Entertainment
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Classsic comedy reimagined
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s best loved and most frequently performed plays; it has spawned numerous adaptations, inspired other works and…
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Prog metal trio tour new EP
Progressive metal/hard rock three-piece Age of Emergence comes to Geelong for the first time this weekend as part of their east coast tour following the…
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Trash queen of cabaret
The self-styled Trash Queen of Australian cabaret Tash York has a simple message: it is okay to do what makes you happy. York brings her…
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Take mum on a journey
Orchestra Geelong embarks on a musical journey this Mother’s Day, and everyone is invited. Journeys: Across this and other worlds aims to take the audience…
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Slowing down is harder than it looks
For local indie musician Stefan West, it’s all about timing. Many artists struggle with procrastination, or a lack of motivation or momentum stemming from self-doubt,…
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Ukrainian ballet company returns
Geelong ballet enthusiasts will have the chance to witness world-class artists when the Grand Kyiv Ballet returns to Australia this May due to popular demand.…
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Aussie divas going to Graceland
Two of Australia’s best-loved singers bring the music of Paul Simon to Geelong audiences when they perform at the Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) this month.…
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Outrageous misfortune
New Zealand theatre company A Slightly Isolated Dog of Homer’s The Iliad. In a style the company describes as “Monty Python meets The Mighty Boosh”,…
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The evergreen Issi Dye
Entertainer Issi Dye has been performing professionally for 58 years, as both singer and television host. But even as he approaches six full decades of…
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Connecting through loneliness
Sometimes, great things come from asking simple questions. Project Connect Ensemble’s physical theatre work a/lone has been conceived, developed, performed at Edinburgh Fringe and put…
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Astrid takes the next step
Though she has been singing most of her young life, Astrid Armstrong is embarking on a brand new chapter. At the tender age of 16…
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Geelong Rep brings modern-day fantasy to life
The 50s burst back into the present as Geelong Repertory Theatre Company kicks off an 11-show run of Home, I’m Darling tonight. Running from April…