We chatted to a bunch of local jokesters as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival hits full swing
Culture
The best of Melbourne theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024: your ultimate guide
Are you ready to laugh so hard it hurts? One of the largest comedy festivals in the world, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)...
The best art and exhibitions in Melbourne this month
It's always a good time to go and check out some art
The best of Melbourne theatre and musicals this month
Get a dose of escapism at these shows
The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month
Groove along to these exciting artists
Things to do in Melbourne
Theatre now on in Melbourne
Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive
Groundhog Day the Musical
Despite being based on repetition, this musical masterpiece manages to be constantly surprising
RBG: Of Many, One
You won’t want to miss this powerful Sydney Theatre Company production from ‘Prima Facie’ scribe Suzie Miller
Chicago
This sassy revival feels ever-pertinent in our infamy-driven, true crime-led celebrity culture
Potted Potter
This popular Harry Potter parody that condenses the whole series into 70 minutes is flying into Melbourne
Latest in music
Holy Holy
The Aussie indie rock darlings are spreading their electronic wings at the Forum this April
J Balvin
Catch the Colombian reggaeton superstar when he performs at Rod Laver Arena this September
Conan Gray
In thrilling news for “Coneheads” across Australia, American indie-pop star and social media personality Conan Gray is returning Down Under
Latest theatre and dance reviews
Chicago
This sassy revival feels ever-pertinent in our infamy-driven, true crime-led celebrity culture
Groundhog Day the Musical
Despite being based on repetition, this musical masterpiece manages to be constantly surprising
Wicked
Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive
Latest film reviews
Civil War
Alex Garland’s brutal, dystopian vision of America at war with itself is visceral but vague
The First Omen
Eschewing gimmicky callbacks, this horror prequel is thoughtful and engaging – but still unsettling
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...