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Richard Roxburgh and Damon Herriman tear strips off one another in this ferociously funny chamber piece
Game. Set. Match.
Theatre

Game. Set. Match.

4 out of 5 stars
Megan Wilding’s Malthouse play is here to serve a rom-com with smarts and shade
Blanc de Blanc Encore
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Blanc de Blanc Encore

A world-renowned show that’s all things quirky Parisian cabaret, comedy and Champagne extends it run at an ace pop-up arts precinct in Melbourne
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NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights returns with a sparkling line-up of music, film and art to celebrate the exclusive Cartier exhibition
Independent Music Exchange
Music

Independent Music Exchange

Independent Music Exchange hits Northcote Town Hall on June 6–7 with 50+ indie labels, vinyl records and workshops for future music makers

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Heartbreak Hotel
Theatre

Heartbreak Hotel

5 out of 5 stars
This tear-inducing and tender-hearted musical returns to Melbourne in July for one week only
Game. Set. Match.
Theatre

Game. Set. Match.

4 out of 5 stars
Megan Wilding’s Malthouse play is here to serve a rom-com with smarts and shade
Death of a Salesman
Theatre

Death of a Salesman

4 out of 5 stars
Neil Armfield’s magnificent revival of a 70-year-old classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited run in August 2026

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Our Land
Film

Our Land

3 out of 5 stars
Britain’s feudal past (and present) comes under the spotlight in a Right to Roam doc with a political edge
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Film

The Devil Wears Prada 2

4 out of 5 stars
Meryl Streep slays in this wildly enjoyable highlight of Hollywood’s spring ’26 collection