The Mornington Peninsula, just a 50 minute drive from Melbourne, has always held a soft spot for me. My last proper adventure there entailed a horseback winery tour (yes, I debated whether these two should be paired) along with a dip in…
The law and lore on show with Sydney’s Bangarra Dance Theatre’s latest show ‘Our Land, People, Stories, is both modern and ancient. It is the artistry the company present their work with which makes it timeless. In their new, once…
The signature cocktail alone is enough to pique an interest in ‘Part of This Complete Breakfast.’ When a show’s boozy equivalent is a fruit loop infused gin martini, be prepared for some sweet, sweet sarcasm. Jude Perl is a commercial…
Pulitzer Prize-winning theatre, I don’t get many invitations to see them. ‘Wit’ is the only play written by Margaret Etson, and she made it count – it won the Pulitzer, was performed hundreds of times all over the world, and…
Off the Wagon has arrived at South Melbourne Market. The SO:ME space is playing host to the new range of decadent, delicious and downright delightful chocolate rollers created by Masterchef 2016 contestant Zoe Konikkos. Off the Wagon has taken the…
Returning to Melbourne 13 years after its original tour wowed Australian audiences, Ben Elton’s revamped ‘We Will Rock You‘ production is loud, witty, and pretty saucy. This is a rock musical after all. ‘We Will Rock You’ does not set…
Need a place for an arty conversation? The Arts Centre Melbourne bar is set up to be your pre, post (and possibly during) show chat. In appropriately-titled The Barre (dance pun!) you can both grab a drink and gander at art….
It’s a temperate Wednesday night and as Melbourne trudged home, a few brave and quietly exuberant souls made their way to Franklin Street to Captain Melville for Whisky Trivia. I arrived way too early and had the distinct pleasure of meeting…
I have a serious soft spot for the crew at BarNone (and East of Everything). After they hosted a $30 whisky and cheese matching night, that soft spot has turned into a sink-hole of love. The event highlighted Balvenie single…
By day Como House is a bright handsome home with exquisite terraces, elaborate trim and intricate decoration. By night, the charming life-size doll house turns into a spine-chilling haunt. After multiple staff members and visitors of the home reported frequent creepy…