Sunday Arts Magazine

Visual artist Jo Lane shares the story behind About Face, her master’s presentation first shown in London and now exhibited in Melbourne for the very first time. Opening Wednesday 5 August and continuing through the end of the month, the exhibition finds its home at Dawn & Mabel’s wine bar, 83 Acland Street, St Kilda. Lane’s broader practice has recently included works exploring desire, botanical forms, and the tension between natural environments and domestic spaces, reflecting her ongoing interest in female artists across eras and the fragility of biodiversity. Visitors can experience About Face in an intimate setting that has become known for hosting art, music and community‑driven cultural events.

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Writer and director Stuart Bruce guides listeners into the world of The Sacrifice of Farinelli, Subverse Theatre’s immersive new production inspired by the extraordinary life of Carlo Broschi, better known as Farinelli. Running 13–29 August at Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, the premiere season blends baroque music, contemporary sound design, live violin, physical theatre and cutting‑edge immersive technology. Bruce’s vision invites audiences to confront themes of ambition, identity and the cost of artistic perfection. With evening performances Wednesday to Saturday and matinees on select Sundays, this three‑week season offers Melbourne audiences a rare chance to experience a richly imagined 18th‑century opera world reinterpreted for today. [Broadway World](

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Show host David Hunt opens the program with a look at the newly announced expanded editions of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul, arriving 2 October 2026. The release brings fresh stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, the original mono master, the Capitol US album version, and a wealth of previously unreleased session recordings and home demos. Fans can expect formats ranging from single‑disc editions to 4CD and 5LP super deluxe sets, each accompanied by an 88‑page hardbound book. It’s a momentous revisit of a landmark 1965 album, offering listeners a deeper window into the band’s creative evolution. Audiences can explore the full suite of formats when they become available for pre‑order and later in stores on 2 October.

The Beatles announce Rubber Soul expanded reissues

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Producer Anton Berezin, director Therèsa Borg and actor Julian Weeks are among the creative forces behind the world premiere of The Ballad of Dan O’Malley, a gripping new Australian play staged at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory in St Kilda. Running from 12 to 22 August, the production dives into the true‑to‑life football scandal that shook the AFL, with Weeks appearing in a strong ensemble cast. Audiences can experience this premiere season at the Explosives Factory, rear 67 Inkerman Street, during its ten‑day run.

Cast announced for the world premiere season of The Ballad of Dan O’Malley: A Football Tragedy

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The transcendent vocalist Mama Alto joins Moira Finucane’s Dance Palace, the month‑long celebration reopening Luna Park’s restored Luna Palace. Running from 20 August to 12 September, the festival brings together more than 30 artists across cabaret, music, burlesque and live art. Mama Alto’s luminous presence forms part of this exuberant program, with performances unfolding every Thursday to Saturday inside the newly revitalised Luna Palace at Luna Park Melbourne.

Dance Palace

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Artistic director and producer Dianne Toulson prepares to farewell Theatre Works after eight transformative years at the helm. Her leadership has reshaped the organisation into a thriving multi‑venue precinct, delivering record box‑office results and expansive programming. As she steps down in July 2026, this moment marks a heartfelt thank‑you to her stewardship and the community she has championed. Audiences can continue to experience her final curated season across Theatre Works’ venues throughout 2026.

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Creator, performer and producer Syd Brisbane joins Bloomshed’s re‑imagining of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, a sharply satirical and high‑energy adaptation landing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio from 12 to 22 August. Brisbane appears as part of the ensemble bringing this politically charged, confetti‑strewn rework to life, with the production reframing Orwell’s allegory through an Australian lens. Audiences can catch the show at the Fairfax Studio during its limited August run.

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As resident director of SIX the Musical, Sharon Millerchip guides the Australian company through its latest Melbourne season, now in full swing at the Comedy Theatre. The production has returned with a refreshed cast and a surge of audience enthusiasm, following its official opening this week and continuing through to 4 October. Audiences can experience the pop‑powered retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII at the Comedy Theatre before the show heads to Sydney and Brisbane later in the year.

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Conductor Simon Holt discusses Victorian Opera’s revival of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, a work returning to the stage with refreshed orchestrations and a contemporary staging approach. He reflects on bringing new musical detail to a long‑dormant Australian story.

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The team chats with Hayden Green, founder and creative director of Hear My Eyes, and Michael Cavanagh, musician.

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