne due to popular demand after just six months
Laufey
The singer known for her viral nostalgic tunes is set to bewitch fans Down Under this September with a string of big shows
Latest theatre and dance reviews
Julia
This wild reimagining of Julia Gillard's iconic 'Misogyny Speech' is arriving in the town she called home during her political term
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis will be in the building once more from July
Homo Pentecostus
Reckoning with faith, sin and belonging, the new dance-theatre fusion from Joel Bray is illuminating
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Red Stitch Theatre's take on the Edward Albee classic has had a historic venue upgrade for a return season at the Comedy Theatre
Latest film reviews
Santosh
An Indian police constable navigates murder and corruption in a gripping and powerfully feminist procedural
The Apprentice
Ali Abbasi makes cinema great again with this funny but troubling portrait of Donald Trump
The Substance
This magnificent shocker heralds the squelchy, sick-making birth of a new horror maestro
Your guide to art in Melbourne
The best free exhibitions in Melbourne this month
As the cost of living continues to tighten purse strings, it's hard to find things to do in the city that won't break the bank. So, if you're keen on seeing...
Where to find the best street art in Melbourne
If you're a fan of street art, you've come to the right city to find it. Melbourne is famed for its kaleidoscopic laneways, with street art found not only...
Where to buy art in Melbourne
Maybe you're OK with bare walls and prefer to keep things minimalistic, or maybe that one Pulp Fiction poster you've had since university still has...
Where to find Melbourne’s best public artworks
As Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne is peppered with public artworks that burn bright against our urban cityscape. Wander the streets, gardens and...
Your guide to theatre in Melbourne
Where to sit in Melbourne's theatres
Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the Princess Theatre, to the kooky hidden gems; no city in Australia can lay...
How to get cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne
Venerable American theatre critic Jonathan Kalb once remarked that the only way to really enjoy theatre was in large doses. The playwright Terrence McNally...
Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the Princess Theatre, to the kooky hidden gems; no city in Australia can lay...
Where to sit in Melbourne's theatres
Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the Princess Theatre, to the kooky hidden gems; no city in Australia can lay...
How to get cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne
Venerable American theatre critic Jonathan Kalb once remarked that the only way to really enjoy theatre was in large doses. The playwright Terrence McNally...
The top 10 moments in Hamilton
It's the kind of show that encourages and rewards obsessive fandom, and part of that is the numerous showstopping, fist-punching moments sprinkled throughout.
Australian soprano Stacey Alleaume's tips for first-time opera audiences
Never been to the opera before, and feeling intrigued but also a bit overwhelmed and intimidated? You’re not alone.
How they make the magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child happen
Illusion and magic team Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher do impossible things. Their mission: to make those impossible things happen.
Have you heard about...
How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne
Didn’t you know? A whole day is barely enough to make the most of Arts Centre Melbourne. We all know this iconic precinct situated smack bang in the...
Frankston’s summer music line-up is the sonic splash you’ve been craving
Summer is a time of relaxation, recreation and raucous gigs, which is why Frankston City Council is raring to deliver you a spectacular line-up of music...
Didn’t you know? A whole day is barely enough to make the most of Arts Centre Melbourne. We all know this iconic precinct situated smack bang in the...
How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne
Didn’t you know? A whole day is barely enough to make the most of Arts Centre Melbourne. We all know this iconic precinct situated smack bang in the...
Frankston’s summer music line-up is the sonic splash you’ve been craving
Summer is a time of relaxation, recreation and raucous gigs, which is why Frankston City Council is raring to deliver you a spectacular line-up of music...
The Choir of Man is now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne
There’s a feel-good show playing right now at Arts Centre Melbourne for a strictly limited season, and it’s arrived Down Under straight from...
Groundhog Day the Musical is coming to Melbourne for an exclusive season
Whether you’re a fan of the original ‘90s movie (starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell) or have ever wondered what it would be like to relive...