Opera Australia has collaborated with Dallas Opera to give Melburnians the opportunity to see the rarely-performed King Roger by Karol Szymanowski. It’s a majestic production, executed beautifully with great imagination. Unlike in many operas where there’s a clear conflict between…
Jazzing up a storm for their 20th year anniversary, Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) will take over the city with their biggest line-ups to date. The jazz-mania will spread to the bars, clubs and venues across the city from 2 –…
If you adore music and performance, and want to witness an inspired demonstration of pathos, Opera Australia’s double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci is a must. These two distinct operas are weaved together through setting, character, and…
The Stonnington Jazz festival is a favourite at The Plus Ones. We love its mix of local Australian jazz and innovative programming. This year the festival is held from 11-21 May across the City of Stonnington’s suburbs. With dozens of…
I fell in love with Eurovision after a Bella Union experience three years ago. The song contest has been building its profile in Australia ever since Australia somehow weaselled its way into it a few years back. Why are we there?…
Opera Australia’s colourful production of Carmen brings vibrancy, movement, and fun to Georges Bizet’s otherwise dark tale. Director John Bell has created a vivid atmosphere to accompany the gorgeous score. Eye-catching costumes offer an explosion of colour and the detailed…
For 11 days in May the City of Stonnington transforms itself into a swingin’ den of the hippest vibes during the annual Stonnington Jazz Festival. Now in its 12th year, it features the most groovy local and national jazz musos….
There is a cure for those nippy Melbourne winter days: Pack hundreds of people into a small space and let them warm each other up with some heart-felt tunes. This year the Melbourne Karaoke Festival was held at 206 Bourke…
‘I used to like the Dixie Chicks, but I just became a super-fan’. Famous first words from Monique, my stunned plus one, after the show was over. It was a superb sold-out performance with all the hits (and then some)….
A rock tribute night of Aussie greats and mates was presented at Six Ribbons – Remembering Jon English at the historic Athenaeum Theatre. Anthemic songs written by Jon rolled over in a chorus line of back-to-back song magic that delighted…