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New Performances Added To The Next Step: Legacy World Tour
Due to popular demand, new performances have been added to the Australian leg of global dance phenomenon The Next Step: Legacy World Tour….
Africa Film Fest Australia Expands To Melbourne
Africa Film Fest Australia (AFFA), curated by Mumbi Hinga and Safia Amadou and presented in partnership with Arts & Cultural Exchange (A…
Hard Cheese: Rat in the City: One Last Bite
Hard Cheese: Rat in the City: One Last Bite is a delirious descent into the cracked psyche of its rodent anti-hero, and a gleefully unhinged love letter to…
How To Stay Married Without Exploding!
Do you remember that trapped feeling we had while in lockdown during the pandemic? Well, imagine being confined not only to your house, but to less than a …
Primal
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, Fringe World Festival! It’s a time where Northbridge is abuzz with chatter of people who have …
Now You See Me Live
Magic and mystery has made its way to Perth’s Crown Theatre, with NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE presenting bold tricks and thrilling stunts to captivate audiences.
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#Since1994
As Perth Fringe opened this week I was incredibly excited to see this international contemporary circus act from Taiwan. To be honest – I was a little unsu…
Briefs: The Works
Briefs: The Works
Whenever I ask for recommendations on what to see at the FRINGEWORLD Festival, Briefs is always on the list. It’s a fan favourite for …
GASHA: Where Tradition Collides With The Future
GASHA: Where Tradition Collides With The Future
I want to start by apologising to the performers. I was so utterly enthralled and completely absorbed th…
About The Musical – Maytide’s It Is Well with My Soul: The Musical
Prepare to be enchanted and deeply moved by Maytide Theatre Company’s latest production, “It Is Well with My Soul: The Musical.” Today, we have the pleasure of…
Play Date: Elementary Brings Bold New Short Works To The Stage
Knock And Run Theatre is proud to announce Play Date: Elementary, the latest iteration of its short play festival celebrating new writing, emerging artists…
STARBOUND MUSICAL THEATRE – Talent, Tenacity, Teamwork!
‘Talent, Tenacity, Teamwork!’ titles the program to the annual STARBOUND MUSICAL THEATRE production. In its 22nd year, those three words really do sum up t…
Enjoy the Finer Things in Life Before The Show
Plan your time around the show.
Make some space to enjoy the finer things in life.
Explore a curated collection of experiences designed to complement your entertainment.
Perfect before the show, after the curtain call, or anytime at all.
Adelaide Nite Bites
Explore Adelaide in the evening when the city takes on a different character. This 2-hour tour will take you into the East End of Adelaide with its buzzing atmosphere, historic buildings and plethora of great eating options..
Adelaide Food Odyssey
This 3-hour tour helps you uncover Adelaide’s modern food scene. Taste local S.A wine and produce, experience multicultural cuisine and visit unique venues you need a local guide to help you discover.
Adelaide Central Market Discovery Tour
Recognized for Excellence in Food Tourism this tour enables guests to taste, celebrate and discover the gourmet delights of the Adelaide Central Market.
Hidden Adelaide: Laneways and Street Art Tour
This tour shows you a different side of Adelaide in just 2 hours. You will uncover a side of Adelaide that is rarely seen making it a tour great for first time visitors and locals alike to experience.
Discover Adelaide: City Walk and Popeye River Cruise
Discover Adelaide on both land and water. With our 2 hour walking tour and a 45 minute river cruise run by Popeye River Cruises you will make the most of your time in Adelaide
Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise
Purchase tickets for a boxed Devonshire Tea to enjoy on board The Popeye Cruise on The Torrens River. Because everything’s better with scones, jam and cream.
Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour
Delve into the Unique and diverse bar scene of Adelaide as you wander around the west end of the city centre. Visit 4 bars in Adelaide’s West End and Learn about Adelaide’s Boozy past!
THE F FACTOR FOOD TOUR
Whether you’ve visited before, you’re a huge foodie, or you just want something authentic to do in Adelaide, this Adelaide food tour is for you!
Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour
Awarded Silver 2018 Excellence in Food Tourism, this tour uncovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste and dine your way through our multicultural and culinary South Australian history
Discover Adelaide Food Walking Tour
Discover South Australia’s capital city on a food walking tour in the heart of Adelaide. This guided tour will allow guests to explore the city and sample delicious tastings, while enjoying art and history of the region.
PAINT AND PALATE STREET ART TOUR
Take an inside look at Adelaide’s street art through the work of locally-raised artist Jimmy C, with sweet snacks along the way!
Beer, Wine and Gin Private Tour
Private Tour – Beer Wine and Gin Tastings Minimum 2 Passengers Max 11 Passengers From $250.00pp
Delectable Tastes of Local Icons Experience
Enjoy a lunch full of Brisbane’s local icons, from iconic buildings, restaurants, and bars to local iconic ingredients. This tour will take you on a historic journey with modern tastes.
90min Sunset City Lights Cruise
Scenic 1.5hr cruise down the Brisbane River. Enjoy the views and the beautiful city lights of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the City Skyline and the Bridges. Indulge in a glass of wine or a cold beer as city life wanders by. Music & chilled vibes
90min Sightseeing Cruise – MORNING 10.30am
One of the best ways to explore Brisbane is with a morning sightseeing cruise along the Brisbane River. Sit back and relax as you cruise along the waterways of Brisbane taking in the sights while enjoying the informative commentary.
Delectable Taste of Queensland – No Alcohol Edition
This must-do food experience of Brisbane is a culinary journey focusing purely on some of Queensland’s most renowned local produce and flavours. It has specifically been designed as a non-alcoholic tour.
Brisbane Bus Tour
Discover parts of Brisbane from the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus. Our guide will show you the city, the views from Mount Cootha, enjoy a morning tea at the Botanic Gardens before seeing the early suburbs of Brisbane
GoBoat Brisbane – 1 Hour Electric Picnic Boat Hire (up to 8 people)
Captain your very own electric picnic boat with no experience or boat license required. Sail the Brisbane River and explore Brisbane from the water on an eco-friendly electric boat.
90min Cruise with SOUTH BANK COMBO PASS 10.30am
Three of Brisbane’s most notable operators have joined forces to create the “South Bank Combo Pass”.
90min Sightseeing MID AFTERNOON CRUISE 2.30pm
One of the best ways to explore Brisbane is with an afternoon sightseeing cruise along the Brisbane River. Sit back and relax as you cruise along the waterways of Brisbane taking in the sights while enjoying the informative commentary.
Delectable Taste of CBD Hidden Gems Experience
Discover some of Brisbane’s best hidden gems and speciality drinking and dining spots on this four stop experience. This tour will take you on a flavoursome journey from underground venues to hidden laneway destinations.
Delectable Taste of Queensland
This must-do food experience of Brisbane is a culinary journey from coffee to lunch and gin, and the perfect introduction to some of Queensland’s most renowned local produce and flavours.
Mystery Picnic Date – Central Canberra
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food. ?
Canberra Wine Tour
Tastings at selected wineries in Canberra’s cool climate wine region Learn about the history and development of winemaking in the area.
Private Stargazing Mount Stromlo Observatory
Guests can enjoy private stargazing nights led by professional or experienced amateur astronomers from the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Canberra Astronomical Society.
GoBoat Canberra – 1 Hour Electric Picnic Boat Hire (up to 8 people)
Captain your very own electric picnic boat with no experience or boat license required. Sail Lake Burley Griffin and explore Canberra from the water on an eco-friendly electric boat.
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class – Canberra ACT
Combine your love of American style smoking and BBQ cooking in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn about BBQ techniques from Texas to Memphis to Carolina and Kansas. You will be shown tips on rubs, timing, and temperatures and of co
Family Mystery Picnic – Central Canberra
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food.
Beer & BBQ Cooking Class – Canberra ACT
Our Beer & BBQ cooking class is the perfect lesson for you to learn how to throw that all impressive 3 course BBQ Dinner Party at home and serve it matched with 3 matched Australian Craft Beers! This class will have you bathed in Glory!
Mystery Picnic Date – Burleigh
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food.
City Lights Sightseeing Cruise
USE CODE: Discount20 to receive 20% off. Surfers Paradise River Cruises city lights sightseeing cruise will be a spectacular finish to a glorious Gold coast day. Fully licensed bar onboard available.
Catch a Crab Tour + Seafood Plate Lunch
Catch a Crab Tour including seafood plate lunch, all equipment for activities
Private Tasting Plate Tour
Relax and enjoy a private tour of the hidden secrets of Byron and the Tweed. Let us take the hassle out of a day out in Byron. We drive, arrange all your meals and all your entrances throughout the day.
Gold Coast Lunch Cruise – Inside seating
Cruise the pristine Gold Coast waterways with a leisurely 2 hr buffet lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Mystery Picnic with Friends – Burleigh
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food. ?
Gold Coast Classic Ballooning & Vineyard Breakfast
Soak up the sweeping views of the Gold Coast Hinterland from above in a hot air balloon, afterwards enjoy a delicious hot breakfast at O’Reilly’s Vineyard
7:00 PM – Dinner Cruise – Inside Seating
Spend an evening sightseeing and dining on the tranquil Gold Coast waterways on this luxurious 2.5 hour buffet dinner cruise.
Catch a Crab Tour + Deluxe Seafood Platter Lunch
Catch a Crab Tour including seafood plate lunch, all equipment for activities
Family Mystery Picnic – Burleigh
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food.
Squid Game
Compete against your crew is several pulse-pounding mini-games inspired by the #1 Netflix series Squid Games.
Mystery Picnic Date – Hunter Valley
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food. ?
Taste & Graze
Great for groups, dates or solo adventurers – Explore a curated flight of Earp Spirits complete with mixers and garnishes, paired with our in house Grazing dining package. Sip, snack & savour Newcastle’s premium spirits.
Blend & Dine
Join the team at Earp Distilling Co at their Newcastle venue for a hands-on flavour journey through the art of distilling and dining where you’ll create and take home your own gin, rum or vodka!
Blending Date Night
A spirited day out designed for two: part chemistry, part cuisine. Blend a joint bottle of Gin, Rum, or Vodka before enjoying a meal of seasonal share dishes.
Full day Hunter Valley Wine Tour – Pickup from Hunter Valley (purchase your own lunch)
Full Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour – Pickup from the Hunter Valley (purchase your own lunch)
Autopia Tours: Hunter Valley Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch
Departing at 7:00 AM Returning at 6:30 PM Duration 10:00 Hrs
Epic Tasting Experience
A mini-degustation of Hungerford Hill wines matched to bite-sized dished created by award-winning two hatted restaurant, Muse. One of the premier experiences in the Hunter Valley it’s the perfect way to indulge.
Family Mystery Picnic – Hunter Valley
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food.
1 Hour Carriage Driving Experience
Our carefully curated driving adventures offer an escape from the ordinary, inviting you to take the reins and feel the power of our majestic horses as you navigate scenic the scenic landscapes of Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Morpeth Heritage Carriage Drive
The Morpeth Heritage Carriage Tour takes participants on a journey to 25 significant sites in the town, and tells the story of Morpeth through the eyes of key characters and through the streets and buildings that echo Morpeth’s past.
Half Day Exclusive Horse and Carriage Group Wine Tour
Enjoy meandering through the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country with our exclusive half day package for 3-4 People including, tastings, Chilled Sparkling Wine and a Cheese Platter!
Melbourne CBD Street Art Walking Tour
Melbourne Street Art Tours are the first and only tour in Australia run by practicing and prolific street artists! Join us for an exciting walking tour of some of the best (and often quite hidden) street art in Melbourne.
HIGH TEA ON THE SEA – PROMOTIONAL DEAL
A unique take on the traditional morning and afternoon tea is our High Tea on the Sea with Magic Charters cruises.Promotional Deal is available for online purchase only.
Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Chocolate & Dessert Walking Tour
This is our premium experience for food lovers & sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover the finest couverture chocolate in Melbourne, meet some of the chocolate makers and to enjoy incredible patisserie
Melbourne City Chocolate Walking Tour
This is our family friendly tour. This introductory walking tour has been designed to be suitable for the whole family and a great opportunity to enjoy chocolate and learn more about the Melbourne Chocolate scene.
A Taste of Melbourne – Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews
Taste the best of Melbourne on our half-day city tour – by mini bus; as we wander graffiti-filled laneways, lush gardens, historic precincts, and vibrant boroughs while sampling dumplings, gelato, market bites, and local brews.
SUNSET CRUISE WITH BUFFET DINNER AND DRINKS
When you and your loved one hop on board our modern vessel, you’ll enjoy a fabulous dinner boat cruise in comfort and style. We offer a delicious two-course buffet style dinner accompanied with wines, beers, sot drinks, tea and coffee.
Melbourne Hidden Bar Walking Tour
Join a walking tour of Melbourne and visit some of the hidden bars that we are so famous for! Down alleys, in basements, behind closed doors – Show Me Melbourne will show you where to find them. Includes finger food.
Melbourne Night Bites
Immerse yourself in the nightlife and incredible food of Australia’s culinary and nightlife capital! Taste the best of Melbourne’s food with our 3 hour progressive dinner with venues and dishes chosen that best showcase our city.
THE FOODIES BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE
Explore, experience and taste the delights of Melbourne’s fabulous foodie scene through Melbourne’s ‘Foodie Bucket List Tour’.
Luxury Private Romantic Dinner Cruise For 2
Indulge and enjoy a private dinner cruise on Melbourne’s spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner.
Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour
Experience Melbourne’s coffee culture and get your morning caffeine fix. Visit four coffee houses and cafés around Melbourne, sample a selection of different coffee varieties, and uncover all the secrets of brewing the perfect coffee.
Melbourne Dumpling Discovery Walking Tour
Get a true taste of Melbourne’s food scene — and its delicious dumplings — on this walking tour of Chinatown. Explore this vibrant neighborhood and stop at various eateries to sample their renowned dumplings.
1.5Hr Yarra River Wine and Cheese Cruise for up to 6 People – Departing Docklands
Experience Melbourne in style! Enjoy an evening cruising the Yarra River taking in the beautiful views of Melbourne as the sun sets and the bright city lights ignite the city on our 1.5 hr private skippered wine and cheese cruise.
Lanes and Arcades Walk (no Lunch)
Join us for a 3 hour wander through Melbourne’s beautiful lanes & arcades. Learn how the city developed into the bustling & creative scene it is today. Find hidden away laneways, specialty shops & cafes. Monday -> Saturday
Duck Tails – Canapes & Cocktail Class
Spice up your next date night or outing with friends! Join us for a quacking good time at our Canapés n Cocktails class, where you’ll craft delicious canapés and sip on perfectly paired cocktails. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Hidden Bars of Melbourne
The Melbourne hidden bar scene is known worldwide. The difficult thing is just that – they’re hidden! Spend 3 hours exploring 4 bars in laneways, shipping containers, secret basements and more.
EVENING PALATE & PAIRING EXPERIENCE
Taste & sip your way through Melbourne, as you wander through one of the cities most mouth-watering, delectable and delicious foodie precincts – on our Palate & Pairings Tour’.
Melbourne Hidden Bar and Cocktail Tour
Join a walking tour of Melbourne and discover some of the hidden bars that we are so famous for! Down alleys, in basements, behind closed doors – Show Me Melbourne will show you where to find them. Includes a cocktail and finger food.
Rooftop Bars Walk
Explore Melbourne in the evening through four rooftop bars, with matching drinks.
Melbourne Laneways and Culture tour
Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s renowned street art scene with a tour of its famous laneways and beautiful arcades. Venture off the beaten track to discover the city’s hidden treasures as you learn about the artists, techniques, and stories
Sunset & Sparkle – Romantic Date Night
A romantic 2-hour private experience with champagne, cheese, and stunning Perth views — the perfect way to celebrate your special night.
Eat Drink Walk Perth – Bar Tour
Enjoy an exciting night out visiting the best of Perth’s bar scene. Go where the locals hang out. Walk a little, eat a little and drink a little as you discover Perth’s bars and restaurants in the city centre.
Small Bar Rickshaw Tour
Hop aboard Peddle’s rickshaw bar tour to uncover Perth’s dynamic small bar scene. We navigate the ever-evolving nightlife, curating a selection of hidden gems for an unforgettable, top-class adventure worth the Monday office brag.
Half-Day Perth, Kings Park, Swan River, Fremantle, and Optional Cruise
Experience the best of Perth and Fremantle on this captivating tour, enriched by a Swan River cruise and vibrant markets. Begin with a city hotel pick-up and a journey past historic sites like the Perth Gold Mint and WACA.
Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Architecture, Art, Local Insights + More!
Join us on a leisurely exploration of Perth covering everything from history to contemporary culture including quirky stories, fun facts and many recommendations along the way. Perfect for the start of your Perth adventure!
The Romance Package For Two
The Romance package is for 2 X Tickets to The Bell Tower Experience, and includes a personalised engraved Love Lock. Chime the bells, explore all the levels and lock your love lock at the Bell Tower.
Perth Small Bar & Street Art Tour: Hidden Secrets, Laneways + Good Times!
Discover so many hidden gems that you would never find on your own! Visit three unique Perth bars and explore vibrant laneways to see amazing artwork. Perfect for those seeking to enjoy a fun time with friends, or to make some new ones!
Date Night Tour
Surprise your lover with an adventure to remember. A romantic ride across Perth visiting amazing bars and touring beautiful locations.
Swan Valley Wine Tour – Half Day
Short on time? Discover Swan Valley in one afternoon with wine tastings, local cheese, craft spirits, handmade chocolate & more. A vibrant, small-group tour just 25 mins from Perth — perfect for foodies, wine lovers & curious travellers.
d’Vine Tour – Full Day Swan Valley Wine Tour
Our d’Vine tours are our fabulous full day tours! These tours showcase the Swan Valleys exquisite wines, food and other treats on offer – not to mention the picturesque vineyards and landscape.
Mystery Picnic Date – Botanical Gardens Sydney
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food. ?
Sydney Sweet Treats Walking Tour Of Barangaroo, The Rocks & Circular Quay
Explore and succumb to your naughty side and let indulgence take over as you tune into a city that will welcome you, tell its tales and engage your senses through a sumptuous menu of sweet treats and intoxicating vistas.
Luxury Picnic Experience – Lavender Bay
Graze & Gaze offers luxury picnic experiences in Sydney. It’s the perfect opportunity to surprise your partner, family, or friends with this unique experience. The Luxury Picnic Experience includes picnic setup and drinks.
Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise
Two hour and a half cruise around beautiful Sydney Harbour at twilight. See the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more. Assorted canapes and Unlimited quality wines along with bubbly, juices, soft drinks & bottled water.
Twilight Dinner Cruise
Two hour cruise around beautiful Sydney Harbour at twilight. See the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more from a character-filled tall ship.
Tall Ship Lunch Cruise
Vintage sailing on Sydney Harbour is quite indescribable. Not to be missed (or forgotten)! A great ship, great crew and great food made for an absolutely splendid sailing adventure.
Overnight Harbour Cruise
This fully hosted and engaging experience begins with a relaxed dinner cruise with a chance to climb the mast and includes one night’s accommodation in beautiful Sydney Harbour.
Cocktail Making Experience – Blues Point
Create cocktails like never before – Australia’s first outdoor cocktail making experience!
Spanish Paella
Indulge in all of the best flavours of Spain at our popular Paella class. You’ll learn how to create one of the world’s most famous dishes, and all about Paella’s history and regional variations.
Family Mystery Picnic – Botanical Gardens Sydney
Solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you’ll enjoy your food.
Luxury Picnic Experience – Kirribilli
Graze & Gaze offers luxury picnic experiences in Sydney. It’s the perfect opportunity to surprise your partner, family, or friends with this unique experience. The Luxury Picnic Experience includes picnic setup and drinks.
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Hilarious Musical Comedy hits WA: Urinetown, The Musical on Stage This November
Western Sky Projects returns to Perth’s Liberty Theatre this November with something wildly different – Urinetown, The Musical, a riotous Tony Award-winnin…
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta ignites the stage with Daytime Deewane
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Daytime Deewane, a bold, immersive coming-of-age exper…
‘The Choral’ Starring Ralph Fiennes To Open The 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
From November 5, the 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival, presented by Palace, will open in cities across the country, screening at Palace…
Black Swan State Theatre Company Announces Bold 2026 Season
“2026 is a vibrant mix of powerhouse performances, uncompromising original commissions, lauded emerging voices and inspiring collaborations.” Kate Champion…
Waitress to Premiere in Sydney in 2026
way’s smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026…
The Addams Family Opens this Week at Teatro
They’re creepy, they’re kooky and they’re moving in this week! With Halloween approaching, the inaugural musical at…
Broadway Smash Hit Musical RENT Opens THIS WEEK
“Faultless. Flawless. Amazing. Perfect… A MUST SEE” – Broadway World. The musical that rocked Broadway is back, and making its debut this week at…
Caminaré – The Echo of My Steps at Gasworks Arts Park for Melbourne Fringe Festival
One of the world’s most talented Latin dancers steps into his most vulnerable performance yet.
Melbourne Fringe audiences will be the first to experience …
HOMEBOUND releases in Cinemas September 26
Direct from its premiere at Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard where it received a ten minute standing ovation…
German Film Festival: Mother’s Baby
Mothers are supposed to feel an instant, unbreakable bond with their newborn child; or at least, that’s what we’re led to believe. Austrian director, Johan…
Murder at Checkmate Manor
A company well known for their pantomimes, comedies, and British farces; Tea Tree Players Theatre Company offer something within the same vein but perhaps …
How Much Honesty Is The Best Policy?
What Marielle Knows is a part of Melbourne’s German Film Festival for 2025. It was selected and screened at the Berlinale this year and follows parents Jul…
The Door-To-Door Bookstore: German Film Festival 2025
This heartwarming film is a beautiful reminder of the goodness in humanity and the power of unlikely friendships (and books!).
Based on the novel of t…
Event Review: The Bubbles Festival – Melbourne 2025
Few things are more delightful than a glass of sparkling wine enjoyed riverside. The Bubbles Festival delivered exactly that and more at this year’s Melbou…
The Rep Presents: The Other Place
Sponsored by Dementia Australia, the Adelaide Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Other Place’ by Sharr White portrays an emotional journey of the impac…
Hysteria – A Thriller That Burns Through the Lies
The German Film Festival previewed at Palace Cinemas with the Australian première of Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s Hysteria. This 104-minute political thriller…
Tea Tree Players Presents Doctor In The House
It became clear walking into the Tea Tree Players Theatre that this is a well-supported community theatre company. This quaint little theatre came to fruit…
About The Production – The Other Place
“The Other Place” is a gripping and emotionally charged play that explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of the human mind. The narrative…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Mario The Maker Magician
Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based performer, author, and maker. He tours world-wide with his wife and producer and his children. He i…
Popera: Sex, Death & Politics
Uma Dobia presents this performance as a fun and interactive opportunity to educate the audience on the perils of what it is like to be a female within the…
She Works Hard For (No) Money: A Reality Delivered With Precise Hilarity
She Works Hard For (No) Money is an ode to the superheroes in our lives: the women that make magic seem real when everything is miraculously taken care of….
Parade: The Musical
The Tony Award-winning Parade: The Musical returns to Brisbane at the Ron Hurley Theatre in Seven Hills, recounting the true and tragic story of Leo Frank …
Life’s Journey with Rick Springfield
The Late Late at Night: The Rick Springfield Story promises a show with heart and nostalgia as the audience is taken down memory lane with the Australian-A…
Number 24
“I have five drawers in my head. The three top drawers I open all the time. Draw number four I open less often. I closed the bottom drawer May 8th 1945, an…
Second Victims (Det Andet Offer)
Scandinavia has a long and rich history of quality filmmaking, with innovative Directors such as Lars von Trier, Susanne Bier, Thomas Vinterberg, and Ingma…
The Last Paradise On Earth
A lot of people say the grass is greener on the other side. But what if, despite everyone else turning their back to it and telling you to do the same, you…
Jesus Christ Superstar: A Modern, Mesmerizing and Immersive Experience
It’s opening night in Brisbane after a successful Australian tour, and there is no denying that Jesus Christ Superstar rises again. For those uninitiated, …
Bright. Young. Things.
Bright Young Things is a coming of age production about several young game show contestants who seek to win the grand prize and be named the country’s brig…
The Mountain – Fjallið (Scandinavian Film Festival)
Director and Screenwriter Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir’s third full length feature is about grief, dealing with loss, guilt and growth. Filmed in the sparse be…
Small Sparkles and Little Pearls
Paco Plaza’s “Mugaritz: No Bread, No Dessert” is a poetic documentary that explores the inner workings of one of the world’s most inventive restaurants – M…
Marco, The Invented Truth – 2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival
Based on a true story, and what an exceptional tale. Marco, The Invented Truth tells of the deception that charismatic Enric Marco unrelentingly and unapol…
Comedy With A Heart!
Babies Don’t Come with Instructions is a 2024 Spanish comedy-drama film directed by Marina Seresesky and written by Marta Sánchez and Irene Niubó based on …
I’ll Be Frank – Memories of Opa
The JFF is upon us for 2023, and depending on where you are located in Australia, it will run sometime in the date range of 23 Oct to 29 Nov, so be sure to check dates for your local area. With many varieties of film genres available, let’s delve into Aaron Lucus’ short documentary film I’ll Be Frank which is a respectful nod to his grandfather, Frank. The film opens with the information that former German citizens between 1933 and 1945 and their descendants who were deprived of their citizenship shall have their citizenship restored upon application. Thus begins an…
The Crime is Mine – French Comedy Murder Mystery Film
The Crime is Mine is the latest from acclaimed director François Ozon and features French stars Isabelle Huppert and Dany Boon, supported by a stellar cast including Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Nadia Tereszkiewicz, and Rebecca Marder. Take a step back to 1930s Paris, as ‘The Crime Is Mine’ follows young and struggling actress Madeline and her loyal friend Pauline. The film begins with Madeleine being accused of murdering a renowned producer. Assisted by her friend Pauline, a jobless young lawyer, Madeleine is acquitted, claiming self-defence. Astonishingly, her life transforms into one of fame and fortune, with secrets lurking beneath the…
The Circle – The World Through Children’s Eyes
The Italian Film Festival is 23 years young and kicking off in your town. And it’s not just films with a dramatic flair but several documentaries will feature this year, including Il Cerchio – The Circle. Directed by Sophie Chiarello, The Circle chronicles the journey of Italian primary school students over a five-year period, capturing their unique outlook on the world. The Circle is the winner of best documentary at the 2023 David di Donatello and screening at this year’s Italian Film Festival. Over five years, students share their thoughts and feelings on a range of topics during circle time.…
Burning Hearts – Italian Film Festival
The Italian Film Festival is in its 23rd year after its founding at the turn of the millennium in 2000. Since then, the festival has grown in popularity to become the most significant public celebration of Italian cinema outside Italy. A feature of this year’s festival is a special presentation of New Italian Cinema’s – Burning Hearts – which takes place in the picturesque region of Puglia. This gripping crime tale reignited an age-old feud between two rival families as a forbidden love story unfolds. Burning Hearts is directed by Pippo Mezzapesa and was the Best Cinematography winner at the…
A Singular Crime – Spanish Film Festival
A Singular Crime / Un Crimen Argentino is a 2022 thriller based on the 2002 Reynaldo Sietecasebook of the same name. It’s inspired by a true story occurring in 1980 Rosario, Argentina during the “Dirty War” military dictatorship. The book was a best seller, and now the film leaves audiences just as intrigued as they try to solve the crime alongside the protagonists. It is airing at the 2023 Spanish Film Festival and is a must-watch for any who love a mystery. Unlike the book, A Singular Crime primarily follows around two court clerks, Antonio González Rivas (Nicolás Francella) and Carlos Torres (Matías Mayer), alongside the judge’s secretary, Maria Bussato (Malena Sanchez), as…
Cork Pops into the Spanish Film Festival
The Spanish Film Festival is back this June and July and celebrating it’s 25th year! Presented by Palace, the film festival is accessible online, or in person, in major cities Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. There are plentiful films to choose from with helpful category groupings such as ‘New Spanish Cinema’, ‘Spotlight on Argentina’, ‘Focus on Female Filmmakers’ and more. I had the pleasure of viewing ‘Cork’ (‘Suro’), a Drama/Thriller feature film debut from Director Mikel Gurrea, that is creating a lot of excitement in its New Spanish Cinema category. It has already won a slew…
Celebrating 25 Years of the Spanish Film Festival
The Spanish Film Festival returns and is celebrating its 25th year! This time, the festival will be heading to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Byron Bay, bringing with it a selection of films from across Spanish-speaking cultures. With subdivisions of New Spanish Cinema and Cine Latino and a range of genres available, there will be something for everyone in the festival program this year. The preview film for the 2023 Spanish Film Festival was Alberto Rodriguez’s Prison 77 (In Spanish, Modelo 77). Prison 77 is a prison drama film set in the late 70s that follows the fictional…
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Checked Out: The Musical
Checked Out: The Musical – A musical comedy about the mundane lives of supermarket workers in a cost of living crisis.
Check in, deal with angry custome…
I Promise This Isn’t About You (Even If It Feels Like It Is)
I Promise This Isn’t About You (Even If It Feels Like It Is) is an adventure even before the drama starts. Ticket holders meet in the Trades Hall courtyard…
The Revlon Girl – A Story From The Aberfan Disaster
It’s NOT about make-up….
Playing at Clayton in Melbourne 10-19 October 2025 with Encore Theatre. Written by Neil Anthony Docking. Directed by David Kr…
Greeking Out
Greeking Out reminded me why I love fringe theatre. At its best, fringe is lean and mean, a little scrappy, full of wit and invention and always just outsi…
Brothers Bare
Tucked away in Theatreworks’ blink-and-you’ll-miss-it supplemental venue, the aptly named Explosives Factory, “Brothers Bare” explodes with creativity, men…
A Step Into The Unknown
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is in full swing and the Motley Bauerhouse in Carlton plays host to the debut performance of Other Gods.
The lights brigh…
Soul Divas, Sung by Sarah C.
FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER – ‘SOUL DIVAS’ AT MEMO MUSIC HALL, ST KILDA
There’s Soul…and then there are Soul Divas.
On a balmy Friday night in Spring, it was…
Wasteworlds
There’s something magical about a space that not only invites you to witness art, but also lets you get your hands dirty and dive right into the creative c…
Till Death (Or Court) Do Us Part
Written and performed by Jai Cameron, “Till Death (Or Court) Do Us Part” is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy cabaret that delves into the complex emotio…
Powerful, Passionate, and Fantastic
Comedy Games With Coach Mon is now on at the Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub’s Yarra-me Djila Theatrette as part of the Melbourne Fringe. Aimed at children …
Horse Girls
Horse Girls follows a group of tweens who make up the passionate and prestigious Lady Jean Ladies, a dedicated group to all things horses. Lead by the aggr…
Colour and Light: The Art of Sondheim
Buckle in. There is going to be a lot of hyperbole in this review. When something is this good, how else can you describe it?
Colour and Light: The Art …
Speaking In Tongues
Last night I had the honour of watching celebrated and local playwright Andrew Bovell’s Speaking In Tongues at the State Theatre Centre for Black Swan Thea…
Film Review: The Boy with Pink Trousers (2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival)
Film Review: The Boy with Pink Trousers (2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival)
The Boy with Pink Trousers is based on the actual story of Andrea Spezzacat…
Here You Come Again
“Are you a Dolly fan?” The man beside us asks before the show starts, but I’m not sure how to respond. Admittedly, I only know her three big songs (I’ll le…
Perfect Arrangement
The award-winning Perfect Arrangement makes its Australian debut at the Roxy Lane Theatre, bringing wit, heart and a timely message to the stage.
Set in…
The Canterbury Tales
When Geoffrey Chaucer published The Canterbury Tales in the 14th century, it’s unlikely he envisioned that a wig would take on a character of its own. Cons…
Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical enchants audiences with its lavish production, values and timeless storytelling at Crown Perth. The latest staging, f…
Plied and Prejudice
The court was certainly aflutter during Plied and Prejudice, a racy adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice.
Featuring five unhinged acto…
Good Food and Wine Show
As the name suggests, there are endless artisanal indulgences to choose from at the 2025 Good Food & Wine Show. This year was no exception, and so much mor…
Number 24
“I have five drawers in my head. The three top drawers I open all the time. Draw number four I open less often. I closed the bottom drawer May 8th 1945, an…
Good Food & Wine Show
As we entered the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for the Good Food and Wine Show I didn’t know where to start, there were so many stalls. With our …
Alice In Wonderland
Stepping into the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland has never felt more real than at New City Theatre’s latest production. With tea and cupcakes serve…
Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor
Nothing can really prepare you for coming face to face with one of the most iconic collections in the world. You might already be familiar with the history…
A Masterpiece of Music and Theatre: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Musical is now one of my all-time favourite musicals thanks to The Hills Musical Theatre Company. I absolutely loved this power…
Beneath Its Bloody Surface Beats A Strangely Tender Heart
On Wednesday night I attended the world premiere of Monstrous at KXT on Broadway, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
This i…
Bunyip Barons
Bunyip Barons, the first-ever original play from Upstage Productions, is a striking and evocative addition to Australia’s theatrical landscape. Set in Sydn…
Naturism – A Hilarious Exposé
Griffin Theatre, in association with Sydney Theatre Company, bares all in the debut production of Naturism. Naturism presents a fabulously entertaining scr…
ATC’s ‘Gaslight’: Artful, Suspenseful and Entertaining
Arts Theatre Cronulla have had a fantastic year of shows; the ambition and attention to detail in their productions are always notable. Patrick Hamilton’s …
I Swear
Many people still think that Tourette Syndrome is all about swearing, not understanding the deeper complexity and impact of the condition. With education c…
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race
The Appleton ladies potato race is Australiana at its very best! Set in a country town, that puts on an annual potato race, awash with old prejudices and a…
Tagi o Le Text-Based-Performance-Artist! : Working Class Clown
Mmmmmm… conceptual. Such was the tagline of Tommy Misa’s seventy-five minute exploration into grief and culture, Working Class Clown. And yet, what was imm…
Fasten Your Seat-Belts, This One Soars!
I’ll take the chicken, but I have ZERO beef with Fly Girl!
Inspired by the true story of Deborah Lawrie, Australia’s first female commercial airline pil…
Smash-hit Musical The Lovers Opens In Sydney Next Week
Australian pop musical sensation The Lovers opens next week on 31 October at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for two weeks only. Those audiences looking for an extra special night…
‘To Save Your Soul, Shake Your Soul.’
Daytime Deewane is an uplifting and high-energy play by award-winning UK writer Azan Ahmed, written from, in his words, ‘a place of radical joy. ‘
The p…
Billy Elliott The Musical
Red Tree Theatre is showcasing an incredible production of the infamous Billy Elliot The Musical at their very own Red Tree Theatre,Tuggerah. Co-director …
