2017 BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival
The Caulfield Cup, a day on the calendar that sparks joy in the racing world. There is nothing quite like the buzz of a major racing event and the 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup was a day full of surprises, glitz,…
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Melbourne Festival: The Wrap featuring Taylor Mac
Feeling tired Melbourne? We are not surprised. You have just finished a mammoth three weeks laughing, crying, exploring mirror mazes, eating and drinking, and having your cultural boundaries pushed in the most interesting ways. That’s right – Melbourne Festival has…
Book of Exodus Part II told by children
After the stunning first instalment, Adena Jacobs and Aaron Orzech return to the stage with Part II of their innovative provocative series, Book Of Exodus Part II. Theatre in the oldest sense awaits you – captivating, moving, and compelling. A work of…
The Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir
The Melbourne Festival is full of creative, emotional, and intellectually stimulating art. The Festival is a treat for the senses and the Australian exclusive of the Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir is yet another reason for Melburnians to feel special….
‘7 Pleasures’ at Melbourne Festival
Knowing that 7 Pleasures, at Melbourne Festival, was a performance of twelve nude dancers was enough to cause us nerves. My companion and I sat in our chairs awaiting the show in the depths of expectation; and nor was it…
‘Germinal’ at the Melbourne Festival
Performers Halory Goerger, Antoine Defoort, Beatriz Setien and Arnaud Boulogn create a world from scratch. For 120 minutes witness the creation of Germinal. This show works in baby steps. Creating a universe is difficult and not always achieved on the…
Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse
Spring Racing has arrived. A time of year for fashion, champagne, sunshine, oh and did I mention, horse racing! Melbourne provided delightful sunshine and blue skies for Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, making it an exceptional day filled with…
Tree of Codes at Melbourne Festival
Presented by Melbourne Festival, Tree of Codes is choreographed by Wayne McGregor, featuring dancers from both his UK based company and the Paris Opera. It’s about more than just the dancing. The music has been created by Jamie XX, where he…
‘Dogs of Democracy’ Film Review and Interview with Director Mary Zournazi
‘What is the courage that we can have in the time of hopelessness?’ During our interview about her film Dogs of Democracy, philosopher Mary Zournazi expressed a desire to find courage when things seem hopeless. She told me that courage,…
All the lederhosen in Melbourne at Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Oktoberfest in the Gardens was an eye opening experience to the number of people in Melbourne that own lederhosen and dirndl dresses. (Hint: that number is in the thousands.) With an affinity for short shorts and short skirts, this event…