Sunday Arts Magazine

Alfie D’Elia and Adrian Spuria join us to talk about The House Soirée, an immersive Parisian-inspired cabaret experience at the Playhouse at Crown. Blending live music, cabaret, fashion, comedy and unexpected encounters, the production invites audiences into a stylish and interactive evening where anything can happen. Performances run Thursday to Saturday. The post Alfie D’Elia and Adr...

Ceramic artist Sal Lolicato joins us to discuss his creative practice, which spans sculpture, ceramics, teaching and community arts projects. His work explores form, texture and storytelling through clay, drawing on more than two decades of experience as a professional artist and educator. Sal’s work is currently being featured at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar, 83 Acland Street, St Kilda...

Artist Atong Atem joins us to talk about Passage: The Art of Atong Atem, her first major Australian solo exhibition and the most comprehensive survey of her work to date. On display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square until 14 June 2027, the exhibition brings together more than a decade of photography exploring identity, memory, migration and cultural storytelling through Atem&#821...

Director Tyran Parke discusses The Trumpet of the Swan, Opera Australia’s family-friendly live storytelling concert premiering at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 20 to 22 November. Based on E.B. White’s beloved story, this unique production blends theatre, narration and a live performance by Orchestra Victoria, telling the tale of Louis, a swan born without a voice who learns to...

Performance maker, writer and researcher Margaret J Harvey joins us to discuss The Dark Matter of Usulal, a powerful new solo work emerging from an entrusted relationship with the Ait Koedal Clan story of Usulal and grounded in Saibaian knowledge traditions. Presented at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall from 12 to 15 November, the work combines performance, movement, sound and digital imagery...

Executive Director & GM of Woodward Productions Alex Woodward joins us to discuss Fiddler on the Roof, the much-loved musical theatre classic now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne through 27 December 2026. Bringing one of the most enduring stories in musical theatre back to Australian audiences, the production follows Tevye and his family as they navigate the tensions between...

Deborah Conway and Simon Starr discuss After the Flood, a new contemporary musical that reimagines the biblical story of Noah through the experiences of a Melbourne Jewish family confronting loss, faith, inheritance and an uncertain future. Conway stars as Naama alongside Starr as Noah in the production, which runs from 4 to 9 November. The post Deborah Conway and Simon Starr – October 25th,...

Actor Pantazi Terzian joins us to discuss Carbon, the Australian premiere of Pier Lorenzo Pisano’s award-winning play. When humanity encounters undeniable evidence of an alien life form unlike anything on Earth, a mysterious interrogation begins to unravel profound questions about belief, reason and what it means to be alive. Carbon opens at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre in St Kilda East...

Visual artist and musician Geoffrey Hales joins us to discuss a retrospective exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media works and sculpture at Neighbours Cafe, on the corner of Chapel and Inkerman Streets, St Kilda. The post Geoffrey Hales – October 25th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Writer/director Isaac Elliott and producer Noel Smyth join us to discuss Hard As Puck, the MIFF Intrepid Audience Award-winning documentary following the Garden Island Pirates, a para ice hockey club in Perth fighting to keep both their team and their sport alive. The film takes audiences inside the challenges, triumphs and unexpected opportunities facing this determined grassroots club. Hard As P...

Dean Bryant, Artistic Director and co-CEO of Malthouse Theatre, joins us to discuss the company’s 2027 season. Featuring new Australian work, major productions and ambitious programming across the year, the season reflects Malthouse Theatre’s continuing commitment to bold and engaging contemporary performance. The post Dean Bryant – October 18th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Art...

Contemporary artist Paul Yore speaks about his new portrait of Courtney Act, which will be unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra from 24 October. We’ll discuss the creative process behind the commission and the collaboration between artist and subject that brought the work to life. The post Paul Yore – October 18th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Writer and performer Jonathan Biggins returns with The Gospel According to Paul, his acclaimed one-man comedy centred on former Prime Minister Paul Keating. Playing at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne from 20 October to 1 November, the production combines political satire, sharp humour and fresh commentary on contemporary Australia. The post Jonathan Biggins – October 18th, 2026 appeared...

Artist Natascha Stellmach discusses The Letting Go (2012-2026), a major exhibition now showing at Linden New Art in St Kilda until the 8th of November. Developed over fourteen years and centred on the question “What would you like to let go of?”, the project brings together performance, photography and participant stories. We’ll explore the exhibition, the accompanying book and t...

Actor Maddy Tyers joins us alongside co-creator Josh Samuels to discuss The Sonny Disposition, the new Australian satirical workplace comedy premiering on Stan on 19 October. Set in the chaotic world of podcasting and creator culture, the series follows an ambitious podcast host navigating fame, relevance and personal upheaval. We’ll hear about the journey from concept to screen and what aud...

Paul Horwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Pride Centre, joins us to discuss the Centre’s GiveOUT Day Regional Outreach campaign. The initiative aims to expand the Pride Centre’s presence at regional Victorian pride events, helping connect LGBTIQA+ communities across the state with support, services and community networks. GiveOUT Day for the VPC The post Paul Horwell &#821...

Hosts Neil and David take a look at A Man from the Future, the new Pet Shop Boys concept album created with Alan Turing biographer Andrew Hodges. Released on 9 October 2026, the album explores key chapters in the life and legacy of pioneering mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing, including his work breaking German Enigma codes during World War II, his role in the development of modern computi...

Writer and performer Katrina Mathers joins us to discuss Anything But The Dyson and Other Excellent Monologues at Melbourne Fringe. Returning after its Melbourne International Comedy Festival season, the show blends autobiographical storytelling, character performance and comedy in a highly personal exploration of womanhood, ageing and midlife. The production runs at The Motley Bauhaus from 12-18...

Actors Jovanna Hepburn and Seon Williams join us to talk about Timon of Athens, presented by Th’ Unguarded Duncan and Theatre Works. Written by William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton, this rarely performed work examines wealth, generosity and human relationships through a darkly satirical lens. The production runs at Theatre Works, St Kilda, from 28 October to 7 November. The post Jovanna...

Sarah-Louise Young joins us to discuss An Evening Without Kate Bush, the acclaimed cult cabaret returning to Fairfax Studio at Arts Centre Melbourne from 13-18 October. Celebrating the music, mythology and devoted fan community surrounding Kate Bush, the show invites audiences to immerse themselves in a joyful theatrical experience featuring beloved songs and stories that have captivated audiences...

Artist and photographer Brent Lukey talks about Stills From Unmade Films, his exhibition at Dawn and Mable wine bar on Acland St in St Kilda. He reflects on the cinematic sensibility behind the images and the atmosphere of presenting work in a neighbourhood space. The post Brent Lukey – October 4th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Comedy and cabaret icons Tina Del Twist and Ethel Chop present Cant Come Around Today at Grouse room 7 on Smith St in Fitzroy as part of Melbourne Fringe. Running from 10 to 18 October, they discuss the show’s blend of character comedy, musical wit and the joy of performing together in a beloved local venue. The post Tina Del Twist and Ethel Chop – October 4th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday...

Jonathan (Jonni) Homsey shares insights into 40 LOVE, an improvised dance performance set to the 2025 Australian Open women’s final. Presented at Dancehouse in Carlton North for the Fringe Festival and running until 18 October, he reflects on the interplay between sport, spontaneity and movement, and how the upstairs studio space shapes the work. The post Jonathan (Jonni) Homsey – October 4t...

Playwright Eric Jiang introduces Rhomboid, his funny and touching new play presented at Forty Five Downstairs as part of the Fringe Festival. Running until 11 October, he speaks about shaping the emotional tone of the work and staging it in an intimate independent venue. The post Eric Jiang – October 4th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Writer, director and performer Therèsa Borg explores Speare Room, her adaptation of Helen Garner’s acclaimed novel. Presented with Victoria Opera at the Playhouse Arts Centre from 7 to 10 October, she discusses the challenge of translating Garner’s narrative voice into a theatrical form and the collaborative process behind the production. The post Therèsa Borg – October 4th, 2026 appeared fi...