Category: Reviews
Reviews of teen-friendly experiences, products, and places.
My Brilliant Career has returned to Southbank Theatre as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 season, following its popular premiere in 2024. This musical adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic Australian novel turns the coming-of-age story into a modern, easy-to-connect stage production that feels relevant for today’s young adults. Image: Kala Gare Image by Pia Johnson […]
The NGV’s major summer exhibition Westwood | Kawakubo has officially opened at NGV International in Melbourne, bringing together two of the most influential and boundary-breaking designers of the modern fashion era. This world-premiere exhibition pairs British designer Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022) with Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo (b. 1942) of Comme des Garçons for the first time. […]
I’ve always been a fan of AC/DC, but seeing them live for the first time at the MCG on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, you could feel the energy and realise you were witnessing something truly special. Image: AC/DC Live in Melbourne 2025, credit Yoothz The AC/DC POWER […]
Joanna Murray-Smith’s new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley has arrived at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, giving Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller a sharp, modern edge. Presented by Sydney Theatre Company, this Melbourne season runs until 23 November 2025 and follows a highly praised world premiere in Sydney. This adaptation brings all the […]
Melbourne Theatre Company brings a compelling new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca to the stage, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks. This haunting reimagining of the 1938 gothic novel is now playing at Southbank Theatre until 5 November 2025. The story follows a young, unnamed woman who falls for the dashing widower […]
Melbourne’s Regent Theatre is now haunted by the Aussie premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical, and it’s an absolute scream. Eddie Perfect, who wrote the score, takes on the title role in this bold, chaotic hit full of gothic comedy, heart, and jaw-dropping spectacle. Image: Beetlejuice The Musical Australian Production, Photo by Michelle Grace Hunder THE […]
Now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne, Kimberly Akimbo is a big-hearted, laugh-out-loud, and quietly heartbreaking musical about growing up when life gives you anything but a fair shot. After debuting in New York in 2022, Kimberly Akimbo won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Presented by Melbourne Theatre Company […]