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Tenzing (PG) – 125 minutes – movie review

The narrative feature Tenzing charts the emotional background to the historic ascent of Mount Everest by Nepalese-Indian Sherpa Tenzing Norgay…

Timon of Athens (Th’Ungarded Duncan), at Theatre Works – theatre review

Life is a power game. Power rests with the wealthy. The more wealth, the greater the power. With the human…

Schadenfreude Cabaret, at Spiegel Haus Melbourne – cabaret review

Craig McLachlan makes a triumphant return to the big stage in a mad-capped cabaret show in the Black Box Theatre…

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.…