Mary Shelley was onto something when she penned the sci-fi and horror-inspiring novel Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus – namely arrogant men messing with stuff they shouldn’t, stuffing things up for everyone else. That, and we can’t get enough of a poor, persecuted emo ‘monster’ who just wants to be loved. Her genius has sparked life into a bazillion adaptations since then. Universal Pictures produced eight films, beginning with James Whale’s Frankenstein, followed swiftly by Bride of Frankenstein. Hammer bashed out seven. Andy Warhol and Paul Morrisey made a horny one. There have been straight plays, operas, songs and side quests, like Penny Dreadful, Poor Things or The Bride!But of all the skewwhiff looks at the source material, re-stitching its decomposing fleshy parts into something else entirely, multi-hyphenate funny man and The Producers mastermind Mel Brooks’ hilarious Young Frankenstein is one of the most genuinely inventive.
An outrageous spoof, co-written with Willy Wonka’s Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein was so good they made it twice. With the help of book co-writer Thomas Meehan, Brooks adapted his own adaptation into the Tony-nominated 2007 musical that’s currently playing at St Kilda’s Theatre Works.
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This riotous new staging, presented near-deliriously by StageBugs Productions, is directed with the madcap energy by Christian Cavallo (Footloose). He casts a game Josh Direen as the preening and puffed-up Dr...
Did you have a good weekend? Already looking forward to the next one? Well the weather is looking promising for after work drinks, so we suggest hitting up one of Melbourne's best rooftop bars while you've got the chance.
Happy Melbourne Fashion Week to those who celebrate! We've officially entered one of the most stylish weeks of the year, where Melbourne designers – big and small – showcase their upcoming collections and best work. And while the runways are the main event, one of our favourite pasttimes is people watching – everyone dresses incredibly.
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is underway. If you want to get your groove on and listen to some smooth tunes, Melbourne is alive with sultry saxophones, trumpets and the keys for the next week.
Fancy a free feed? 300 Grams is giving away 300 free burgers to celebrate the launch of their new Keilor East store. From 3pm on Wednesday, October 21, you'll be able to choose from a free cheeseburger (beef or vegetarian option) or fried chicken burger if you're one of the first 300 inside the doors. Show the team you're following their Instagram page, and bam! Free burger secured. You'll find the new 300 Grams spot at Millerara Shopping Centre in Keilor East.
Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day and really get into the seasonal spirit? These are the best places to see springtime blooms in Victoria.
Prefer indoor fun? Step inside nostalgic romance at Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations, a free exhibition at the State Library of Victoria that makes for the perfect date activity.
If you're a theatre and musical buff, make sure you check out A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, which spans the legendary singer-songwriter's career. With stellar performances, slick production elements and that extensive setlist of hits, it's a certified crowd-pleaser.
When in doubt, though, you can always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of the best things to do in Melbourne before you die.
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