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Author: Stephanie Chin

  • Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

Maho Magic Bar (Melbourne 2023 Season) – Experience Review

The Maho Magic Bar itself is just as magical as the contents inside. Hidden via a narrow…

  • Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

The Best Cabinet Maker Musical – Theatre Review

As a proud Melburnian and second-generation Australian of Asian descent, I’ve been grateful for my life and…

  • Posted on September 26, 2023October 2, 2023

P1Harmony: 2023 P1Harmony [P1USTAGE H : P1ONEER] Live Tour, Festival Hall, Melbourne, September 20th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review

It’s hard to believe that P1Harmony only made their debut in 2020. Travelling the world and already…

  • Posted on September 23, 2023September 29, 2023

JET: 20th Anniversary Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, September 22nd 2023 – Live Review

I distinctively remember discovering JET through an Apple iPod and iTunes advertisement on TV which had several…

  • Posted on September 20, 2023September 28, 2023

LOVE LUST LOST – Theatre Review

Immersive theatre has always been hit or miss for me. With immersive theatre, the performance space is…

  • Posted on September 16, 2023September 26, 2023

JUNNY: [BLANC] Tour, Therapy Nightclub, Crown Casino, Melbourne, September 15th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review

Humble and confident. These are two words that I normally wouldn’t put together, yet they describe JUNNY…

  • Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Tim Finn: The Lives and Times of Tim Finn, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, September 13th 2023 – Live Review

Tim Finn is by far one of the best singer-songwriters in the world. With his music career…

  • Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

Korean Film Festival in Australia 2023 (Melbourne) – Festival Review

Ever since 2019, the Korean Film Festival in Australia has grown to become one of my favourite…

  • Posted on September 1, 2023September 2, 2023

Past Lives – Film Review

Love. Whether it be puppy love, familial love, friendship love, or romantic love, all love is real…

  • Posted on August 31, 2023September 2, 2023

Chevalier – Film Review

Chevalier is a biographical drama film directed by Stephen Williams and written by Stefani Robinson that tells…

  • Posted on August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Theatre Review

I remember being obsessed with Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, Moulin Rouge. The film is by…

  • Posted on August 21, 2023August 26, 2023

Cirque Du Soleil: CRYSTAL – Live Review

I’ve always been a fan of ice-skating. There’s just something so exquisite, captivating, and majestic about figure…

  • Posted on June 29, 2023

Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Wonder – Live Review

Australia’s winter staple is back and better than ever! Disney On Ice has returned for their new…

  • Posted on June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

Midnight: The Cinderella Musical – Theatre Review

Cinderella’s tale, and its thousands of variants, have been told all over the world and throughout time….

  • Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Musical) – Theatre Review

There was something just so comforting as a child, flicking through my parents’ newspaper, and finding Charles…

  • Posted on June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Frozen in Concert – Live Review

Ten years ago, a musical animated film took the world by storm (literally). Now celebrating a decade…

  • Posted on June 13, 2023June 27, 2023

BLACKPINK: Born Pink World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, June 10th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review

BLACKPINK have been major influencers of fashion and music, successfully appealing to both Asian and Western audiences,…

  • Posted on June 2, 2023June 8, 2023

N.Flying: Once In A Blue Moon – K-Pop Release Review

N.Flying have grown over the years to become one of my favourite K-Pop artists. What I love…

  • Posted on May 29, 2023June 2, 2023

Ali McGregor with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, May 26th 2023 – Live Review

Ali McGregor. Whether you’ve known her through opera, cabaret, her annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival Late-Nite Variety-Nite…

  • Posted on May 25, 2023

The Little Mermaid (2023) – Film Review

The Little Mermaid was the first film I ever saw in cinemas. It single-handedly (thanks to my…

  • Posted on May 17, 2023May 23, 2023

Damien Rice: 2023 Australian Tour, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, May 16th 2023 – Live Review

I first discovered Damien Rice almost twenty years ago. I was clicking around YouTube and came across…

  • Posted on May 10, 2023May 11, 2023

Darlinghurst Theatre Company: Once – Theatre Review

Once’s Australian premiere was almost ten years ago in Melbourne. Admittedly, I never thought I’d see Once…

  • Posted on May 9, 2023June 8, 2023

Twice: Ready To Be World Tour – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, May 6th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review

I never thought that I’d see Twice live in concert, let alone in Australia and in my…

  • Posted on May 5, 2023May 6, 2023

Cian Ducrot, The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, May 4th 2023 – Live Review

Cian Ducrot took to the stage in Melbourne for the very first time at The Croxton Bandroom…

  • Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Film Review

It’s hard not to feel bittersweet about Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3. It feels like only…

  • Posted on April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

The Marvellous Elephant Man: The Musical {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Theatre Review

Admittedly, I haven’t seen the original film that The Marvellous Elephant Man: The Musical is based on…

  • Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023

Impro Melbourne: Kit Kat Prov: An Improvised Cabaret {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

During the late hours of the night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Friday and Saturday…

  • Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023

Ting Lim: Every Ting and No Ting {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Admittedly, Ting Lim’s promotional image for her show ‘Every Ting and No Ting’ had me puzzled. Displayed…

  • Posted on April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

Diana Nguyen: All In {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

When Diana Nguyen tells you she’s going all in, she means it. Dressed in a blue jumpsuit,…

  • Posted on April 20, 2023April 26, 2023

Michelle Brasier: Legacy {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Michelle Brasier is a powerhouse in her new show ‘Legacy’. Despite Brasier being a popular performer at…

  • Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Gillian Cosgriff: Actually, Good {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Gillian Cosgriff’s ‘Actually, Good’ is not only funny, but it’s also superbly poignant and moved me to…

  • Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Best of Comedy Zone Asia {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Why see one comedian, when you can see 5? Attending Best of Comedy Zone Asia is like…

  • Posted on April 17, 2023

Annie Louey: Gold {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

I was originally meant to see Annie Louey last year. Unfortunately, Covid got in the way. So,…

  • Posted on April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

Jordan Gray: Is It A Bird? {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

I am a sucker for a cabaret show. It’s favourite style of comedy and I always strive…

  • Posted on April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

Patrick Golamco: Pork Adobo {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Wholesome and punny, it’s hard to believe ‘Pork Adobo’ is Patrick Golamco’s solo debut at this year’s…

  • Posted on April 14, 2023April 16, 2023

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Sybil, Basil, and Manuel. These three associated names and characters have been prominent and iconic since the…

  • Posted on April 13, 2023May 27, 2023

MaSiWei 马思唯: 2023 World Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 12th 2023 – Live Review

I was not prepared for the power of MaSiWei. Accompanied by DJ Black McQueen and a giant…

  • Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Reuben Kaye: Live and Intimidating {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Ruben Kaye – a name and two words that would make any ‘freedom fighter’ and ‘cooker’ red…

  • Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Jenny Tian: Picture This {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Have you ever been betrayed before? I’m sure you have. And so has Jenny Tian. Admittedly I’m…

  • Posted on April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Sam See: Government Approved Sex {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Singaporean comedian Sam See provides the perfect mash-up of education and comedy with his show ‘Government Approved…

  • Posted on April 8, 2023April 10, 2023

Ali McGregor: Late-Night Variety Nite Night {Melbourne International Comedy Festival}, The Famous Spiegeltent, April 7th 2023 – Comedy Review

For 16 years, Ali McGregor’s Late-Night Variety Nite Night has been a staple of the Melbourne International…

  • Posted on April 8, 2023April 10, 2023

Tripod {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Many years ago, my first experience and rite of passage to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was…

  • Posted on April 6, 2023April 10, 2023

Harry Jun: I Grew Here {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

When you go to a comedy gig, you don’t expect to go home with homework. But Harry…

  • Posted on April 5, 2023April 7, 2023

Counting Crows: The Butter Miracle Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 4th 2023 – Live Review

It’s been 32 years since Counting Crows were formed and 8 years since their last visit to…

  • Posted on April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Live Review

Harry Potter has been a vital part of my life. As a kid, I eagerly read through…

  • Posted on April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

AleXa: Girls Gone Vogue Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, April 1st 2023 – K-Pop Live Review

There are very few artists that I see live and think that they could not be doing…

  • Posted on March 25, 2023April 10, 2023

Not Finished With You Yet! (Musical) {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Theatre Review

Not Finished With You Yet! is certainly a unique premise. Written and composed by Dick Gross AM,…

  • Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Rod Stewart with Special Guests Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens: The Hits! Australia Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, March 14th 2023 – Live Review

Have you ever enjoyed a concert from start to finish? On Tuesday the 14th of March at…

  • Posted on March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

Carly Rae Jepsen: The So Nice Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, March 13th 2023 – Live Review

Self-love, bubble-gum pop, and happiness combined is the personified manifestation of Carly Rae Jepsen. Returning to Australia…

  • Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

American Idiot (Musical) – Theatre Review

Green Day’s seventh studio album, ‘American Idiot’ is known for being a successful punk rock opera concept…

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