Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris, Neo vs. Agent Smith or Sean Archer vs. Castor Troy are just a few of the famous face-off battles of our times. These great movie moments had nothing on the beer-pouring, cat-calling brewers out for…
Presented at the Malthouse Theatre by The Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious on Stage Company, the play, Hilda and Freud: Collected Words, is based on Hilda “HD” Dolittle’s Tribute to Freud — her memoir of analysis — as well as…
Dereb the Ambassador is one of Ethiopia’s most well known and loved musicians, and has clearly begun to transfer that fame to his adopted home in Australia. Boasting an extensive CV of performances down under since his relocation, he graced…
To query the relationship between humans and machines is a big question that is the basis for an elegant new work from esteemed dance choreographer, Sandra Parker, in Small Details. Part of Melbourne’s annual dance festival, Dance Massive, March is…
Partnering with Melbourne Museum, Sovereign Hill presented A Victorian Silhouette. This historical catwalk showcased copies of original Victorian daywear from the 1850s–1861, as part of The 2017 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. Adhering to patterns and construction methods of the day, the crowd…
Pussies have been in the limelight of late thanks to a certain American president and his penchant for grabbing them. His antics have led to outrage and protest, inspiring many types of satire in an attempt to say ‘this pussy…
A few years ago, I accidentally stumbled upon the experimental, minimal-techno duo that is Kiasmos. Their music really stole my heart from the first beat and has been the soundtrack to some of my most incredible journeys (most recently –…
Gabriella Cohen, haven’t heard her music? Well, you should take a listen. I first was made aware of her by a Canadian friend, let’s call her ‘Jane’. Jane had the fortune of crossing paths with Gabriella at The Black Cat…
Down a laneway and behind an unmarked door is something special. Eau de Vie is a speakeasy cocktail bar that combines class, theatricality, and experienced staff. There are few things more pleasurable than taking a seat at the bar and…
Relaxing yet funky spots in Melbourne’s CBD for live music and a drink with friends are far and few between. However, for the last 11 years a little shipping container on a parking lot just off Little Bourke Street has…