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American Psycho The Musical
Theatre

American Psycho The Musical

Head to Chapel Off Chapel to see the cult classic come alive with blood, '80s bangers and Patrick Bateman at his brutal best
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute is coming to Melbourne, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Annie
Theatre

Annie

4 out of 5 stars
A reliable revival of musical theatre’s favourite rebellious redhead is coming to Melbourne
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Latest in music

Port Fairy Folk Festival
Music

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Victoria’s biggest seaside folk festival is back with a stacked line-up featuring Kasey Chambers and heaps more
Live at the Gardens
Music

Live at the Gardens

This outdoor gig series in the Royal Botanic Gardens returns with a headline performance by Franz Ferdinand

Latest theatre and dance reviews

My Brilliant Career
Theatre

My Brilliant Career

5 out of 5 stars
Kala Gare shines bright as Miles Franklin’s headstrong hero, Sybylla Melvyn, in the return of this spectacular musical adaptation
MJ the Musical
Theatre

MJ the Musical

3 out of 5 stars
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute is coming to Melbourne, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
Annie
Theatre

Annie

4 out of 5 stars
A reliable revival of musical theatre’s favourite rebellious redhead is coming to Melbourne

Latest film reviews

I Swear
Film

I Swear

4 out of 5 stars
The Rings of Power’s Robert Aramayo stars in a Tourette’s drama that’s funny as fack
Remake
Film

Remake

5 out of 5 stars
A grieving filmmaker pieces his son’s life back together in this stunning, ‘Boyhood’-like documentary