What’s on
A response to the Port Arthur massacre, this is not an easy play to watch
Beyond the Neck underscores the importance of memorialising, reflecting upon, and grappling with the terror and the trauma of public violence at scale.
- Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair, Andrew Fuhrmann, Jessica Nicholas and Tony Way
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
This year’s laugh fest has kicked off, with more than 2000 performers stepping up to the mic. Here, our writers take a closer look
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
These works have been hidden from view for far too long. This week, that changes
Opening at Heide tomorrow, we take a first look at the largest survey of John Perceval’s work to be staged since the early ’90s.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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
This sumptuous work features one of the most beautiful entrances you’re ever likely to see
Spectacular and lush, Flora is a major new collaboration between Bangarra and The Australian Ballet.
- Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Bridget Davies
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
Oscar Piastri thinks the start of the Australian Grand Prix will be chaotic. Here’s why
In the face of the new Formula 1 regulations, and new cars, Piastri said there is a lot of unknown, admitting, “I don’t think anyone honestly knows how racing is going to go”.
- Hannah Kennelly
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
Oscar Piastri was just mobbed in the CBD. On the weekend, here’s where he wound down
The 24-year-old was surrounded by screaming fans on Little Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday night for a sponsor’s event, but barely looked fazed.
- Sam McClure