Entertainment

Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ opens this show and forewarns us of the story to come. The dream for Sugar, played by Tomáš Kantor, is a glamorous and mutually beneficial existence as a rich ‘Daddy’s baby’ flaunting their lavish lifestyle, living the Pretty Woman fantasy. What constitutes a Sugar baby/Sugar daddy liaison? Something beyond a hook-up,

The ballroom of the Trades Hall set with a few small tables surrounding an improvised stage was crowded in anticipation of Finucane and Smith’s cabaret. There was an eclectic mix of performances that challenged the physical, the moral and social assumptions of the day. A succession of performers teased with their routines; a stylistic striptease

One of many original works being offered with this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival was Smother by acclaimed emerging playwright Zadie Kennedy Mccracken that premiered at the Explosive Factory (once a Fireworks Factory) St Kilda. This venue, entering from a back lane and up a long staircase is a neat “Black Box” style of performance space,

He Had It Coming debuts in the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 15-20 at the Provincial Hotel, Fitzroy, at 9.30pm, exploring the lives of four real-life women who pled guilty to their crimes, brought to life by Jemimah Ashleigh. After 13 years in law enforcement in profiling and criminal intelligence, Jemimah’s fascination with female murderers

Securing international operatic sensation Danielle De Niese is a coup for the Australia Contemporary Opera Company’s summer season which runs from February 21 until March 2. Soprano Danielle is one of several expatriate Australian singers who have found that the world beyond Australia has been keen to showcase their talents. Danielle will be performing at

Malthouse Theatre has launched its 2025 season, heralding a year of theatrics, music theatre, drama, horror and joy. Unveiling seven inspired productions by Australian and international theatre makers, Malthouse is committed to making sure the arts are accessible to more people, more often. From familiar stories of the ancient past to a script no one

Legends of the Skies presented by LOTS Theatre at the Moorabbin Air Museum will this year pay tribute to the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race of 1934. With performances presented from October 24 -27 as intimate theatre in the atmospheric Casey aircraft hangar, LOTS Theatre aims to recreate the excitement of the trials of air travel

GWB Entertainment and Dead Puppet Society present Peter and the Starcatcher from November 8-December 1 at The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne. The smash hit Broadway production and winner of five Tony Awards, Peter and the Starcatcher is flying into Melbourne, starring Peter Helliar (The Amazing Race), Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley), Alison Whyte (Frontline), Paul

MARVELous, a parody of Marvel heroes for adults, featuring aerials, live vocals, dance, stunts, satire and a risque edge is being presented at the National Theatre, St Kilda from November 6-10. The show also parodies films like Dirty Dancing, Magic Mike, Flashdance and The Greatest Showman, and with a rock-infused soundtrack, features ‘exceptional’ acrobats, vocalists,

The Melbourne Tango Circuit, a celebration of ‘the best of Melbourne’s milongas, TDJs and artists’, is being presented at various locations between October 24-30. Curated by Melbourne Social Tango, the event ranges from opening night parties, gala milongas and live orchestras, including the Melbourne Tango Orchestra, to matinee events,a Maestroclass presented by four of Australia’s