Darlinghurst Theatre Company: Once – Theatre Review
Once’s Australian premiere was almost ten years ago in Melbourne. Admittedly, I never thought I’d see Once…
2023 Reviews
Driftwood The Musical – Theatre Review
Starting as a family memoir; ‘DRIFTWOOD: Escape and Survival Through Art’ written by Eva de Jong-Duldig, Driftwood…
Twice: Ready To Be World Tour – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, May 6th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
I never thought that I’d see Twice live in concert, let alone in Australia and in my…
Melbourne Theatre Company: Happy Days – Theatre Review
Winnie (Judith Lucy), a mature woman sits buried up to her chest in a giant mound of…
Bayou Bart – Theatre Review
Take some childlike innocence and mix it with the beauty of the Bayou, the mystique of talking…
Facing Up – Theatre Review
I often find theatre a lot more personal and thought-provoking than cinema since the actors are right…
A Thousand Lines (Tausend Zeilen) {German Film Festival} – Film Review
Fake News! The very term alone is enough to get anyone’s eyes rolling. Especially those of the…
Cian Ducrot, The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, May 4th 2023 – Live Review
Cian Ducrot took to the stage in Melbourne for the very first time at The Croxton Bandroom…
Masquerade – Film Review
Take the sexual and criminal suspense of a 1990s erotic thriller and mix it with the sun-bathed…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Film Review
It’s hard not to feel bittersweet about Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3. It feels like only…
Impro Melbourne: Kit Kat Prov: An Improvised Cabaret {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
During the late hours of the night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Friday and Saturday…
The Tap Pack – Theatre Review
What do you get when a bunch of mates that share their love for the infamous ‘Rat…
Beau Is Afraid – Film Review
Ari Aster has to be one of the most interesting directors in modern day cinema. On one…
Ting Lim: Every Ting and No Ting {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Admittedly, Ting Lim’s promotional image for her show ‘Every Ting and No Ting’ had me puzzled. Displayed…
Nothing But Thieves: Welcome to the DCC World Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, April 27th 2023 – Live Review
After four years, Nothing But Thieves have finally returned to Australia as part of their ‘Welcome to…
Evil Dead Rise – Film Review
Over the past few years, I have noticed a severe evolution in the horror genre. Gone is…
Polite Society – Film Review
British teenager Ria Khan (Priya Kansara) has all the fury of an ambitious modern young woman. She…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Warner Bros. Discovery presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – Live Review
I couldn’t recall my first exposure to classical music as a child until I attended Warner Bros….
Emmet Nichols: Not Church {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
‘Not Church’ has to be one of the most creative shows that I have seen at this…
A Lovely Day To Be Online {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
While everyone has unlimited access to the internet 24/7 thanks to our phones, our co-dependency and internet…
Living With Chucky – Film Review
Thirty-five years ago, the horror world was introduced to a new type of slasher villain. He wasn’t…
Danny McGinlay: Hardnut {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
One of the things I have noticed at this year’s comedy festival is that several comedians have…
The Smashing Pumpkins: The World Is A Vampire Tour, PICA Port Melbourne, April 22nd 2023 – Live Review
The World is a Vampire Tour is more like a mini festival. With its singular stage, you…
Diana Nguyen: All In {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
When Diana Nguyen tells you she’s going all in, she means it. Dressed in a blue jumpsuit,…
Confetti & Chaos {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Weddings. An event of love shared with those you care about the most. For the lucky couple,…
Dilruk Jayasinha: Heart Stopper {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Dilruk Jayasinha is a comedian that I’ve always wanted to see live. During the 2022 Melbourne International…
Michelle Brasier: Legacy {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Michelle Brasier is a powerhouse in her new show ‘Legacy’. Despite Brasier being a popular performer at…
Reuben Kaye: The Kaye Hole {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
In the first week of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, I attended Reuben Kaye’s new show, ’Live…
Ned Kelly: The Big Gay Musical {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
There are few figures in Australian history that have become a symbol of masculinity in the way…
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Alcohol! The cause of and solution to all of life’s problems. People can have fun sober, and…
Geraldine Quinn: Broad {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
After seeing ‘Broad’ I have decided that Geraldine Quinn is my queen of cabaret. She’s hilarious, musically…
Gillian Cosgriff: Actually, Good {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Gillian Cosgriff’s ‘Actually, Good’ is not only funny, but it’s also superbly poignant and moved me to…
Best of Comedy Zone Asia {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Why see one comedian, when you can see 5? Attending Best of Comedy Zone Asia is like…
Annie Louey: Gold {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
I was originally meant to see Annie Louey last year. Unfortunately, Covid got in the way. So,…
Leo Reich – Literally Who Cares?! {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
I am sure that many of us in our early twenties never thought about writing a memoir,…
Jordan Gray: Is It A Bird? {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
I am a sucker for a cabaret show. It’s favourite style of comedy and I always strive…
Jon Walpole: One Man Performing A Two-Man Show {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Where would Laurel be without Hardy? Abbot without Costello? Statler without Waldorf? Or George W. Bush without…
Patrick Golamco: Pork Adobo {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Wholesome and punny, it’s hard to believe ‘Pork Adobo’ is Patrick Golamco’s solo debut at this year’s…
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Sybil, Basil, and Manuel. These three associated names and characters have been prominent and iconic since the…
Ange Lavoipierre: Your Mother Chucks Rocks And Shells {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Off the back of last year’s, I’ve Got 99 Problems and Here’s An Exhaustive List of Them,…
MaSiWei 马思唯: 2023 World Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 12th 2023 – Live Review
I was not prepared for the power of MaSiWei. Accompanied by DJ Black McQueen and a giant…
Lano & Woodley: Moby Dick {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Moby-Dick! Herman Melville’s brilliant 1851 novel of Captain Ahab and his insane quest of revenge to hunt…
Gabbi Bolt: Odd Socks {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Gabbi Bolt is quickly becoming a Melbourne International Comedy Festival staple. After her award-winning debut show, I…
Mafia Mamma – Film Review
In Italy, a long-held Mafia rivalry erupts into a bloody shoot-out during a peaceful sit down. In…
The Innocent – Film Review
Lovers are brought together and risk being torn apart by flowers and lies in this quirky French…
Danny Bhoy – Now Is Not A Good Time {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Being a huge comedy fan, I am kind of ashamed to admit that I had never seen…
The Greatest Magic Show {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Doing theatre for kids is never easy. While the misconception might be that the shows are easy…
Impromptunes: The Completely Improvised Band Musical {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
I have long enjoyed musical theatre and would happily see shows multiple times. When it comes to…
Reuben Kaye: Live and Intimidating {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Ruben Kaye – a name and two words that would make any ‘freedom fighter’ and ‘cooker’ red…
Jenny Tian: Picture This {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Have you ever been betrayed before? I’m sure you have. And so has Jenny Tian. Admittedly I’m…