‘Dance Territories‘ is a provocative double-bill comprising bold works by Australian artist Sarah-Jane Norman and French-Algerian artist Nacera Belaza. Norman’s suite of installation pieces powerfully addresses Australia’s bloody colonial history. ‘The River’s Children’ is an interactive piece where the audience…
Fall down the rabbit hole of The Butterfly Club and into the world of weird and wonderful. This colourfully eclectic venue captures your attention with an array of tiny trinkets. I carefully admired the wall to wall exhibit of bits…
Despite the use of cutting-edge technology, Lynette Wallworth’s virtual reality film Collisions has been a long time coming. The film tells the story of Martu man Nyarri Nyarri Morgan, whose first encounter with Western culture came when he witnessed the explosive…
Want to take your love for French fries or chips to the next level? If so, then you have to check out this art show. The creative and brilliant artist collective, Hotham Street Ladies (HSL), have mastered the art of playing…
To be a fan of Prince is really like taking a lesson in science. Start by getting out your microscope and studying the minute details of individual songs: the soulful hooks, the groves, and his breathtaking live performances. Take care not…
The Plus Ones went on an expedition to a dodgy car park behind Federation Square to preview The Art of Banksy. Viewing the infamous street artist’s work was all the more visceral as the exhibit was still under construction at…
Melbourne’s music scene is an absolute gem – on any day there are approximately a million gigs going on across the city (this is an approximation). Whether it be newbie bands taking the stage at the Brunny, established ones kicking…
‘Jesus Christ Superstar‘ has a history of controversy. Based on the last seven days of the life of Jesus, this rock musical presents its own interpretation of the Biblical narratives. Cloc Musical Theatre has created its own take on the story,…
The money’s on the table. The group has self-nominated. The ideas are up. How will the money be spent? As the clock ticks down, this is the task taken up by the ‘Players’ in interactive theatre piece ‘The Money‘ at…
Meat lovers of Melbourne, unite! The Melbourne Salami Festa is here for you. I took it upon myself to spend an afternoon stuffing my face with all things salty, meaty, and Italian. My senses were ignited as I meandered through the…