Stephanie Grace 4/11/25 Stephanie Grace 4/11/25

Horse Play | Nathaniel Crossinggum & Lunch Friend

Following punter Georgie as she is dragged into activist Pony’s impending bomb plot targeting the Melbourne Cup, Horse Play is an exploration of the intersection between protest, obligation, and fear, unpacking this venn diagram so thoroughly that by the end, you’ll be wondering why you’re not doing more.

Writeousness 29/10/25 Writeousness 29/10/25

Make Me Better Ma | Jazz Zhao

Throughout her reading, Zhao’s vulnerability was palpable, permeating the theatre space with its rawness and authenticity and yet still encouraging laughter from the audience.

Catherine Lawrence 27/10/25 Catherine Lawrence 27/10/25

Survival On A Strange Planet | Darcie Rae Boatswain and Calum Johnston

‘Survival On A Strange Planet’ is an often funny take on how an alien might try to understand humanity through pop-culture that doubles as showcase for the aerial, lip-synching and whip-cracking skills of Grace Law (Performer), and for the puppetry talents of Calum Johnston (Co-Creator and Performer).

Catherine Lawrence 20/10/25 Catherine Lawrence 20/10/25

Terms and Conditions Apply | Play on Stage

The play is witty, funny and has some great dance moves. Unsurprisingly, as Day, Dombay and Hosie are each credited as co-creators and writers, the artists are well-cast and portray each of their characters as believable twenty-something housemates.

Writeousness 19/10/25 Writeousness 19/10/25

LOOK UP, it’s the 2025 Backbone Youth Arts Festival

“LOOK UP not only provides that platform but encourages artists to embrace the messiness of creation. Which is something I deeply value in my own process. For emerging artists, it also acts as a vital pipeline for development, allowing new voices to be witnessed, nurtured, and celebrated.”

Chelsea August, Director - Make Me Better Ma.

Stephanie Grace 12/10/25 Stephanie Grace 12/10/25

BIOS - INFERA | Amy Vowles, Piper Mae & Beetle Miyela

I couldn’t confidently tell you what BIOS - INFERA was strictly ‘about’, aside from the description given by the artists themselves, but I can tell you what it made me feel. The work is patient and meditative, never feeling like it has to speed up to match pace with modern attention spans. I was reminded of my experiences growing up backing onto bushland, walking barefoot surrounded by birdsong and the breathing of trees. I haven’t felt quite so small in a long time, and BIOS - INFERA gave me the same feeling of cosmic insignificance in the best way.

Catherine Lawrence 11/10/25 Catherine Lawrence 11/10/25

FUSE | Anabella Gregory

As an exploration of ‘why do we gravitate towards certain people,’ FUSE presents audiences with several chapters or movements that illustrate moments of connection, provoking reflection about the nature of family, friendship, and partnership. While the five performers each have their moment at centre stage, I found the interactions between the cast to be most compelling, which is unsurprising for a show that explores how ‘we are emotionally wired to connect.’