Saskia Morrison-Thiagu is the branded content writer for Time Out Melbourne. She has proven herself to be a versatile writer, covering everything from gig reviews and reality TV to girlhood, Pitbull and Twilight

When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about the things she writes about – namely Pitbull. Saskia has worked as a journalist for the last five years with bylines in Beat Magazine, Pedestrian.TV, Fashion Journal and Refinery29

Reach her at saskia.morrison-thiagu@timeout.com or connect with her on social media.  

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Saskia Morrison-Thiagu

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Here's how to have the ultimate summer date night in Melbourne

Here's how to have the ultimate summer date night in Melbourne

While some people say that cuffing season is for the colder months, we think the best time to get boo’d up is during the Australian summer when there are plenty of date night activities to keep you busy. A perfect example is a theatre outing to see one of the biggest musicals to hit the global stage in recent history, and now it's making its Melbourne debut. You guessed it, it’s the Tony award-winning show Dear Evan Hansen. So here’s how you can have the ultimate date night in Melbourne this summer, and we promise your boo won’t be dissapointed.  If the weather is nice, take the long way from Flinders Street through Alexandra Gardens to enjoy some people watching and maybe a bit of pre-show canoodling. Or, slink across to Fed Square for dinner at the much beloved rooftop Transit Bar – boasting a stacked menu and prime city views.  Then, who needs Paris when we’ve got our very own Eiffel Tower at the Arts Centre Melbourne – which also happens to be the location of Dear Evan Hansen.  Kick back at The Barre located in the Arts Centre for a quick bite and a tipple before the show, and really soak in the atmosphere and the excellent conversation with your date. This little slice of luxury is the perfect way to tell your date: “yes, I am a person of culture”.  Before you know it, it'll be time to sit down and absorb the musical smash-hit that is Dear Evan Hansen. But be warned, you both might need a tissue box as the show can be a bit of a tear jerker *cue your arm casually droppin
The best things the Time Out Melbourne team ate this year

The best things the Time Out Melbourne team ate this year

One fell madly in love with a sumptuous sundae-style dessert at a new French restaurant, another just couldn't get enough of a pop-up's fried chicken burgers. But no matter what dishes sent the Time Out team into a scrumptious spin, one thing's for sure: it would be selfish to keep them a secret! So read on for a hit list of everything we tried in 2024 that had us swooning, so you can go and have a taste, too. Still hungry? Check out the 50 best restaurants in Melbourne right now. And if you're thirsty, these are the 50 best bars in Melbourne right now.
Craft the ultimate Christmas gift for whisky, gin and vodka lovers with Archie Rose

Craft the ultimate Christmas gift for whisky, gin and vodka lovers with Archie Rose

Looking for the perfect gift? If so, give the ultimate Christmas pressie with a personalised bottle of gin, whisky or vodka with Archie Rose. For whisky lovers, craft your own blend using up to two Australian-grown malts – like a delicious NSW chocolate malt or native stringybark smoked malt. As for the gin and vodka devotees, you can select up to five sustainably sourced botanicals like mandarin peel, lemon myrtle and Australian peach. Each blend really becomes your own as you select each flavour profile and how prominent you want each flavour. You also have the option of selecting from pre-made blends too, if you’re not ready to take the full plunge. Then, customise an art label with a name on the front and with a heartfelt, cheeky or Christmas-themed message on the back. When Tailored Spirits are ordered online, they take three to five business days to produce and are then dispatched for shipping from Archie Rosie’s production site in Botany in Sydney. Make sure to place your order before December 15 to ensure your special someone's bottle arrives in time for Christmas. To purchase Archie Rose Tailored Spirits, Signature Range and Limited Edition products online, head to the website.
A country music lovers guide to the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025

A country music lovers guide to the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025

Yeehaw! The biggest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere is back, and it’s a must for country music lovers around the nation. The Toyota 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival is a ten-day celebration running in January that will take over Australia’s country music capital, Tamworth. The best part about this festival is that it’s super family-friendly, with plenty of acts for old and young – even a one-of-a-kind performance from The Wiggles. So giddy up partners because we’ve got you covered with our festival top picks that are bound to get you boot-scootin’ in no time.
Experience the magic of Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 Season

Experience the magic of Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 Season

Nothing comes close to the thrill of experiencing an orchestra performing live, trust us. It’s one of those things that you really have to experience to understand – being enveloped in an orchestral score will scratch an itch you didn’t know you had. That’s why we’re very excited that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has dropped its 2025 program, which is stacked with show-stopping performances that are sure to tickle anyone’s fancy. It all kicks off with Chief Conductor Simone Young and Mahler’s Third Symphony (February 19-22), where Young brings her formidable experience to the composer’s longest and most ambitious symphony. So momentous that it calls for an orchestra, two choirs and a vocal soloist – this is a fantastic performance to start the new year with. As if that’s not an exciting enough start to a brand new year, pianist and global sensation Lang Lang, who has performed for presidents, monarchs and on stage at the Grammy Awards, returns to Sydney in June. Lang Lang will perform two very special concerts in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall – one performance with the Orchestra and a solo recital. If you haven’t seen a show at the Sydney Opera House yet, make one of these shows the first and we promise you won’t regret it. Ready to see what The Times London calls “the most astounding pianist of our age”? Catch Grammy Award-winning Daniil Trifonov for a special week of concerts in March. Performing Rachmaninov with the Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House, and two speci
Five ways to protect yourself against online scams

Five ways to protect yourself against online scams

If one thing is certain, it’s scammers taking advantage of certain times of the year and moments in life – such as people’s lowered defences during the year’s biggest sales. You already know that prices of your favourite brands will be lower than usual, but sometimes these prices are almost too good to be true – which means they probably are.  Through the useful tips below, learn to develop your scam-sense.
Why Aussies are now choosing to tip their favourite restaurants and cafés

Why Aussies are now choosing to tip their favourite restaurants and cafés

A few years ago, going on a little coffee walk was often the highlight of our days. Not only was it a way to get outside and have our much needed social interaction for the day, it was also one of the only ways we could support local businesses and keep them open. Since then, Aussies have really learned the value of a dollar and that their money goes a long way to support their favourite restaurants and cafés.   Up until recently, a tipping culture hasn’t really existed in Australia and arguably it hasn’t really needed to. But there has been a generational shift, with Aussies being 233 per cent more likely to leave a tip today than four years ago. Lauren Dinse, Time Out Melbourne’s Food and Drink Writer, has seen the effects of the cost of living crisis and still wanting to support the hospo industry. “Through years of financial crises and lockdowns, we’ve seen first-hand the devastation that befalls our local hospo industry when small businesses are no longer able to make ends meet,” she says. “It takes an emotional toll on all involved. If we can help them in any way we can, then we will.” “We want those who serve our community to feel the love.” A greater cultural understanding of why tipping makes a difference to staff may be one reason, while technological advancements like EFTPOS tipping prompts is another. In new research conducted by Zeller, it was uncovered that diners aged 35 and under are the most likely to tip. The research also found that overall, diners are more
Why Queen Victoria Market has you covered this Christmas

Why Queen Victoria Market has you covered this Christmas

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ playing at every shopping centre, school and supermarket in the country. Unlike the rest of the world, we get into the holiday spirit when temperatures rise, shorts come on and jackets come off. Despite our unconventional festive cheer, we still love to celebrate Christmas in our own way – whether it’s barbecued prawns, having a cold chardy or heading to the Queen Victoria Summer Night Market.  This Christmas, check everything off your shopping list at Queen Victoria Market with the freshest local seafood, turkey and ham, puddings, pies and seasonal fruit and veg. Not to mention, the market’s festive atmosphere is complete with Christmas ornaments and treasures filling every corner. Look out for the whimsical Grinch Room at Ambiance that will delight all ages. For Christmas feasts, head to Prosser’s Seafood for fresh prawns, salmon, and crayfish, or stock up on premium Otway Pork Free Range Ham, including nitrate-free options at Big Vic Deli. If you're after a treat that will definitely sleigh, Cannoleria offers special festive cannoli flavours, like Christmas Pudding and Panettone, available for one week only in December. For a standout Christmas dinner and all your poultry needs, head over to The Chicken Pantry where you will find, turducken free-range turkey, geese and so much more. Queen’s Harvest offers the freshest seasonal produce, including cherries, white strawberries, and vegetables like a
South Melbourne's hidden rooftop bar Mirror Mirror is now doing a boozy brunch

South Melbourne's hidden rooftop bar Mirror Mirror is now doing a boozy brunch

Just a stone's throw from South Melbourne Market, Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge is an ideal spot to gather your mates for a cheeky cocktail, or an even cheekier boozy brunch.  Unwind from the busy work week every Saturday and Sunday with the Fairest of Them All boozy brunch session from 1pm to 3pm. For just $80 per person, you can enjoy two hours of free-flowing beer, cider, wine and select cocktails, with a side of panoramic city views. Of course, you'll also need to line your stomach – and it doesn't hurt that the rooftop bar snacks menu is headed up by a Michelin-starred chef and an incredible kitchen team cooking most of the food on the bbq on the roof. Aside from being your new boozy brunch destination, Mirror Mirror is pumping great vibes Wednesday through to Sunday from midday until late. We love a venue that can do both. Do you have a big group? No problem. You can also hire Mirror Mirror's semi-private and exclusive spaces for events.  Situated on Clarendon Street, this lush new rooftop is a must-visit for the whole crew. South Melbourne locals may recognise the location as its previous iteration, Sky Bar, but with a lot more than just a lick of paint, it's now looking fresher than ever.  The Clarendon, a restaurant on the same building's ground floor, will also be getting a refresh. So keep an eye out for more info, as it will be brought to you by the same fantastic team as Mirror Mirror.  To find out more about Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge and to make a booking, hea
Taste award-winning sparkling wines at Howard Park’s Margaret River Cellar Door experience

Taste award-winning sparkling wines at Howard Park’s Margaret River Cellar Door experience

If you’ve ever been to Margaret River, you’ll know how magical the landscape is, with its pristine beaches, impressive rock formations, and towering karri trees that rise 60 metres into the sky. You’ll also know that Margaret River is renowned for being a beautifully isolated wine region with more than 90 cellar doors to explore. And for sparkling wine enthusiasts, boy do we have a treat for you. Nestled amid the stunning vineyards of the Margaret River region, Howard Park’s Margaret River Cellar Door offers an exceptional tasting experience at a great price. Howard Park’s vineyards also span across the renowned Great Southern, Western Australia's bucket-list worthy wine region. Tantalise your palate with a sparkling wine flight featuring the exceptional méthode traditionnelle wines from Howard Park’s award-winning Jeté range. As the first méthode traditionnelle sparkling range in the region, Jeté has pioneered a new era for premium Great Southern sparkling wines. This exclusive tasting journey allows you to explore the nuanced flavours and meticulous craftsmanship that define these world-class sparkling wines. Starting from just $25, you can savour a curated selection of the Jeté collection’s Great Southern sparklings, gaining insights into the dedication that goes into each bottle, thanks to the passion and expertise of chief winemaker Nic Bowen. Come away with a newfound appreciation for the Great Southern as a top region for Australian sparkling wine. Delicious sparkling
This festive season Crown Perth will get you into the holiday spirit

This festive season Crown Perth will get you into the holiday spirit

Jingle bells, jingle all the way: Crown Perth is the place to be this silly season with Christmas and festive-themed events from November 21 until the end of the year. From the standout big Christmas tree to eyeball-popping festive décor at Miracle Bar, you’ll be gushing a colour as red as Rudolph's nose.  If you haven’t heard of Miracle Bar, it’s a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that is world renowned for transforming any bar into a festive wonderland. Now, for the first time, Miracle Bar comes to Australia for a takeover of MINQ Bar and Lounge at Crown Perth. Expect to see Xmas décor, signature glassware and a cosy, kitschy atmosphere that will have you feeling like you’re in your very own Christmas movie.  Enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, such as the Stocking Stuffer with bourbon, sherry, amaro, cinnamon syrup, iced chocolate, aromatic bitters and marshmallow. Of course, cult-favourite the Christmapolitan will also be on the menu with vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, rosemary and absinthe mist. As well as after work drinks festivities, you can also get into the holiday spirit with the Festive High Tea at Lobby Lounge. From 11am to 2pm daily, enjoy a feast of sweet and savoury delights, flowing tea and coffee, plus maybe a cheeky tipple of sparkling – because why not give yourself the gift of a fun day out? For a jolly good time this silly season make sure to check out Crown Perth’s Miracle Bar pop-up and Festive High Tea. To find out more abou
Tickets for the highly-anticipated musical Dear Evan Hansen are already selling out, so get in quick

Tickets for the highly-anticipated musical Dear Evan Hansen are already selling out, so get in quick

The smash-hit musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Melbourne from December 13, so make sure you nab tickets to this summer's must-see show, as it’s only on for a strictly limited season. Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of an anxious high schooler who is suddenly at the centre of a horrible tragedy, while exploring themes of mental health and social isolation. With six Tony Awards under its belt, you can see why people all over the world have fallen in love with the musical. Now that opportunity comes to Australia, with the premiere kicking off in Sydney last month and already receiving a five-star review from our Time Out Sydney team. However, simply reading about it or watching the film won’t cut the mustard – it’s a musical where the raw subject matter is all the more moving live on stage.  Originally performed by Broadway legend Ben Platt, this Australian tour will star rising talent Beau Woodbridge as the titular role (known for his roles in Love Never Dies, Mary Poppins for the New Zealand tour and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).  “It’s a show I have dreamed of one day being involved with and here I am all of sudden doing the Australian Premiere,” says Woodbridge. “The role also is such a great opportunity for myself as an actor, ultimately this is the work I love and want to keep doing, and Evan really feels like a key to those doors.” You might also recognise newcomer Georgia Laga’aia who steps into the role of Zoe Murphy – and yes, that name looks familiar because she is

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Lowest Prices Are Just the Beginning

Lowest Prices Are Just the Beginning

4 out of 5 stars
Bunnings is certainly having a moment right now, with the sold-out Bunnings Warehouse rave taking over Preston in August and now, an improvised comedy about the sausage sizzle gods has arrived at Melbourne Fringe Festival.  Lowest Prices Are Just The Beginning, an improvised show about the cult of DIY, is clever, hilarious and downright absurd. If you haven’t seen improv before, then it may be hard to imagine that it could be anything more than ten strangers with social anxiety chanting “Yes, and” in a circle. However, long-form improv puts the emphasis on storytelling and if done well, you’re left with a polished hour-long show where each character arc is tied up neatly(ish) in the show’s finale.  Well that’s exactly what happens in Lowest Prices Are Just The Beginning. The red polo-clad staff who work for an unidentified DIY shop (*cough* it’s Bunnings *cough*) embark on a DIY journey inspired by an audience suggestion, which eventually  comes back around full circle.  Upon entry into North Melbourne’s Club Voltaire, audience members write down their “dream DIY project”, which will become the inspiration for that night’s show. Whoever wrote “dripping tap” as a suggestion definitely has a sick sense of humour, but the improvised story that evolved from it did not disappoint (although, I’m still gutted that my suggestion of “Liam Payne cloning device” didn’t make the cut).  What unfolded was a hodge-podge of piss jokes, horny staff members, virgin staff members and heinous on
My Old Ass

My Old Ass

3 out of 5 stars
What would you do if you met your older self? What would you want to know? And what if that older version of you was Aubrey Plaza? Sounds like heaven right? That’s the tantalising premise of Megan Park’s coming-of-age flick My Old Ass. Elliott (Maisy Stella) is a precocious queer 18-year-old gearing up to leave her small Canadian town and start college at the end of the summer. She’s confident and sassy, which is why celebrating her birthday with a shroom-fuelled camping trip alongside her two best friends (including Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler) seems like a sound idea. Except, unlike your typical shrooms trip, Elliott meets her ‘old ass’ 39-year-old self, played by Plaza, amid the haze. From there, things get even more complicated as she meets Chad (Wednesday’s Percy Hynes White) and her nonchalant attitude toward her hometown starts to evolve with her new-found romantic feelings. My Old Ass plays with those romcom clichés, subverting them with a boy-meets-lesbian storyline and loads of quippy dialogue – even if some of the characters are a little two-dimensional. The Gen Z romcom comes into its own here That rings especially true for Elliott, who never quite delivers the complexities that come with being a queer woman. While her drug-induced confession that she wanted to be Justin Bieber when she was younger is funny, it’s an all-too-easy way of giving her a queer backstory – especially since the main love interest is a man. Despite the sci-fi premise, the film presents
My Old Ass

My Old Ass

3 out of 5 stars
What would you do if you met your older self? What would you want to know? And what if that older version of you was Aubrey Plaza? Sounds like heaven right? Well that’s the premise of the coming-of-age flick My Old Ass. Elliott (played by Maisy Stella) is a precocious 18-year-old gearing up to start college after the summer break and leave the confines of her small Canadian town. She is confident and sassy, which is why celebrating her birthday with a shrooms-fuelled camping trip alongside her two best friends (including Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler) seems like a totally normal idea. Except unlike your typical shrooms trip (realising our collective consciousness and running around naked at a music festival, anyone?) Elliott meets her ‘old ass’ 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza, who comes from a time when sirens blaze over speakers and Penelope Disick is a transcendental meditation leader.  Despite its Sci-Fi -premise, the film presents as more of a Gen Z rom-com – a genre that is typically (and perhaps unfairly) given the straight-to-streaming treatment. My Old Ass plays on rom-com cliches while equally subverting them with its boy-meets-lesbian storyline and plenty of quippy dialogue that is too niche for Netflix.  It’s a film that you could happily watch at a sleepover with five teenagers, and yet also watch with your cinephile boyfriend who would never be caught dead watching To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Luckily, that’s also the takeaway writer-director Mega
Le Marché – French Markets

Le Marché – French Markets

Looking for a wholesome weekend activity that immerses you in French culture without the hefty plane fare? Oui, oui!  Well, put on your best beret and hop on over to Le Marché – French Markets at the Entertainment Quarter in the heart of Sydney. Spend a leisurely Sunday morning walking through more than 45 market stalls of French delights. From choux buns and Champagne to colourful berets and escargot, there is an abundance of French items to satisfy even the fussiest shopper. Très bien! Stock up your pantry at Le Marché’s culinary corner, a pocket of the market that you might liken to a French supermarket. Fill your baskets and mouths with farm-fresh eggs, truffles, baked treats, duck confit and, of course, all the French cheese your heart desires. Practise your high school French (which you’ve probably forgotten, except for 'bonjour') on the friendly artisans selling striped Breton t-shirts, colourful berets, linen tablecloths, straw baskets and more. Now we don’t know about you, but devouring croissants, macarons and boeuf bourguignon sounds like heaven to us. At the Entertainment Quarter, you can celebrate all things French at these fabulous markets.  Explore Le Marché – French Markets on the first Sunday of every month at the Entertainment Quarter. Find out more via the website here.
Winter Wonderlights

Winter Wonderlights

Put on those winter woollies and mosey on down to Sovereign Hill for Winter Wonderlights, a magical night-out for the whole family, including SNOW (not the real kind, but just as breathtaking). The time capsule of an 1850s Victorian town will also come to life with light projections and installations, leaving you enthralled by Sovereign Hill’s charm.  From June 28 until July 21 (including the winter school holidays), catch the magic of Winter Wonderlights for its tenth birthday. That’s right, this wonderful event has been taking place since 2014 and has contributed more than $25 million to Ballarat’s economy.  More than 770,000 people have visited Winter Wonderlights since 2014, and we can see why. Once a year the former gold-rush city embodies a magical spirit, with festive music and projections on shopfronts as you wander through the famous streetscape. All you have to do is wait until sun down, then wait for the magic to unfold. If exploring the streets of Sovereign Hill works up an appetite, then it's a good idea to warm up with a delicious two-course hearty meal at the Winter Wonderlights dinner. Enjoy a delicious serving of roast turkey and glazed ham, served with roasted rosemary potatoes, winter vegetables, steamed greens, gravy and cranberry sauce. Plus, no festive meal is complete without Christmas pudding, served with crème anglaise, chocolate fondant, or you have the option of artisan ice cream, too. There's also vegan and vegetarian options, ho
Jose Cuervo presents High Tea-Quila

Jose Cuervo presents High Tea-Quila

If getting silly at a high tea with your best mates sounds like a fun day out, you’re not wrong. Jose Cuervo Tequila knows all about this, and wants to bring the fun to your traditional high tea outing. High Tea-Quila is exactly what you'd expect, a six-session tea party run by Jose Cuervo Tequila where tequila is the main course. Shaking up cocktails, and high tea as you know it. This weekend, Jose Cuervo Tequila has collaborated with Abbie Chatfield to take over El Primo Sanchez —  a vibey cocktail bar in Paddington and Time Out’s Cocktail and Tequila Bar of the Year 2023. For just $50, you will get to devour five delicious bites, while you sip on three Jose Cuervo Tequila cocktails with a high tea twist.  The Mexican-inspired menu is more than just cucumber sandwiches, with menu items like bitter orange and tequila jam scones, Mexican finger sandwiches with Barbacoa brisket, coctel de camaron (prawns, Mexican cocktail sauce and tabasco on a salted biscuit) and chorizo con papas slider (potato bread, fermented potato purée and whipped nduja). And let’s not forget that every high tea isn’t complete without something sweet, Margarita cheesecake anyone? Sessions will run at various times from 12pm until 5pm on Saturday, April 20 and at various times between 12pm and 5:30pm on Sunday, April 21. To find out more about the event and to buy tickets, head to the website here.
White Night Ballarat

White Night Ballarat

There is so much to explore in Ballarat this year, with one of the major highlights being White Night Ballarat: an evening of illuminations, projections, music and interactive works.  On Saturday, June 1, put on your woolly socks and puffer jacket to watch the city of gold light up for six hours from 6pm until midnight. You’ll be greeted by almost 40 projections, more than 100 artists and performers, and two concert stages of non-stop entertainment.  There will be performances from eight-piece powerhouse Jazz Party, late-night disco-inspired Tek Tek Ensemble, three-piece rockabilly band The Rechords, and Punjabi-Australian singer and lead of psychedelic band The Bombay Royale, Parvyn. Plus, appearances by Ballarat locals like Yacht Club DJs, Sami and Lashes.  Of course, there will be stunning projections and installations from artists who mostly hail from Ballarat and its surrounds. One of White Night’s featured works will be 'Still Here' by the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji man Josh Muir. And you won't want to miss a series of joyful projections by Deborah Klein, a Melbourne-based creative who infuses an ethereal quality into her work. Her poignant work titled ‘Decorated Women’ depicts three women masked by moths. For those interested in slow-motion and real-time video, Lisa Walker’s ‘Slow Curtain’ projection is also a must-see. Another highlight of this captivating one-night-only event will be White Night Bites, a spotlight of Ballarat’s culinary delights. Man
Hot Department

Hot Department

4 out of 5 stars
It’s 2am and you’ve found yourself in an incoherent conversation with a high-energy himbo and his hot lady muse in the club smokers. They’re not a couple, and yet they keep making out in between offering you more of whatever it is they’re on. You can’t find your friends, and now you’re considering going home with them to explore a new life of non-monogamy. That’s what going to see Hot Department is like. A wild party of fast quips, chaotic dance numbers and horniness. It’s not for the faint-of-heart, but it is for those who would rather go big than go home.  From the outset, Honor Wolff and Patrick Durnan Silva explode with energy. They’re dancing like nobody's watching, except it’s a packed-out audience at the Malthouse Theatre. This impeccable duo knows their audience very well –  they’ve perfectly cultivated a style of comedy for the theatrical Inner North queer community. They walk, so a new breed of fast-paced and ultra-camp comedians can run.  Early on the duo reveals that they are, unsurprisingly, theatre kids, meeting at acting school before deciding to venture into comedy. This explains the triple-threat nature of Durnan Silva and Wolff — who can not only make you giggle, but can also come up with sharp song lyrics and even tap-dance.  Stand up comedians should watch out, because Hot Department relies on more than just witty observations. They will kill you with laughter, then tap-dance on your grave. It’s refreshing to see sketch comedy made for a younger and chroni
Don Juan

Don Juan

When was the last time you went to see a show and the actors met you at the door, got you a drink and then flirted with you? Probably never. Luckily that’s about to change, as the Bondi Pavilion presents the Slightly Isolated Dog Production: Don Juan. This sexy and hilarious show supported by Creative New Zealand will tickle you in ways you've never been tickled, and more! If you aren’t familiar with the original master of seduction Don Juan, then strap in (or strap on) because the story of this lustful fictional man will be retold to you by five dazzling performers. The charming cast is made up of five Kiwis putting on a French accent, so you’re guaranteed a chaotic hour of fun.  The show combines physical comedy, twisted pop songs, explosive wit and a wild dress-up party for what promises to be a hilarious and raucous time. Not only are the cast having a boisterous time on stage, but they intend to bring you along for the ride too — telling the story of Don Juan with you.  Check out this fun production at Bondi Pavilion from May 23 until May 25. Tickets range from $20-$40, with under 30s getting $20 tickets plus booking. For more info, head to the website.
Wall to Wall Festival at Mordi Village

Wall to Wall Festival at Mordi Village

Located within the picturesque beachside suburb of Mordialloc is a lively industrial precinct, otherwise known as Mordi Village. It’s home to a wonderful array of local, innovative and creative businesses that showcase all the suburb has to offer. Something else you may not know about this thriving outer ‘burb is that it is about to be home to an incredible street art scene.  To celebrate all things street art, the City of Kingston is putting on a three day event in collaboration with the award-winning street art collective Juddy Roller. From April 26-28, the Wall to Wall street art festival will ignite the streets of Mordi with ten large-scale murals, street art tours, events and live music.  The full line-up of high-profile Australian and international artists includes George Rose, Adnate, Smug, Blo, Fred Battle (Zoer), Justine McAllister, Filthy Ratbag, Tommy Day, Drez, as well as Mordi Village resident, Kyle Brightside. Not only that, but many of the local businesses located in Mordi Village are getting involved too. Grab a coffee and a sanga from Bikecraft, or sign up for the free brewing process tour at Braeside Brewing Co. You could also try your own hand at making art by painting a skateboard to take home at Brightside Art. If a long day of exploring Mordi Village works up an appetite, enjoy a sit-down lunch at Hansa’s Steak and Grill. Then visit Le Studio Art Space & Gallery to look at some glorious art, and even sign up for an art workshop. For a fun day out with fr
Express Move Me and Scratch Arts: Moist

Express Move Me and Scratch Arts: Moist

Catch The Strongman, The Mighty Caesar, the UK hooping darling Peter Welter and acrobatic jock Josh Duncan perform a spectacle of neon-coloured fun, circus, physical theatre and hilarious comedy in their show Moist. You’ll also laugh your moistened behinds off with charismatic host Timothy Christoper Ryan.  If you haven't explored a comedy circus before, then you’re missing out big time. Prepare to laugh, cheer and be left gobsmacked at the sheer talent of these four dazzling himbos. They will perform death defying stunts while making you hot and bothered with their sexy, watery twists and turns.  Described as a “very queer take on circus” by Glam Adelaide, this hilarious circus has been on a huge tour of most of Australia (NSW, WA, SA). Now our four delicious eye-candy heroes are back in their hometown Melbourne, and we’re so happy to have them back.  It’s queer, it’s funny, it’s camp, it’s hot, it’s wet, it’s a little bit scary. What more could you want?  Catch these moist-inducing himbos at the Dancehouse in Carlton North on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 9pm during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.