A new theatrical adaptation of short stories by Melbourne author and The Slap provocateur, Christos Tsiolkas, Merciless Gods, paraded an underworld of need before a packed audience, elevating us to godly places. A must see show adapted by Dan Giovannoni, this…
Have you have ever wondered what happened to Einstein’s brain? Incognito by award winning UK playwright Nick Payne is the new production by Red Stitch Theatre Company. A thought provoking multilayered play begins with the curious case of Einstein’s brain….
I missed Peter Singer’s discussion on ‘What Really Matters’ when it was last brought to Melbourne by the The chool of Life. I was not going to miss the opportunity again, and joined an equally enthusiastic audience at the Athenaeum…
Located in the centre of Ballarat in a 140-year-old former produce store is one of the best places to sample wine and local produce from Western Victoria. I knew we were in for a real treat when we were invited…
After three years of having my senses assaulted by Frankenstein adaptations in Melbourne, Lally Katz’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a creation finally worth raving about. The mix of 80’s dance moves, gender reversal and reframing of relationships was simple yet effective. Katz’s…
Each July the Ballarat Winter Festival takes over Ballarat. This is how I found myself at A Taste of Truffles hosted by Black Cat Truffles, deep in a Victorian Goldfields town known as Wattle Flat. Black Cat Truffles lies on a…
Many of us would agree that buying Kathmandu gear is an essential part of commencing those special first overseas adventures. For the last 30 years the brand has been a staple of both New Zealand’s and Australia’s travelling culture, and…
Can you think of any better place to be on a cold winter Saturday than with your best girlfriend enjoying a High Tea? I couldn’t which I was so excited to attend The High Tea Party at Crown Palladium. The…
The Whisky Social hosted ‘Frisky Whisky’ at the Greenwood Loft on Friday night. The show has something for everyone: it’s a brilliant combination of delicious whisky sampling and exhilarating theatrical performances. This was a bit of a test drive for The…
One of this country’s most famous icons, Edward (Ned) Kelly’s story was brought to life in song and words in Groaning Dam’s Ned: A New Australian Musical In Concert in Melbourne. Originally shown in 2015 in Bendigo to rave reviews,…