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Blanc de Blanc Encore
Theatre
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Blanc de Blanc Encore

A world-renowned show that’s all things quirky Parisian cabaret, comedy and Champagne lands at an ace pop-up arts precinct in Melbourne
Maho Magic Bar
Theatre
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Maho Magic Bar

Mischief and mayhem rule at this neon-lit magic cocktail bar that will transport you straight to Tokyo
A Christmas Carol
Theatre

A Christmas Carol

4 out of 5 stars
The beloved Dickensian classic is back to spread its Yuletide cheer around the Comedy Theatre once more – now starring Lachy Hulme
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?
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NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

Art, drinks, tunes and dinner – what more could you ask for? Oh, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo, actually
AO Live
Music

AO Live

The Australian Open all-star music line-up for 2026 includes The Kid Laroi, The Veronicas and Reneé Rapp
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

Latest theatre and dance reviews

A Christmas Carol
Theatre

A Christmas Carol

4 out of 5 stars
The beloved Dickensian classic is back to spread its Yuletide cheer around the Comedy Theatre once more – now starring Lachy Hulme
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?

Latest film reviews

Eternity
Film

Eternity

3 out of 5 stars
Endless love gets messy in a likeable, if uneven, comedy
Sentimental Value
Film

Sentimental Value

4 out of 5 stars
Stellan Skarsgård is an egotistical auteur in Joachim Trier’s wise and sensitive sisterhood drama
Zootropolis 2
Film

Zootropolis 2

4 out of 5 stars
Disney drops possibly the most adorable sequel ever