In this week's backstage blog, we spoke to Alana Louise (actor and writer) Sarah Palmieri (actor) Jason Schwab (actor) Joe Kenny (actor) and Nina Hopley (producer) from the Deadmouse and Peabrain Dreams team, hearing all about the process as they prepare to bring their show to Explosives Factory next week! Dad’s a priest. Mum never came back from Bali. And all you want to do is win the bleeping X-Factor. Meet Shannon and Jodi – sisters, funeral directors and experts at buryi

In today's Backstage at Midsumma, we are speaking to Miranda Hill, who is bringing the classical music extravaganza Homophonic! back to Theatre Works this Midsumma after a successful run last year. Classical Music... but gayer! Homophonic! is back with even more new music by LGBTIQ+ composers! Bringing the disco ball to the concert hall and celebrating the amazing sound world of todays queer artists and storytellers. Performed by the Homophonic! string quintet and percussion,

A sold-out sensation comes back to Explosives Factory! Check out these shots form DEAD MUM's last season in Melbourne Fringe, and some exclusive rehearsal room shots as they prepare for their return season in the final week of Midsumma! Dead Mum plays until 7 February as a part of Midsumma Festival.