Latest Melbourne News

: 31 January 2011

Theatre Works announces Season 2011

This year Theatre Works will offer a fresh and exciting selection of the best and brightest independent theatre from Melbourne and interstate … the very best of contemporary practice across drama, dance, physical theatre and music theatre.

: 17 December 2010

Vivia Hickman steps down as MIAF General Manager

Melbourne Festival President Carrillo Gantner today announced the departure of Festival General Manager and Head of Programming, Vivia Hickman.

: 07 December 2010

Chunky Move Artistic Director to step down

After fifteen years as Artistic Director and CEO of leading Australian and world-renowned dance company, Chunky Move, Gideon Obarzanek has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of 2011.

: 25 November 2010

2010 Melbourne Festival exceeds previous box office record

Melbourne Festival has announced that the final box office takings for 2010’s Festival have exceeded the previous record set in 2009.

: 30 October 2010

Doctor Zhivago cast announced

Producer John Frost today revealed the full cast of the explosive new musical romance Doctor Zhivago.

: 30 October 2010

MKA Richmond Launch

Glasses were lifted and toasts were raised as MKA Richmond opened its doors to the artists of Australia.

: 10 October 2010

2010 Melbourne Fringe Festival Awards Announced

The Melbourne Fringe Festival Awards were announced to a capacity crowd in the Fringe Club late last night. The awards celebrate and acknowledge the diversity, professionalism and exceptional quality of work in this year's festival.