If you know me at all, you know I really like coffee, and that sleep is for the weak. Sometimes I like to very thoroughly put that quote to the test, and openly embrace my true love: espresso martinis –…
‘Dusty the Musical‘ portrays the life of Dusty Springfield and her transformation from the shy, awkward, Catholic school-girl Mary O’Brien to the glamorous world-famous soul singer. Her childhood is tempered by comparisons with her supposedly more talented brother. ‘Dusty’ is…
We all know that Melbourne prides itself on amazing food. Bon Fromage is what happens when things get really serious, we have a festival to celebrate. The Bon Fromage Cheese Festival really is the place where cheese dreams come true….
When hope is dashed against the rocks of reality, and clouds of pessimism obscure all dreams, what becomes of love? This is one of the main questions put to us by ‘Blessed’ — though I might also be speaking of the recent…
The German Film Fest is upon us once more with 36 films, including 31 features, five documentaries, and a bonus five kids’ programs. Now in its 15th year, the festival is hitting up Sydney (15-29 November) at Chauvel Cinema and Palace…
I am very, very passionate about representation of women in music, and Melbourne Music Week have clearly put a lot of effort into diversifying their lineups for this year’s festival. The opening night show, Her Sound, Her Story, was a…
Impromptunes are a very talented group, and each new season offers up a unique venture into the world of improvised musicals, the likes of which shine with dedication and consistent polish. Their new show, ‘The Bachela-la-la’, takes both its title and…
‘Deceptive Threads’, by David Joseph and Karen Berger, is a journey of self-discovery through investigation of family history. Joseph is both deviser and performer of this honest and humorous performance. Embodying family members, he tells stories of origin, community, and…
It should be enough of a recommendation to say that before I saw the premiere of the film Nocturnal Animals at Backlot Studios, I’d worked a nine-hour shift and been up since 5am, yet I couldn’t have dozed off if I’d…
What would it be like to witness your favourite horror movie characters in a wrestling match? Exhilarating? Terrifying? Who would win? I spent Halloween watching Freddy Kruger, Jason, Leatherface, and Chucky battle it out in the ring at Titty Twister….