Category: arts

Maho Magic Bar Casts a New Spell on Melbourne

There are shows that entertain you, and then there are experiences that transport you. Maho Magic Bar, Australia’s favourite neon-lit slice of Tokyo nightlife, is back in Melbourne, and its return is as dazzling as its illusions. This time Maho…

Wicked for Good Delivers a Legendary Finale

Before the Wizard, before the Yellow Brick Road, there was a world of magic, mystery, and misunderstood witches. Wicked, based off the hugely popular Broadway show, transported us to the enchanting realm of OZ almost a year ago, a place…

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

For decades Cirque du Soleil has been synonymous with a new kind of circus, one that trades sawdust and lion tamers for ethereal acrobatics, poetic narratives, and breathtaking artistry. Their 18th creation, Corteo, has captivated over 12 million people worldwide…

Now or never Melbourne arts festival

Now or Never: Melbourne’s Winter Awakening

There’s a special kind of magic that settles over Melbourne in the winter, and for ten days, the city’s streets and iconic venues transform into a playground of art, ideas, and sound. That’s the power of the Now or Never…

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In the Heights

Before the global phenomenon of Hamilton, there was In the Heights. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning first Broadway show was a vibrant blend of hip-hop, salsa, and traditional show tunes. Its a love letter to the neighbourhood of Washington Heights in New…

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MIFF 2025: What to See at Australia’s Best Film Festival!

There’s a certain feeling that washes over Melbourne as August rolls around. The city’s trams, cinemas, and laneways start to buzz with a different kind of energy: the glorious, cinephile-fueled excitement of the Melbourne International Film Festival. As one of…

Banish the winter blues at Lightscape

Don’t miss the popular art winter installation Lightscape at the Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria. Illuminating the dark heart of winter, the outdoor event provides a joyful evening out of the house during one of the bleakest parts of year….

Kimberly Akimbo

Broadway success stories often come with a weight of expectation, and few musicals have arrived with as much critical acclaim as Kimberly Akimbo. This utterly unique show, which swept the 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, has made its highly…

1984 by George Orwell

George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, published 1949, emerged from a post-World War II landscape deeply scarred by totalitarian regimes like Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. As a fan of the classics and a bit of a literary nerd, my plus one…