By Jennifer Beasley. This fiercely intelligent play portrays the late, great artist Joy Hester as the true Icon she was, blazing in rebellious glory, and stunningly acted by Emma Louise Pursey. When life mimics art, mimics life, and the circle returns. Emma Louise...

By Bronwyn Cook "This wall of disparity between us, Frankie, we gotta break it down. So the only space left between us is just us." Wrapped up in a complex, circular-collison, complicated post-coital conversation between Frankie and Johnny this is the crux of their...

By Nick Pilgrim Death is the one absolute that links all living beings, yet it remains a major taboo in Western society. Where many cultures and religions openly acknowledge and even celebrate the process as part of life’s natural cycle, dying is the one topic we...

Review by Suzanne Tate     Opening night of Hair in Melbourne on Friday was an immersive, transcendent experience, bringing to life the rebellious counterculture of the 1960s.   ‘Hair’ does not fit the mould of a standard musical theatre show in several...

  By George Dixon Inspirational true-life account of pain and hope Upside Down Fantasyland is Troy Rogers' autobiography. If appearances can be deceiving, the well-spoken, articulate, well-dressed person on stage is the product of true grit, determination and the...

By George Dixon Extremely entertaining with plenty of audience participation  Melbourne’s theatre comes alive, starting with its “Fringe Festival.”  2025 is no exception, with approximately 500 live performances on offer. Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer, a native of Adelaide,...

By Jennifer Beasley. Evocative, poetic and primal, What Lies Beneath reframes the myth of Persephone as the final taboo of a woman’s sexual awakening and reclamation of her power. It’s hard to believe that this is playwright Sarah Miller’s first play. A beautiful...

By Nick Pilgrim  "This show is a must-see if you’re looking for a wild, laugh-out-loud, and jaw-dropping experience!" "More fun than a barrel of monkeys!" This is Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike—Elixir is the wild, raw and rowdy. You can't miss this. "Beyond the...

& Juliet is a jukebox musical featuring the pop music of songwriter Max Martin, and book by David West Read. It features an array of well-known pop songs, in addition to one song written specifically for the musical. & Juliet is a story for anyone who has read...