Tag: North Melbourne

‘The Critic’: a play about a play review

Reviewing ‘The Critic’, a play centred on a play review, sounded like an interesting experience. It also turned out to be a very entertaining and thought-provoking evening. The plot is a simple one. Jamie has landed her dream job as…

Two Jews walk into a theatre

Two Jews walk into a theatre. The title of this sublime theatre show was doubly misleading.  Firstly, it suggested to me a light hour of comedy.  Maybe two Jewish comedians doing a bit of stand-up.  That’s somewhat my fault.  There…

Paperless Office with A is for Atlas

To celebrate their ten-year anniversary, art collective A is for Atlas have ventured into the digital age and taken the idea of ‘paperless’ to a creative level with ‘Paperless Office’. Taking the paper archives that hold the entire history of A…

‘Trilogy’ at Arts House Melbourne

The spectacle of 50 naked women dancing onstage initially sparked both my curiosity and trepidation when I heard of Nic Green’s work Trilogy presented at Arts House. When the work opened with an endearing direct address by performers Nic Green…

‘Blood on the Dance Floor’ by ILBIJERRI Theatre Company

Director Isaac Drandic opens the program by saying, ‘Anyone who has ever been in love can access this work’. I can’t think of a better way to introduce ‘Blood on the Dance Floor‘ by ILBIJERRI Theatre Company. I am a…

Drag Party at Scratch Warehouse

The 6th Annual Drag Party at Scratch Warehouse. Try explaining that one to your mum. It wasn’t actually as complicated as it sounds, but it sure was pretty magical. Nestled down a North Melbourne laneway, Scratch Warehouse is one of those…

Smith + Singleton: the names to know for food on Flemington Road

Some names go together: Simon and Garfunkel. Watson and Crick. Smith and Singleton. Haven’t heard of the latter? That’s okay. All you really need to know is that Smith + Singleton is the hot new restaurant in Parkville/North Melbourne. Okay,…

‘Another Other’ by Chamber Made Opera

‘Another Other’ by Chamber Made Opera is another foray into the realm of experimental art-making for which this Melbourne-based collective are renown. This show gives you a taste of what it might have felt to live in post-WWI Germany before the…

Undress Runways: sustainable fashion’s never been so hot

There’s nothing better than slinging on an outfit that has you looking sharp and feeling great. But I’m pretty sure no one wants to achieve that at the expense of a kid in a sweat shop overseas. However, life is…

Rubira’s First Birthday Celebration

Any seafood lovers out there? Rubira’s in North Melbourne sure knows how to put on a good seafood party. I was lucky enough to be invited to Rubira’s first birthday party. Situated on Victoria Street, Rubira’s has a modest storefront….