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A Mirror
As you enter the theatre for 'A Mirror', it feels less like attending a play and more like arriving at a celebration. The foyer hums...
Meteors
Meteors chronicles the journey of writer and performer Melissa Pullinger in dealing with the sickness and death of her mother from cancer. The writing clev...
Moving, Off-Beat, And Deeply Tender
As we enter the theatre, an actor in boxers, a singlet, and a sleeveless tuxedo top is already on stage, catching our attention with a...
Pokélesque: The Uproarious Drag And Burlesque Parody Play
One would not be out of place saying, WTF Rosie Roulette, writer and director of Pokélesque, performing 24-28 Feb 2026 at Ackland Street Theatre. What...
Not Just A Cabaret, But An Experience
This review could be written in twelve words: Risqué. Theatre. Elegance. High stakes. Top tier. But, above all … liberating. Bernie Dieter will capt...
Formosa Viva
As you enter the hall you can see the dancers already on stage, connected in a circle as they move their bodies in a wave....
The “Calendar Girls” Idea Takes Off, More Than Expected!
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s production of Calendar Girls was absolutely delightful, where fresh “sunflowery-goodness” shone from the stage via the acto...
The Many Faces Of Sherlock Holmes
Nestled in the burbs of New Farm is a church and in that church is the very vibrant Nash Theatre. Each year they produce a...
CVNT
Do you think you know your way around a cvnt? Do you know a cvnt? Have you ever had a cvnt walk around on stage...
Hannah Maxwell: I, AmDram
Set in a small outdoor space, Hannah Maxwell is larger than life as she takes you through her traumatic, amusing, and relatable mis/adventures with her...
Omega Ensemble Presents: Starburst
Taking place at Melbourne’s Recital Centre, ‘Starburst’ marks the start of the Omega Ensemble’s 2026 season, featuring works by four unique composers in an...
Casey Filips: Virtuoso
My favourite part of Fringe each year, is walking into a show blind. Purely based off reviews from friends, a cool poster, the fringe feed,...
