Asia TOPA is The Arts Centre Melbourne’s triennial multi-disciplinary arts extravaganza which explores the Asia-Pacific region’s best productions. In its second iteration, this year’s three month long cultural feast traverses the connection between contemporary Australia and its growing diaspora. I…
There is always so much happening in Adelaide during the summer, and WOMADelaide, located in the Botanic Park is arguably home to the most cosmopolitan, most culturally diverse, most colourful and most energetic of all these events. The festival itself…
Every boy has the right to learn to pirouette. Everyone has the right to dream. Billy Elliot. You know the name, the iconic poses of a small boy in red track pants tapping against a backdrop of rioting minors. Perhaps…
Calling all Wizards & Witches, it’s time to dust off those potion books, slide on your cloaks and head back to school for The Wizard’s Cauldron! This is a creative drinking experience meaning that for 90-minutes you and your fellow…
The magic of live theatre artistry abounds in War Horse, a heartfelt wartime tale that will astound you with its Tony award winning lifelike animal puppetry. With an anti-war message, and narrative of one boy’s love for his foundling, Great…
It’s little surprise that Daylesford has a reputation as one of the best weekend getaways you can have from Melbourne. The famous Spa Country region is rich in history, has an excellent arts scene, delicious food and wine and boasts…
BUSHFIRE RELIEF The bushfires emergency across Australia continues on despite the best efforts of our courageous firefighters. Many in our communities have expressed their interest in offering assistance in this grave time of need. The Plus Ones/The Socialites and Global…
Melbourne is a lucky town in the run up to the silly season and, like champagne frothing over the edge of a glass celebrating a court win through chicanery, the excitement flows all the way over into 2020. You need…
When it comes to world cinema, we Melburnians are spoiled for choices. After recently plunging into British, Jewish, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Polish Film Festivals, this week we’re sailing away to Russia with Russian Resurrection Film Festival (RRFF) on its…
The Victorian Racing Carnival is one of the highlights of the Australian calendar, and The Birdcage is the ultimate destination inside Flemington’s hallowed grounds. The invite-only VIP area is chock-a-block with movers, shakers, celebrities, media, artists. For the sixth year…