Category: Theatre
★★★★½ The hilarious new comedy Losing Face has opened at Melbourne Theatre Company, delivering a night of uncontrollable laughter from start to finish. If you are anything like me, a nearly 50-year-old woman navigating the joys (and frustrations) of perimenopause, you will probably feel a real connection to this new play by Australian Writers’ Guild […]
Melbourne Theatre Company’s Australian premiere of Retrograde delivers a tightly wound, high-stakes drama that revisits a pivotal and often overlooked moment in Hollywood history, the early career crossroads of legendary actor Sidney Poitier. Written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Bert LaBonté, this 90-minute production transforms a single meeting into a […]
From 27 May to 8 June 2026, Melbourne’s city centre transforms into a large-scale playground of music, performance, art and shared experiences as RISING returns for another ambitious winter festival. Taking over theatres, public squares, galleries and unexpected urban spaces across Melbourne, the festival brings together hundreds of local and international artists, inviting audiences to […]
The iconic The Phantom of the Opera has returned to Sydney in spectacular fashion, opening at the breathtaking Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. This was my first time attending a production at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, and the setting alone makes the experience unforgettable. With an open-air stage framed by sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and […]
My Brilliant Career has returned to Southbank Theatre as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 season, following its highly successful premiere in 2024. This modern musical adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic Australian novel brings fresh energy, humour and rich emotional layers to the beloved coming-of-age story. Reimagined by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank, […]
CIRCA’s Duck Pond has arrived at the Princess Theatre Melbourne, offering a breathtaking reimagining of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling. This genre-defying production unites the elegance of classical ballet with the daring spectacle of contemporary circus. Renowned Australian contemporary circus company CIRCA once again demonstrates why they are world leaders in physical theatre. Duck […]
The five-time Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol has returned to the Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2025, and it continues to be one of Melbourne’s most loved festive traditions. Lachy Hulme steps into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge this year, delivering one of the strongest performances I have seen in this production. Advertisement RELATED: […]
Joanna Murray-Smith’s new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley has arrived at Melbourne’s Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life with intensity and a sharp modern sensibility. Presented by the Sydney Theatre Company, the production runs at the Playhouse until 23 November 2025, following its acclaimed world premiere in […]
The legendary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon, HAIR: The Musical, has returned to Melbourne with a bold new production of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning classic. Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 25 October to 30 November 2025, this limited-season revival reimagines one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicals in theatre history. Advertisement RELATED: Where to […]
Melbourne Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Dying: A Memoir, a powerful new stage adaptation by Australian writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law. Based on Cory Taylor’s critically acclaimed 2016 memoir (Dying: A Memoir), this one-woman production explores life, death, and the space in between with honesty, humour, and warmth. Starring the renowned Genevieve Morris […]
Discover the best family-friendly Christmas shows and live performances in Melbourne for 2025. From festive theatre and musicals to interactive experiences for kids, there’s plenty to enjoy across the city. These shows offer a fun and memorable way to spend time with family while embracing the holiday season. See below for your chance to WIN […]
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) presents a new adaptation of Rebecca, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks. This stunning reimagining of Daphne du Maurier’s timeless gothic tale is now showing at Southbank Theatre until 5 November 2025 Advertisement RELATED: Game Worlds Exhibition: Celebrates 50+ Years of Video Games and Play Image: Nikki Shiels, Pamela […]