Sunday Arts Magazine

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...

Curator Shelley McSpedden discusses NEW26, the landmark commissioning series returning to ACCA at Fed Square. She reflects on the curatorial approach behind the program and the significance of supporting ambitious contemporary work from emerging artists. The exhibition runs from 18 September to 22 November 2026. The post Shelley McSpedden – October 4th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Mag...

Spiegel Haus Melbourne reopens its Spiegeltent program this season with two major offerings that anchor a renewed period of circus, cabaret and performance at its Lonsdale Street location. Under the guidance of Creative Director Chris Mitchell, the venue launches Briefs: The Works in late September, bringing its high‑energy blend of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy back to the Spiegeltent for a...

Gavin Campbell joins the team to reflect on four decades of Raser, sharing stories from the dance floor, the community that shaped it, and the legacy the event continues to carry. The 40th anniversary celebration takes place at the Carlton Club on Bourke Street on 9 October, running from 8pm to 3am. The post Gavin Campbell – September 27th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine .

Congress, created by Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid for All the Queens Men, returns to Melbourne Fringe as a large‑scale civic performance inviting citizens to deliver the speeches politicians never give. Presented outdoors in Argyle Square, Carlton, on Saturday 3 October, the event brings together community voices, writers and performers in a public gathering that blends choreography, music and civ...

Deaf artist Irene Holub premieres Manifesto of Silences at Arts House in North Melbourne from 6 to 11 October as part of Melbourne Fringe. The work reimagines opera through Auslan poetry, movement, projection and immersive sound, creating a visually rich performance accessible to both signers and non‑signers. Holub’s piece explores the historical suppression of Deaf identity and language, offering...

Victorian Opera brings Benjamin Britten’s haunting chamber opera The Turn of the Screw to the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, with Kanen Breen performing the role of Peter Quint. Running from 29 September to 1 October, the production deepens the eerie tension of Henry James’s novella through Stuart Maunder’s direction and Roger Kirk’s atmospheric design. Audiences can expect a taut, unsettling experie...