Homoerotic, kinky bondage, and Catholic parables do not usually fit within the same sentence, that’s why we were so intrigued to see one of this year’s most unconventional films at MIFF – The Ornithologist. This Portuguese film from 2016 stars…
Diamonds are for Trevor is two hours of pure adulterated fun. Trevor Ashley is one of those performers who could make even a Brecht piece hilarious and camp — so with impersonating one of the century’s biggest divas, what could…
He’s a Poser and he knows it. An hour alone with the in-your-face Joel Creasey proves how badly he wants fame. But he’s not just a fabulous mouth, he’s a hard-working act at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This very funny,…
Gaytimes is toted as the festival of your big gay dreams — a utopia of queer people dancing to music on top of a mountain, next to a giant inflatable rainbow. Gaytimes aimed to be a beautiful community minded space,…
Runways, parties, fashionistas — all the crucial elements of a great fashion week are coming together at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). Running 1-19 March 2017, the city will transform into the style capital of the Antipodes. Last year VAMFF…
Four of the best gay improvisers are in town for Midsumma Festival to showcase their comedy skills in Gays Of Our Lives. There are hysterical breakdowns, face slaps, and meaningful/-less backward glances. Clenched fists, jutting jawlines and open-mouthed sighs. Confessions,…
As Midsumma draws to a close, Ursula Martinez’s ‘Free Admission’ makes sure the annual queer festival doesn’t end quietly. I must admit I was guilty in the past of seeing Midsumma as a one-day carnival and pride event, but with…
Finucane & Smith’s Glory Box: Lucky 13 held at Arts Centre Melbourne as part of Midsumma was a dazzling variety show of acrobatics, dance, circus and performance art rolled into one highly-sexual and fascinating package. The Melbourne-based, internationally-awarded vaudeville group…
We have a good feeling about 2017. And how can we not, when the first year of the month is chock-a-block with everything from circus to music festivals to craft beer to the return of polo. Read on for our…
What other way to kick off the eve of our first 30 degree day in eight months then with a massive party in the State Library of Victoria? You heard it right, Melbourne Music Week is back with the most…