The Lord of the Rings musical has stormed into Melbourne, and the question on every Tolkien fan’s lips is can the magic of Middle-earth truly be captured on stage? Adapted from one of the most beloved fantasy sagas ever written,…
If you missed The Accountant back in 2016, now’s the time to catch up. The original film was a surprise hit with audiences, blending slick action with a witty and surprisingly sensitive portrayal of a high-functioning autistic accountant / hitman,…
Need more French wine in your life? (Is that even a real question?) We’ve got you covered. Last week, we sipped our way through Tastin’ France 2025—a French wine trade tasting hosted by Business France that brought 12 winemakers from…
Abby Howells is a NZ comedian best known for being on Taskmaster NZ and some viral online videos. Now, in her 60-minute solo show, Welcome To My Dream, she’s bringing her unique brand of comedy to Melbourne Comedy Fest. The…
Best Of European Comedy is a 50 minute variety show from Comedians of Europe. The group has appeared on Netflix and the BBC, and toured comedy festivals around the world. Now they’re back in town for our 2025 season of…
Australian comedian and filmmaker Neel Kolhatkar is back with his new show ‘Dirty Flirty 30′ at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 after a five-year hiatus (from the fest, not comedy). As long-time fans, my sister (my plus one) and I…
Luke McGregor returns to the stage after an eight-year break in his show “Okay, wow” at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A little less socially awkward and a little more comfortable in his own skin then when I saw his last…
Jesus Christ Superstar landed in Melbourne for its 50th-anniversary tour on Thursday, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera to the Princess Theatre. This fresh, high-energy production leans into its concert-style roots, with powerful vocals, visuals and choreography…
Melbourne’s plant-based food scene got a serious upgrade with the arrival of Mr. Charlie’s, the viral vegan fast-food spot that you have probably seen taking over social media. Popping up at CoConspirators Brewpub, located at 377 Victoria Street Brunswick, this…
Whoop Dee Doo! Life’s rough out there and sometimes we all need a treat – like immersing ourselves in a fantasy world of music, glitter, and nipple tassels. The Whoop Dee Doo revue takes over the North Melbourne VIVA cabaret…