MTC’s Macbeth

With an extended season, due to popular demand. Melbourne Theatre Company’s season of Macbeth has been extended until July 18, due to high demand. This production completes director Simon Phillips’ trilogy of Shakespearian works for MTC, following the success of Hamlet and Richard III. MTC artistic director Brett Sheehy says the production, starring Jai Courtney …

Tarantino Sundays at the Ding Dong Lounge

Get ready to twist. Every Sunday night in August, the Ding Dong Lounge will host a party themed around a different film by Quentin Tarantino. The series kicks off this Sunday August 6 and it's all about Reservoir Dogs, with cocktails and a menu to match. The Tarantinos will play two sets of hits from …

Burgerpalooza Returns to The Beaufort

Guest chefs and custom burgers every Tuesday in August. The Beaufort is launching round two of Burgerpalooza this month, with a new group of guest chefs taking over the kitchen every Tuesday, slinging custom-made burgers from 5pm onwards. Line-up August 8: James Kummrow, Fatto “The Cthulhu Burger” – Buttermilk calamari, nduja, iceberg & sauce gribiche. …

Vin Diemen 2017

Bringing Tasmanian food and wine to the mainland. This two-day wine and food festival is returning for its third year, hosting some of Tasmania's top vintners and providores. Winemakers include Bay of Fires, Domaine A, Tolpuddle, and Sharmans Wines. There will also be cider and spirits from the Apple Isle, including Abel Gin, Strait, and …

MIFF 2017

IFF has landed in Melbourne. Melbourne’s annual film festival, MIFF, has arrived. Here are Broadsheet's top picks for this year. More than 350 films will be shown throughout the city during the festival, including a selection of films straight from Cannes Film Festival, including The Square (the 2017 Palme d'Or winner) and Top of the …

Dandee Donut Eating Competition

Eat 20 doughnuts and win. The Dandee Donut Eating Competition is returning to the Dandenong Market for the third year running. It's limited to 25 participants and involves two rounds: the first will challenge competitors to eat 10 doughnuts in two minutes; in the second round, the first to finish 20 doughnuts will be crowned …