Rent is entertainingly good, but it doesn’t shine

Amery Atinon (writer), Pia Johnson (photograph)

NIUSIA at Melbourne Fringe a vital reflection on intergenerational trauma

Victoria Winata (writer)

The Origin of Evil (2022): Evil takes on a new form in this moody thriller

Hayley Yeow (writer)

The Origin of Evil, directed by Sébastian Marnier is an intriguing little movie. I knew, essentially, nothing about thisRead Article

Miss Saigon: A refreshing take on a timeless story

Hayley Yeow (writer)

SHAYDA (2023): Redefining "Home"

Victoria Lincoln (writer)

THE CURSE OF SAINTS is a hot, fantastical mess

Katelyn Samarkovski (writer)

The Reinvention Era: A celebration of artists who innovated their sound and style

Lochlainn Heley (writer), Jocelyn (graphics)

Angie McMahon Grows Into Herself on Latest Australian Tour

Chelsea Daniel (writer)

With McMahon’s new album coming up, seeing where she goes from here will be exciting. If her quiet smoothness at NorthcoRead Article

The Atomised and the Intimate in Flake/ Mảnh

Sybilla George (writer)

FARMING IS (not) FOREVER: An Earthy Sketch-Lecture Composite

Sybilla George (writer)

Farming is Forever bridges sketch comedy and persuasive oration to deliver an impactful message about the environmental Read Article

SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL at Union House Theatre: Nostalgia comes with a price

Victoria Winata (writer)

PINK SLIME is beyond words

Victoria Winata (writer)

As I’m trying to write up my review for Uruguayan author Fernanda Trías’ novel Pink Slime (2023), I am drawing a blank aRead Article

"Get Back on the Treadmill!": Actual Success and Theatrical Failure in Pony Cam’s BURNOUT PARADISE

Sybilla George (writer)

Coming off their ‘Best in Theatre’ Fringe win last year for Grant Theft Theatre, Pony Cam’s new show Burnout Paradise amRead Article

Marriage as Consumption in Unspooled Theatre Collective’s ANTE/MEDEA

Joanne Zou (writer)

Unspooled Theatre Collective’s ante/medea, produced by Arky Ryall and running from Oct 10 to Oct 14 as part of MelbourneRead Article

'Irago - 이라고 - Said So': A Multifaceted Journey of Healing and Belonging

Anushka Singh (writer)

In a world constantly in flux, where our individual paths to healing seem as intricate and varied as the human experiencRead Article

Jimmy Rees' NOT THAT KINDA VIRAL is a rollercoaster of laughs

Anushka Singh (writer)

Beloved Australian entertainer Jimmy Rees, renowned for his fame on Giggle and Hoot, kicked off his Melbourne show with Read Article

A FLEETING GLIMPSE at Mudfest 2023 is a triumph for student theatre

Anushka Singh (writer)

I had the opportunity to witness A Fleeting Glimpse, a captivating student theatre production that delved into the intriRead Article

On Barbie's Journey to The Real World—And Mine

Pavani Ambagahawattha (writer)

On Dreading Netflix's Upcoming Depp v. Heard Documentary

Pavani Ambagahawattha (writer)

A few weeks ago, Netflix announced its new documentary, Depp vs. Heard, set to premiere later this month. The promises mRead Article

Palatable Queerdom: 'Red, White & Royal Blue'

Scout Manuel (writer)

Bimbofying the Inner West: VIGILANTONIE at Mamma Chen’s 11/08

Joel Duggan (writer)

Vigilantonie probably isn’t going to get us out of the cost-of-living crisis, but at least she gives you something fun tRead Article