Arts & Culture
Funding cut forces La Mama Theatre to pause shows in 2025
Carlton’s La Mama Theatre will regrettably draw the curtain on all productions in 2025 as the beloved independent institution grapples with the aftermath of devastating funding cuts.
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Farewell Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson
Two legends of cinema are bid farewell in Oliver Parker’s film, The Great Escaper.
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La Mama HQ presents: Nu Disco
From March 12 to 17, 2024, Nu Disco, a “one-woman odyssey into the beating heart of the club”, will be running at La Mama HQ in Carlton.
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University of Melbourne unveils new arts and cultural program at Parkville campus
The University of Melbourne (UoM) is throwing open its doors to the inner-city community to come and experience its new arts and culture precinct on Swanston St, with an engaging first-year program of public shows on offer.
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Mozart meets Blink-182
Up-and-coming comedian Callum Stratford is gearing up for a captivating performance of his experimental stand-up comedy show, Mozart-182, at East Melbourne’s Tasma Terrace from March 27 to April 7, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF).
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Anatomy of a Fall
Since its Cannes premiere and winning the coveted Palme d’Or award in 2023, Anatomy of a Fall has rightly received much critical attention. Film review by Ruby Lowenstein.
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Eat Your Heart Out at La Mama
Eat Your Heart Out is a new comedy coming to La Mama Courthouse Theatre in March 2024. This may be the perfect play for our buzzing neighbourhood of restaurants and cafes.
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When police cars first got radios
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a policeman patrolling the inner suburbs of Melbourne could only call for assistance or report a crime if he could reach a telephone or call-box.
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La Mama Theatre presents Midsummica
In collaboration with Midsumma Pathways, La Mama Theatre is set to host the second annual Midsummica event on February 5; a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identities, disabled, and neurodiverse performers.
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The Johnston Collection launches new exhibition
East Melbourne’s own “hidden treasure” The Johnston Collection (TJC), has announced its new exhibition.
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La Mama launches winter program
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