‘Dance Territories‘ is a provocative double-bill comprising bold works by Australian artist Sarah-Jane Norman and French-Algerian artist Nacera Belaza. Norman’s suite of installation pieces powerfully addresses Australia’s bloody colonial history. ‘The River’s Children’ is an interactive piece where the audience…
Fall down the rabbit hole of The Butterfly Club and into the world of weird and wonderful. This colourfully eclectic venue captures your attention with an array of tiny trinkets. I carefully admired the wall to wall exhibit of bits…
To be a fan of Prince is really like taking a lesson in science. Start by getting out your microscope and studying the minute details of individual songs: the soulful hooks, the groves, and his breathtaking live performances. Take care not…
Melbourne’s music scene is an absolute gem – on any day there are approximately a million gigs going on across the city (this is an approximation). Whether it be newbie bands taking the stage at the Brunny, established ones kicking…
‘Jesus Christ Superstar‘ has a history of controversy. Based on the last seven days of the life of Jesus, this rock musical presents its own interpretation of the Biblical narratives. Cloc Musical Theatre has created its own take on the story,…
The money’s on the table. The group has self-nominated. The ideas are up. How will the money be spent? As the clock ticks down, this is the task taken up by the ‘Players’ in interactive theatre piece ‘The Money‘ at…
Meat lovers of Melbourne, unite! The Melbourne Salami Festa is here for you. I took it upon myself to spend an afternoon stuffing my face with all things salty, meaty, and Italian. My senses were ignited as I meandered through the…
To better immortalise the immortal Star Trek, ‘The Ultimate Voyage’ landed at this year’s Melbourne Festival. The concept was simple: Journey through 50 years of Star Trek scenes and allow the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) to effortlessly beguile your auditory senses. Held at the Sidney…
Reviewing ‘The Critic’, a play centred on a play review, sounded like an interesting experience. It also turned out to be a very entertaining and thought-provoking evening. The plot is a simple one. Jamie has landed her dream job as…
After a brief stint in Sydney in 2015, Rolling Stone’s Live Lodge has returned to Melbourne and made its home at Fitzroy’s Worker’s Club. 2016 boasts a stellar lineup over a number of weeks, including the psychedelic powerhouse that is…