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Dreams and hallucinations: Virtual reality cinema takes viewers on wild journey
The Melbourne International Film Festival’s virtual reality program explores the cutting edge of experimental cinema.
- by Will Cox
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Behind The Beatles: Paul’s photos reveal the early days
Paul McCartney’s candid photographs, published in a new book, record the time when the Beatles captured the hearts, minds and musical souls of millions.
- by Jason Steger
The cello metalhead behind the soundtrack of your favourite films and games
You’ll hear classically trained Tina Guo on films such as Dune and Top Gun: Maverick, and she’s played with Adele and Stevie Wonder, but it wasn’t until after she joined a circus that her parents accepted her musical path.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
One of ‘the world’s great booksellers’ ends a long chapter at Readings
Mark Rubbo has been at the heart of the Australian book business for nearly 50 years, nurturing Australian writers and writing.
- by Jason Steger
A preview of Chunky Move's latest work 4/4
For Chunky Move's newest work 4/4, choreographer Antony Hamilton worked his dancers like a sports team.
Ripple effect of a one-night stand (and being overlooked for the telethon)
Playwright Alistair Baldwin was told from birth he was one in a million.“Kids with rare and interesting diseases are surrounded by this intense spectacle.” His new play draws on this.
- by Stephen A Russell
Melbourne meets The New Yorker: The bold new magazine reviewing the city
Thousands have already subscribed to The Paris End, which treats Melbourne with the same reverence (and irreverence) that New York and London have long enjoyed.
- by Will Cox
He played Harry Potter on stage. Now he’s out of work, and nearly out of money
For four years, Gareth Reeves played one of the most high-profile theatre roles in the world. Now he’s back in a position depressingly familiar to all actors.
- by Elizabeth Flux
After an infamous public outburst, a 94-year-old composer finally gets closure
George Dreyfus has waited more than 50 years to have his opera performed. This weekend, it’s finally happening.
- by Barney Zwartz
Sing, scream or jam: This iconic Melbourne stage could be yours
Now’s your chance to get on stage and perform at one of the grandest theatres in town.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Catharsis and joy collide in this emotionally explosive show
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Arlo Parks, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, Animal Farm, Heidelberg Choral Society and Orchestra and more.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair, Andrew Fuhrmann and Tony Way