Culture
These music festivals defied the trend and sold out. What’s the trick?
Defying the gloomy trend of cancellations, Strawberry Fields, Mundi Mundi Bash and Harbourlife have all sold out. Is there a pattern here for festivals to emulate?
- by Karl Quinn
Movies
‘We’ve depleted our reserves’: MIFF offers $10 tickets to lure back audiences
The Melbourne International Film Festival faces its third consecutive loss, but its inaugural CEO insists it’s not about to collapse.
- by Karl Quinn
Rebel Wilson’s latest film withdrawn as actor lashes producers
Wilson has accused the producers of her directorial debut film of “viciousness”.
- by Helen Pitt
TV & radio
Seinfeld in a kitchen: Beef creator on why The Bear is ‘comfort’ viewing
The creators of two of streaming’s biggest hits have come to Australia to share their take on how it’s done with local writers and producers.
- by Karl Quinn
Bride explains why her mum and stepmum don't get along
Bride-to-be Emily shares why she brought her mum and stepmum, who her mum considers "the other woman", to her wedding dress appointment on Say Yes To The Dress: Lancashire.
Music
Live reviews
Lovers of musical theatre should not miss this unusually poignant hidden gem
- by Cameron Woodhead and Barney Zwartz
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Melbourne live reviews
Lady Macbeth deserves a better fate. Does this play offer that chance?
- by Cameron Woodhead, Barney Zwartz, Andrew Fuhrmann, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Michael Dwyer, Jessica Nicholas and Tony Way
A deep dive into the politics of the swimming pool
- by Joyce Morgan, Daniel Herborn, Bernard Zuel, Chantal Nguyen and Harriet Cunningham