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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 2
As moments come in, I don't try and find themes and connections, but they usually happen anyway. Today, one favourite was programmed by another. And there's discussion about the importance of diversity...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 3
It's time to hear from regulars Ash and Daniel L. And a first time visit from Jane Miller, who's been written about on SM from the very early days.Ash Flandersa festival of dangerous ideas dressed in...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 4
It's more trickle rather than flood this year. Here's the form; tell us about those theatre and art moments in 2018 that made you happy.Today, we keep celebrating independent makers and companies, and...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 5
One of the many things I love about this series is making headshots optional. I love a bit of Photoshop, but photos that look like you rather than a silicone RealDoll are always better. Today's were...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 6
Today, we remember that our theatre community is far more than just the people on stage.Sarah WalkerPhotographerSarah Walker. Photo by Jordon ProsserFavourite moments in 2018I photographed three...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 7
Today, we celebrate more indie shows.Penelope BartlauArtistic Director, Barking Spider Visual TheatreCreative Projects Director, Women's CircusPenelope Bartlau. Nicked from FB, possibly taken by Jason...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 8
Declan, Joshua and Rohan would make for strange dinner party, but I wouldn't miss it. Today we go from tiny Fringe venues to opera stages, and three more great pics.Declan GreeneHalf o' Sisters Grimm +...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 9
Today we move from the comedy festival to the the Fringe and celebrate all the opera that's made in Melbourne.Lou WallLou (lol)Favourite moments in 2018Witnessing Natalie Palamides live swallow 17 raw...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 10
Three amazing women today who all work (mostly) in independent theatre.Emilie CollyerPlaywright, dramaturg and curious humanEmilie Collyer. Photo by Ross DanielsFavourite moments in 2018My favourite...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 11
Today's the end of the 2018 Loveds and go from the tiniest to the largest stages. Tomorrow I publish my Best Of and my favourite moments are included today. If you missed out, I'll add some more in...
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What I loved in 2018: The Best of Melbourne Theatre
The most loved shows of 2018 from "What Melbourne Loved" are Morgan Rose's The Bachelor S17 E5 at La Mama and Blackie Blackie Brown at Malthouse.Others with a few mentions are Calamity Jane at Arts...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 12
Latecomers are welcome.Eugyeene TehTheatre Maker and DesignerEugyeene Teh with fake cat because the real cat didn't feel like a photo sesh.Favourite moments in 2018The Bachelor Season 17 Episode 5....
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What Melbourne Loved in 2018, part 13
One more latecomer; extra late because I ignored email for a couple of weeks. If there are any more late ones, send them through and I'll add them here.Cathy HuntDirector, dramaturgCathy HuntFavourite...
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MIDSUMMA: Truly Madly Britney
MIDSUMMATruly Madly BritneyTheatre Works and Stage Mom20 January 2019Theatre Worksto 9 Februarytheatreworks.org.auTruly Madly Britney. Photo by Lachlan WoodsPop icon obsession is dismissed as much as...
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MIDSUMMA: Gender Euphoria - photos
MIDSUMMAGender EuphoriaArts Centre MelbourneCo-created by Mama Alto and Maude Davey24 January 2019Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourneone night onlyartscentremelbourne.com.auWhat a magnificent night....
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MIDSUMMA this weekend: Homophonic!
Homophonic!3 Shades Back31 January to 2 FebruaryLa Mama Courthouselamama.com.auHomophonic! brings the disco ball to the concert hall in three evenings of new classical music by queer...
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MIDSUMMA: The Butch Monologues
MIDSUMMAThe Butch MonologuesTheatre Works and Stage Mom28 January 2019Theatre Worksto 3 Februarytheatreworks.org.auMelbourne cast of The Butch MonologuesI'm still getting my heart around The Butch...
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MIDSUMMA: Cock
MIDSUMMACock15 Minutes from Anywhere30 January 2019fortyfivedownstairsto 10 Februaryfortyfivedownstairs.comUK playwright and tv writer Mike Bartlett wrote this play in 2009 and it's been on stages ever...
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MIDSUMMA: Become The One
MIDSUMMABecome The OneLab Kelpie and Gasworks Arts Park1 February 2019Gasworks Arts Parkto 9 February 2019Chris Asimos, Henry Strand. Photo by Jodie HutchinsonLab Kelpie produce new Australian writing....
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Crowdfunding: MICF Safety House Guide
Safety House Guide Melbourne International Comedy FestivalWith about 600 shows registered for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, it can be difficult to find the shows that speak to you....
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