Theatre & Art Archives

Love Actually? The Musical Parody 2025: Melbourne’s Most Unhinged Christmas Night Out

Walking down Collins Street in December always feels a little magical, but stepping into the Athenaeum Theatre this week, the vibe was less “silent night” and more “ready to party.” The lobby was buzzing with groups of friends and couples shaking off the work year, all ready for a very specific kind of holiday release. If you haven’t caught the hype yet, Love Actually? The Musical Parody is exactly what it says on the tin: a hilarious, high-energy sendup of

Mother Nature by Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company

Calisthenics Glamour: Mother Nature Is Changing Australian Theatre

Last night, the Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) didn’t just stage a performance at The Plenary; they detonated an arena spectacular that has redefined Australian dance. With 120 athletes, a 12-piece live orchestra, and a soundtrack that mixes Lady Gaga with ACDC, Mother Nature is more than a show—it’s a powerful cultural statement. This is the Adelaide-based innovator’s second major production, and if the buzz from the sell-out Melbourne premiere is anything to go by, ACTC is officially shaking up

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future: A Christmas Carol at Comedy Theatre Melbourne

The question of what to do in Melbourne this Christmas has an easy answer for me. There are certain moments in the year you look forward to, those specific feelings that signal the festive season has truly begun. For me—and I’m staking my claim right now—that feeling is stepping inside the Comedy Theatre and immersing myself in the glorious, heart-swelling world of A Christmas Carol.