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The best of Melbourne theatre, film, art and music reviews and news

The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month

The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month

Groove along to these exciting artists

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Things to do in Melbourne

Theatre now on in Melbourne

Wicked
5 out of 5 stars

Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive

Melbourne
RBG: Of Many, One

RBG: Of Many, One

You won’t want to miss this powerful Sydney Theatre Company production from ‘Prima Facie’ scribe Suzie Miller

Southbank
Chicago

Chicago

4 out of 5 stars

This sassy revival feels ever-pertinent in our infamy-driven, true crime-led celebrity culture

Melbourne
Potted Potter

Potted Potter

This popular Harry Potter parody that condenses the whole series into 70 minutes is flying into Melbourne

Melbourne
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Latest in music

Holy Holy

Holy Holy

The Aussie indie rock darlings are spreading their electronic wings at the Forum this April

Melbourne
J Balvin

J Balvin

Catch the Colombian reggaeton superstar when he performs at Rod Laver Arena this September

Melbourne
Conan Gray

Conan Gray

In thrilling news for “Coneheads” across Australia, American indie-pop star and social media personality Conan Gray is returning Down Under

Melbourne

Latest theatre and dance reviews

Chicago

Chicago

4 out of 5 stars

This sassy revival feels ever-pertinent in our infamy-driven, true crime-led celebrity culture

Melbourne
Wicked

Wicked

5 out of 5 stars

Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive

Melbourne

Latest film reviews

Civil War

Civil War

3 out of 5 stars

Alex Garland’s brutal, dystopian vision of America at war with itself is visceral but vague

The First Omen

The First Omen

4 out of 5 stars

Eschewing gimmicky callbacks, this horror prequel is thoughtful and engaging – but still unsettling

Io Capitano

Io Capitano

4 out of 5 stars

Magic and misery are the compass points on Matteo Garrone’s widescreen migrant odyssey

Your guide to art in Melbourne

Where to buy art in Melbourne

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...

Your guide to theatre in Melbourne

Where to sit in Melbourne's theatres

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...

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...

Where to sit in Melbourne's theatres

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...

The top 10 moments in Hamilton

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.

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