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,…
St Kilda has a reputation for being many things. It’s always a bit gritty, a bit chaotic, and the undisputed headquarters of seagulls with zero boundaries. But when the weather behaves and a world-class duo comes to town, it transforms…
The Australian Open is the ultimate double-header: world-class tennis on the court and a world-class party right next to it. While the athletes were busy hitting winners, the newly revamped AO Live Top Court stage was delivering its own masterclass…
If there is one thing Melburnians love more than the actual tennis at the Australian Open, it’s the high-octane social scene that comes with it. But let’s be real: as much as we love the “courtside feeling,” most of us…
Melbourne has a long-standing, slightly obsessive relationship with theme bars. We’ve sipped cocktails in fake Narnia wardrobes and pretended to be in 1920s speakeasies more times than I can count, but usually, you have to choose between a “concept” and…
Melbourne in January is essentially a high-stakes, sweat-soaked endurance test where the city collectively forgets how to talk about anything except backhands and humidity. But if you know where to look, the Australian Open transforms from a grueling sporting event…