Category: Melbourne
Review: Mother Play Is A Devastating And Beautiful Meditation On Family
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Hot off the heels of a successful Broadway run, Mother Play by Melbourne Theatre Company is a poignant and moving exploration of family, resilience and the complexities of motherhood. Directed by Lee Lewis, the Tony nominated play features a star-studded Australian cast led by Sigrid Thornton, Yael Stone, and Ash…
Review: Shake & Stir’s 1984 Sees Big Brother Loom Large
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George Orwell’s novel, 1984, is considered a seminal work of 20th-century fiction, and since its publication in 1949, has been adapted and reinterpreted countless times. Shake & Stir Theatre Company, who are no strangers to adapting works of fiction, have remounted this literary classic with a season at the Comedy Theatre…
Review: Hedwig And The Angry Inch Is Theatrical Adrenaline
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From the first electrifying guitar riff to the final standing-ovation–worthy note, Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Athenaeum Theatre is nothing short of theatrical adrenaline. This production blasts off with unapologetic swagger, delivering an emotional rollercoaster that punches hard, laughs harder, and ultimately leaves you profoundly moved. Right away, the staging…
Review: The Wrong Gods Confronts Power Faith And Family
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With rave reviews during its Sydney run, The Wrong Gods makes a striking Melbourne debut, lighting up the Arts Centre’s Fairfax Studio. A co-production between Melbourne Theatre Company and Belvoir St Theatre, this new work appears as part of RISING: a festival of new art, music and performance. After groundbreaking…
Review: LEGENDS Is A Golden And Fiery Feast Of Identity
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LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) bursts with wit, fire, and fierce originality in this Melbourne Theatre Company presentation. Co-created and co-starring Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong and produced by Performing Lines, this sharp and playful production crackles with energy and invention from start to finish. Lui and Tong juggle…
Review: Beetlejuice Brings the Chaos in a Spirited Spectacle
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There’s a creepy, twisted, shadowy show full of all sorts of hilarity and delightful surprises, and it has jumped out and sprung up at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. It’s Beetlejuice the Musical, and you’re in for a spine-tingling treat! Based on Tim Burton’s 1988 film that has become a…
Review: Melbourne Welcomes Hadestown with a Thunderous Heartbeat
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Melbourne welcomes Hadestown with a thunderous heartbeat, heralding the arrival of a theatrical tour de force where ancient Greek myth meets modern soul. Amid the dazzle of a red carpet opening, the city pulses with the music of Orpheus and Eurydice; melodies that rise, fall, and linger like a whispered promise. This…
Review: Scout Boxall God’s Favourite 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival
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With their signature mullet and dressed in a black floor-length tunic, Scout Boxall shines in their latest offering, God’s Favourite, performed as part of the 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival. Scout Boxall is a writer and comedian with a love for LARPing (live-action role-playing). Since 2019, they have been nominated for…
Review: Cinderella Ballet Is A Whirl Of Magic And Movement
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In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, The Victorian State Ballet returns to Adelaide with their beloved storytime production of Cinderella. This timeless fairytale is beautifully reimagined through exquisite ballet technique and heartfelt artistry from the talented ensemble. Enchanting from start to finish, Cinderella tugs at the heartstrings and delights audiences…
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Review: Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale Melbourne
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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has arrived in Melbourne and there is exceptional magic in absolutely every moment of this outstanding production. The incredibly talented team, both those behind the scenes and on stage bring to life a most wondrous adventure. Every emotion is executed with drive…
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Review: Romeo and Juliet Another Triumph In Melbourne
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Following a sold-out season in Adelaide, Ballet International Gala (BIG Live) have brought their breathtaking ballet Romeo and Juliet to Melbourne for two equally sold-out performances. Showcasing the power of timeless storytelling, a sweeping score, and stirring choreography, Romeo and Juliet proved another triumph. This successful Melbourne season comes after…
Review: Circus Oz Non Stop 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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The 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival sees the talented Circus Oz team return to the iconic Melbourne Town Hall for a short run of Non Stop. This follows on from a sold-out season at the Forum Melbourne in 2023. Circus Oz has been a detail in the fabric of Australia’s…
Announcing Award Nominees For 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Yesterday, on the steps of the Melbourne Town Hall, the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominees for Most Outstanding Show and Best Newcomer were announced. A bumper list of 9 nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show: Gary Starr –…
Review: Jude Perl Tries To Finish A Sentence 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Jude Perl has been hitting all the right notes (and punchlines) for years, with favourite shows like Participation Award and Roommates: The Musical. Her comedy is sharply tuned to real life: awkward, honest, and hilariously relatable. Now she’s back with a brand-new hour at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Jude…
Review: Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett Is Dazzling And Defiant
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The Meat Market is an absolutely fascinating performance space, and the perfect setting for Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett. Entry is poised by quaint structural beams and butchers of a bygone era. It’s a mechanical space, yet much thought was put into making it ornate. Once its original purpose became obsolete,…
Review: Julian O’Shea One For The Record Books 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Julian O’Shea has built a name for himself online, with over 90k followers on Instagram and 125k YouTube subscribers tuning in for his quirky, passionate takes on design, cities, and Melbourne life. His videos are smart, enthusiastic, and full of genuine curiosity – and now, he’s brought that same energy…
Review: Lightfall Nature After Dark Brings Magic This Autumn
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This April school holidays, a beautiful autumn experience awaits at Lightfall: Nature After Dark in the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. This is a new, world-first event for Melbourne’s south-east, brought to life by the team behind the award-winning Lightscape. Lightfall is a smaller, more intimate light trail. It winds through…
Review: Dan Rath Tropical Depression 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Dan Rath has been steadily making a name for himself over the past few years. He’s popped up on Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee and has become a regular at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His offbeat delivery and fresh take on the world have won him a loyal…
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Review: Lou Wall Breaking The Fifth Wall 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Lou Wall has been a staple of the stage and screen for a number of years now, with their 2024 show being nominated for Most Outstanding Show at the Comedy Festival and popping up on ABC shows like Fisk and WTFAQ. One of their most notable moments of Lou’s stand-up was…
Review: Mel And Sam No Hat, No Play! 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Homegrown comedy duo Mel O’Brien and Sam Andrew’s latest offering, No Hat, No Play! The Cabaret is an explosive cabaret of fun and nostalgia that sees them dive into life as a typical Australian primary school kid. There are lots of niche Aussie jokes that are easy to laugh along with, especially…
