Will Cox
Will Cox writes fiction and arts criticism. He's based in Merri-bek.
Not all kids in ‘special schools’ had bad experiences – but this writer absolutely did
Kath Duncan draws on her own experience for her play, Specials. “I hated it,” she says. “It was a torture chamber.”
- Will Cox
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When the performer herself says it’s almost too cold to sing, you have a problem
At Peach PRC’s gig, it’s freezing, and the light rain and cold wind blowing in from St Kilda beach make for harsh conditions to fully embrace the experience.
- Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Sonia Nair, Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox, Michael Dwyer and Tony Way
The floor is sticky, it smells bad, and a pint is $10. It’s perfect
Rain Dogs performed at The Tote in a gig that dripped with atmosphere and sweat.
- Will Cox, Martin Boulton, Tony Way and Sonia Nair
Pulp just gave us the best one-two opening punch I’ve ever seen at a live show
Last night there was both a blood moon and Pulp’s return to Melbourne. I know which one I’ll remember better.
- Will Cox
Tradition and modernity collide in this story of loneliness
La Mama springs back to life with the opener of its 2026 season, 月を見る夜 Moongazing – a bilingual play written by Maki Morita modelled after the aesthetics of Noh theatre.
- Sonia Nair, Will Cox, Tony Way, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
Even this pop star thinks having her gig at the tennis is a bit weird
On the rest of her tour, Reneé Rapp plays normal evening shows. Here, she’s been folded into the tennis, playing a gig timed to fit before the women’s final.
- Will Cox
Can love conquer all in this collision of tennis and relationship drama?
Australian Open is a queer domestic comedy that serves up aces of absurdity, rapid-fire volleys of wit, and heavy groundstrokes of camp and cringe.
- Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jessica Nicholas, Sonia Nair, Andrew Fuhrmann and Will Cox
What is it about this show that can prompt a lifetime of obsession?
This month Victorian Opera will present the umpteenth staging of The Pirates of Penzance. And for the umpteenth time, it’ll be a hit.
- Will Cox
Is it a bar? Is it a show? It’s both, and you can order magic from the menu
At Maho Magic bar, magicians move from table to table – and for those feeling bold, you can choose from the mysterious magic menu and get a surprise performance.
- Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Nell Geraets
Melbourne wasn’t ready for their music in 1982. Things have changed
“We’ve never peaked and we’re never going to.” Forty-three years after their last album was released, post-punk band Essendon Airport are back with something new. Kind of.
- Will Cox