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Songs of a Lost World (The Cure) – music review

Formed in 1978, The Cure quickly rose from the English post-punk scene to become one of the world’s most influential…

Blood Ties (Jo Nesbo) – book review

Jo Nesbo’s 2020 book The Kingdom was a violent story centred around anti-hero Roy Opgard and the criminal machinations of…

My Brilliant Career (MTC) – musical theatre review

Quite some undertaking … to turn the iconic novel My Brilliant Career, about a young girl/woman who doesn’t fit in,…

There’s Still Tomorrow – movie review

There’s Always Tomorrow is a bittersweet story about a family of six. The film is set in Rome in the…

Peter and the Starcatcher (Arts Centre Melbourne) – theatre review

A Peter Pan origin story, Peter and the Starcatcher is a slapstick pantomime fantasy, infused with music, dance and puppetry.…

The Magic Flute (Opera Australia) – Geelong Arts Centre

A light, lively and joyous family friendly production of Mozart’s final opera before his passing, The Magic Flute is a…

New music round-up (for w/e 8 November 2024)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 8 November 2024. Best-selling,…

Made in China: 2.0 (Arts Centre Melbourne) – theatre review

I am faced with a predicament that I can’t say I have confronted too many times after a few decades…

Sister Act (Regent Theatre) – musical theatre review

From the opening words “oh, crap”, uttered by Sister Mary Lazarus, as played by the indomitable Rhonda Burchmore, we know…

Lush Life (The Belair Lip Bombs) – music review

The Belair Lip Bombs are an indie band from Naarm/Melbourne, led by frontwoman Maisie Everett (vocals, guitar, keys) alongside Mike…