There’s a particular rhythm to Golden Plains. It starts long before you arrive at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre. For us, it began weeks earlier with a checklist that slowly grew tentacles. Camping gear. Food lists. Emergency ponchos. Sunscreen. Gumboots. Sunscreen…
Terminator 2 turns thirty-five this year. In honour of the anniversary, Hear My Eyes is giving the film a theatrical makeover. With a live synth score and laser lights, the cinema-collective leaned into the sci-fi elements of the film to…
QT Melbourne has recently levelled up its dining game with the opening of Yamagen, a sleek new Japanese restaurant serving an omakase experience that feels refined yet relaxed. Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it up to you”. In other words…
There is a specific kind of thrill that comes with an oversized cardboard box arriving on your doorstep, it’s the adult version of a lucky dip, only with significantly more tannins. My plus one and I were recently invited to…
If you spent your Friday the 13th hiding under the covers, you missed out on a much more productive way to risk your health: a high-voltage baptism of drum and bass at The Timber Yard with legendary British producer and…
Melbourne has always had a bit of a rebellious streak, which probably explains why we’ve welcomed The Book of Mormon back to the Princess Theatre with open arms and zero shame. It’s the musical that managed to make the creators…
We’ve all been there: a rainy evening, a missing silver candlestick, and a heated family argument over whether Professor Plum was actually in the Library. Well, it’s time to dust off your magnifying glass and leave the board game box…
Midsumma is that time of year when Melbourne leans into its most vibrantly queer unapologetic self, and there is no better place to soak up that festival energy than at Chapel off Chapel. There’s a certain magic to hosting a…
A trio stringed instrument playing pop anthems greeted me in the Southbank Theatre lobby. It was a sweltering 45 degree day, and I had bravely trekked across town for the opening night of My Brilliant Career. Debuting in 2024, this…
I’ve always believed that the best nights in Melbourne start with a bit of mystery and usually end with a glass of something sparkling, so when I heard that a slice of Paris had secretly taken up residence at Crown,…