I’ve spent a lifetime maintaining that I’m crafty, not arty. You want me to whip up a cable-knit sweater, sew a miniature outfit for your niece’s Barbie using a vintage ’50s pattern, embroider eye-hurtingly cute bunny cushions, or crochet an…
Like any good thriller, The Commune immediately introduces tension and a hook. Stone, who now calls himself Joe after running away from the hippie commune is back for Brook’s funeral, his mother. No one will tell him how she died….
Long before metropolitan consumerism became the global culture that it is today, there were affiches (posters) promoting lifestyle and goods to the aspiring French middle class. Until November 4, Alliance Française is featuring a selection of posters from postwar designers in the…
Feeling tired Melbourne? We are not surprised. You have just finished a mammoth three weeks laughing, crying, exploring mirror mazes, eating and drinking, and having your cultural boundaries pushed in the most interesting ways. That’s right – Melbourne Festival has…
Auckland-based theatre and performance artist Julia Croft created If There’s Not Dancing at the Revolution, I’m Not Coming because she is angry. She calls it a ‘tiny call to arms’. Rather than direct confrontation, Julia performs a series of vignettes…
Most people would find it very difficult to switch off from the demands of the day and take the time to reflect and think about themselves for a while. Fortunately, The Boon Companions seem to be all too aware of…
What does it feel like to be human in 2017? Does anything we do make a difference? Who can find time for yoga, riding a bike to work, and keeping up with social media — and what is happening in…
What a joy to attend the fabulous opening gala of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. Artistic Director Dolly Diamond lays out her vision for the eighth annual festival: Thirteen Australian acts, a balance of new talent with much-loved Aussie cabaret darlings….
The National Gallery of Victoria’s Friday Nights are a huge highlight of Melbourne’s cultural scene. The sessions are a favourite of the Friday knock-off crowd and for good reason. Bands, drinks and access to all of the ground level exhibitions —…
HRAFF is celebrating ten years of showcasing stories from here and around the globe using various mediums of film, music, art and forums. These have all been hand picked to engage audiences on various human rights issues and spark an…