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Lie With Me – movie review

In Olivier Peyon’s Lie With Me, noted author Stephane Belcourt (Guillaume de Tonquédec) returns to his childhood hometown in the…

Life of Byron (Alex Theatre in Melbourne and The Fusebox in Sydney) – theatre review

The relationship between a mother and son is heartfelt, but it can also be fractious. Think of the original ABC TV…

New music round-up (for w/e 13 October 2023)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 13 October 2023. Lizzie…

The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race (Queensland Theatre) – theatre review

This uplifting Queensland Theatre production of Melanie Tait’s successful play-turned film is a very entertaining and fun trip to the…

Every Brilliant Thing (That Production Company) – theatre review

When depressed, we are urged to remember that things get better for there are many brilliant things about the world……

Mythos: Ragnarok (Melbourne Fringe Festival) – theatre review

How unexpectedly and thrillingly different – a bold and unique theatrical offering from the UK, which makes its international debut…

Matador, sabor de amor (Melbourne Fringe Festival) – theatre review

Sensual and alluring, Matador combines scantily clad performers with pulsating English and Spanish beats, and acrobatic acts in a fast-moving…

Le Freak (Melbourne Fringe Festival) – theatre review

Think outrageous, absurd and hilarious and you have the starting point for Le Freak. It is show that sets out to…

The Crime is Mine – movie review

French cinema is possibly best known for its compelling personal dramas. But you’d have to say it’s not really associated…

Australian Carnage: Live at the Sydney Opera House (Nick Cave and Warren Ellis) – music review

“This is a joyful song,” says Nick Cave by way of introduction to “Breathless,” a song from the 2004 double…