By Natalie Ristovski “The world is far too dangerous for women. Assault and domestic violence numbers are at an all-time high, red pill incels lurk in every corner of the internet and skincare for 5-year-olds has never been more popular.”- A Figure in the Yellow...

By Rebecca Waese A hotpot of queer delights warmed the spirit of an enthusiastic crowd on Friday night at The Wheeler Centre in “Stirring the Pot: A Feast of Erotic Storytelling and Performance.” Steaming up the Spring Fling season, a sextet of writers and artists...

By David Gardette One only has to cruise the streaming services to see that society has an immense fascination with True Crime stories. The genre has become a growth industry. A recent study from the US shows that 84% of the U.S. population age 13+ are True Crime...

  Dear Evan Hansen first opened in 2015 and made its Broadway premiere in 2016 to great critical acclaim. The book was written by Steven Levenson, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, earning the team numerous awards, including the Tony Award for...

By Jennifer Beasley Did you hear the joke about the reviewer who attended the wrong show? I can’t disclose who that is, but I’ll give you a 4-star review if you guess right. Sometimes happy accidents occur. Entering the cosy Billiard Room of The Mission at Seafarers,...

By Chenoah Eljan Ada, Asmin & The Analytical Engine written by Sarah Kriegler and Deniz Aslan delves into the intertwined lives of two girls more alike than they are different: Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician often regarded as the first computer...

By Nick Pilgrim If the name Donald O’Connor doesn’t immediately appear on your radar, fear not. It is that very premise which kick starts this delightful tribute into action now showing at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Like Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland before...

By Jennifer Beasley What happens when one genetically crosses Mr. Bean with Rik Mayall (The Young Ones, Bottom)? No, not that. Well, maybe. Em Barrett performs as a fly in this one-woman 60-minute show held at The Butterfly Club (the choice of the club in terms of...

  As they celebrate their 60th year, CLOC's final production for the year is the Australian non-professional premiere of Come From Away.   Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away made its Australian professional debut at Melbourne's Comedy...