Escape to Tokyo for an afternoon and take yourself on a feasting journey through the multi-faceted Japanese culture at Tetsujin. Upon first glance, the Emporium restaurant simply looks like an upscale sushi train. You might enter into a vibrant and…
If you’re in need for some downtime, pampering and a feel goodness kinda beauty therapy sesh, then you should certainly pay Shine, Skin and Body in Richmond a visit. Enter into rustic mirrors smeared with gold, vintage crystal chandeliers with…
The title of Sam Simmons’ newest show, Radical Women of Latin American Art 1960-1985, is just as subversive as the comedian himself. Simmons does mention the art exhibition that he visited with his wife in Los Angeles, but it’s only a…
Sophie Joske and Anna Piper Scott have a mission, and a talent to carry it through. As well as addressing gender and sexuality in a variety of entertaining forms, ‘Almost Lesbians’ explores what is required to create the perfect example…
Muhai Tang conducts Tchaikovsky 5 and James Ehnes premieres a contemporary concerto, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Tonight is a treat. Brahms’ overture is the starter, a serious piece that reflects its titular drama. James Ehnes then performs a scintillating…
This year’s Comedy Festival brings us acts in yet more quirky little venues. The Pilgrim Bar, down by the Yarra, is such a place. It’s within a cozy, dark room in this bar that we discovered Annie Louey’s show, Butt…
Young, scrappy and hungry, art startup Bluethumb is a game-changer for artists. Online marketplace Bluethumb enables artists to sell their works direct-to-public. For ordinary consumer products, marketplaces can rely on buyers to have had some brick-and-mortar experience. Everyone buys clothing and…
It was too be no surprise to learn, once again, that Zoë Coombs Marr knows how to deliver a knock-out performance. After years of performing her award-winning, awkward, and misogynistic character ‘Dave’, ‘Bossy Bottom’ sheds the persona to reveal the…
Having been impressed by Geraldine Quinn’s contribution to the ‘All Star Musical Comedy Showcase’ at last year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, my +1 and I decided to make sure we caught her individual show this year, ‘Queen Bitch’. I must…
A league of extraordinary performers meet once a year. To learn more, The Plus Ones talk with Alexander Briger AO, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Australian World Orchestra. From May 2nd to 5th, the Australian World Orchestra will…