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American Psycho: A Musical Thriller (See You Sunday), at Chapel Off Chapel – musical theatre review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A powerhouse performance by Conor Beaumont as serial killer Patrick Bateman leads the way in this slick production of American…

Crapbox (Tandango Productions), at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory – theatre review

Many years ago, in one of my written outlets, I opined that everyone has a story to tell as long…

Primetime (MA) – 110 minutes – movie review

When does television cross the line? That is the central question raised in the hallucinogenic first narrative feature for acclaimed…

Before I Forget (MTC), at Arts Centre Melbourne – theatre review

Born in south-east Queensland and growing up in Brisbane, Jeanie Bell was a highly respected linguist. She made a substantial…

Pressure (M) – 101 minutes – movie review

The weather. We talk about it frequently. “Gorgeous day.” “Isn’t it blowy.” “It’s raining cats and dogs.” And on it…

Wild Horse Nine (MA) – 116 minutes – movie review

Martin McDonagh makes extraordinary films (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Banshees of Inisherin), and this one is…

La Ronde (Strut & Fret) at Melbourne Spiegel Haus – cabaret review

International circus and cabaret artistry par excellence is the treat that awaits you in the risqué 18+ show La Ronde.…

Never Closer (Patalog Theatre), at fortyfivedownstairs – theatre review

Spirited, tense and unrelenting comes this tale of kinship and hatred set against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern…

Everest: The Other Side (M) – 115 minutes – movie review

In the wake of not one but two personal tragedies, on 15th October, 2025 American mountaineer and skier Jim Morrison…

I Am Woman (Morning Melodies), at Hamer Hall – concert review

Aussie-born Helen Reddy’s 1972 signature song I Am Woman, that reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, may…