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From Barbie to Toy Story: Inside the dream factory where play comes to life
In a world of portable screens and apps, children still yearn to hold the real thing.
- Michael Idato
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Pringles, karaoke and Wagon Wheels: Pride and Prejudice gets a modern, all-female reboot
Jane Austen’s classic is re-imagined as a musical, including disco hits and ’80s ballads, from the perspectives of the novel’s “forgotten” characters.
- Sonia Harford
How the Wayans brothers turned grief into joy – and then scared us all silly
With a family legacy unmatched in comedy history, Marlon and Shawn Wayans see the return of Scary Movie as an act of providence.
- Michael Idato
From Lil’ Kim to Lucy Guerin: your guide to Melbourne’s Rising Festival
The winter arts festival leans into music this year, and stages the inaugural Australian Dance Biennale.
- John Bailey
The moment Severance star Adam Scott knew his horror movie Hokum was a hit
In Parks and Rec, Severance and Big Little Lies, he’s played nice guys. But in Hokum, Adam Scott leans into the loathsome, and laps it up.
- Karl Quinn
I knew something was off with these teens. Then I realised what it was
Many were called “weird” at school, but at Rock Academy, these kids have found their tribe.
- Michael Lallo
Top kid-friendly activities in and around Melbourne next month
From nature walks to music and festivals, there are plenty of activities and events to captivate children
- Sonia Nair
By 13, she was bored with acting. Then this young Kiwi found her spark
Being shy, clueless about clothes and saying no to life in LA hasn’t stopped the rise of Thomasin McKenzie.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Ralph Fiennes’ 28 Years Later sequel – a mess worth watching
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple swings from hectic carnage to contemplative interludes.
- Jake Wilson
The big, big shows hitting Melbourne and Sydney this year
With Australian adaptations, whodunnits and toe-tapping big budget musicals, there’s something for everyone in 2026.
- Lenny Ann Low