The Scoop

12/12/2025

Our review of Sweet Charity, on until 14 December at QPAC. Presented by QPAC and Prospero Arts and starring Loren Hunter.

https://thescoop.au/review-sweet-charity-is-stylish-simple-bursting-with-soul/

11/12/2025

Our film review of The Blue Trail, screening at Lotterywest Films from 15 - 21 December as part of Perth Festival.

What does it mean to be ‘honoured’ by a state that wants you out of sight? The Blue Trail asks a question that feels urgent in an era of performative politics.

11/12/2025

Ticket giveaway Brisbane! The Scoop is giving away a double pass to see one of the films screening at the Rainforest Green as part of the Brisbane International Film Festival's Lost Worlds Cinema program at South Bank this Christmas!

The winner can choose from 1 of 4 films screening next Monday and Tuesday.

To enter the competition, follow us on Facebook and comment ‘Scoop’ below. Comp closes Sunday.

The films include:

White Christmas Mon 15 Dec 6:15pm

Black Christmas Mon 15 Dec 8:30pm

The Muppets Christmas Carol Tues 16 Dec 6:30pm

The Apartment Tues 16 Dec 8:10pm

For more info, visit our website:

Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) with South Bank Corporation presents its unique outdoor cinema program: Lost Worlds Cinema: The Most Wonderful Time.

10/12/2025

Lotterywest Films are back this Summer for Perth Festival with a curated program for some world-class cinema under the stars.

For 18 balmy weeks beneath the Somerville pines, Lotterywest Films will roll out a lineup curated from the world’s film festivals including Cannes and Venice.

10/12/2025

The DIVA Exhibition opens tomorrow in an Australian exclusive at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts at the Arts Centre Melbourne. We attended the media preview today and have The Scoop of what to expect:

The DIVA Exhibition has landed at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts, Melbourne, and it’s glitz, glam, power and stories that will absolutely inspire all.

10/12/2025

Our review of Here You Come Again, on now in Adelaide until 14 December:

https://thescoop.au/review-here-you-come-again-hits-adelaide-with-pure-dolly-joy/

09/12/2025

Our review of Harry Potter: The Exhibition After Hours 18+ event. The exhibition is on now in Melbourne until 1 February 2026!

Picture this: a tragic lifelong Potterhead, giddy with excitement at the entrance to the Harry Potter: The Exhibition - After Hours experience in Melbourne.

08/12/2025

Our review of As You Like It, on until 21 December at the St Kilda Botanic Gardens with Melbourne Shakespeare Company.

This December, Melbourne Shakespeare Company brings its production of As You Like It to the rose garden in St Kilda Botanical Gardens, and it's a show for all.

07/12/2025

Our review of Beautiful Thing, presented by Company of Dramatic Arts. On now at Qtopia Sydney until 13 December.

Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing, presented by Company of Dramatic Arts (CODA), is a story of love, love that prevails against all odds. Set in a rundown London housing estate, we glimpse the lives of five people fighting for themselves and for each other. Jamie is shy and struggles at school. Hi...

07/12/2025

Our review of the The Jackson Mack Big Band and Millie Sarah, live at The Norwood Hotel.

The Jackson Mack Big Band and award-winning vocalist Millie Sarah joined forces for one night only to deliver a truly magical Christmas celebration.

07/12/2025

Our review of The Christmas Spectacular , on now touring the country!

There was no better way to celebrate 2025 than last night under the stunning stage lights with Prinnie Stevens and Michael Boyd in The Christmas Spectacular.

07/12/2025

As the Australian premiere season moves into its final months, we interviewed Axel Duffy, star of Back to the Future The Musical. Axel talks about working with Roger Bart and what audiences have been like:

Back To The Future was one of the most exciting musicals to hit the Australian stage in 2025. It gathered rave reviews after opening in Sydney in October, and has been embraced as one of the most visually spectacular productions to ever hit the stage across the world. Last month though, it was annou...