Rest is no longer simply about having a duvet day to read a book or binge Netflix. Rest is active, something we need to be ‘doing’. It’s ‘The Cure’ for burnout, and retreats and time away from our daily grind are touted as the ultimate way to achieve rest.

We live with the constant belief that we must be on display, all the time. And perhaps it stems from the fact that we are on display, all the time. Some days I have the desire to be on display, other days, most of the time, I fear it, loathe it, am embarrassed by it.

It’s time we focus more on the female artists who helped shift the male gaze in the art scene. Here are 3 incredible women who have explored what it means to be a woman through self portraits and performance.

The recent documentary, Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion dives straight into the allegations of exploitation, bigotry, and antisemitism. Where workers were often hand-picked on the street for their looks, style, and whiteness.

Dubbing herself as "Australia’s First Attractive Comedian" is indeed supposed to be ironic. While Elouise is definitely stunning, the premise of her show is more piss-take than pageantry.

Raw, deadpan, and disengaged – Annie is delivering not-so-conventional comedy and I’m here for it.

Gen Fricker is on a mission to discover what her legacy will be in the event of her sudden demise.

Nothing is off limits for Lizzy Hoo in this jam-packed show about love, grief, and sharing custody of her dog.

A smartly curated satirical news show full of laughs, hosted by the one and only Osher Günsberg with the help of his quick-witted improv ensemble.

Steph Broadbridge channels a true-crime investigation to unpack the cause of her digital death, blending effortless wit with sharp punchlines.

With the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival back in full swing, we’re sharing some of the trailblazing female comedians, both icons and newcomers, who are set to make you roll off your seat in laughter.

Prepare to be transported into a mesmerising world of whimsy, as Emma Stone takes centre stage in the visually stunning and utterly bonkers, Poor Things.