Culture

Hairspray was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night – but for all its excellent points, it suffered by prioritising a few familiar names

The choice to frame the story through Lucy’s older self distinguishes this production from Pung’s novel - but ultimately means it spreads itself too thin

The ensemble, under the original direction of Jeff Calhoun, are terrific, but it's a show that should have clocked off years ago

A heartwarming true story forms the backbone for this hit Broadway musical about a community coming together after 9/11

Agatha Christie meets TikTok in this razor-sharp Gen Z whodunnit

Expanding on Sara Kern’s award-winning short Vesna Goodbye, this Melbourne-set melancholia is worth the watch

Petrol reminds us that Lodkina is clearly a talented filmmaker to watch, with big ideas and plenty more left in the tank

A whip-smart black comedy out of Norway that shines a damning light on society's self-obsession

One of Victoria's most celebrated summer festivals returns with a bumper lineup

Victoria’s newest major event is set to deliver a huge lineup of live music acts to Melbourne

Australia’s most revered duo return Down Under

Don't start now – Dua Lipa is bringing her Future Nostalgia tour to Melbourne next year

Melbourne’s history of street art is mysterious, with New York roots and a host of works that cross both sides of the law.

Because getting up close to world-class art shouldn't cut a healthy slice out of your salary.

This is the story of arguably the saddest painting at the NGV: the story of August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck’s ‘Anguish’.

We all know Hosier Lane, but there are plenty more street art hotspots to discover.