Entertainment

Whether you’re in the mood for boundary-pushing theatre, or you’re just looking to sit back with a glass of wine and a Gilda, there’s something for everyone in WA this May.

The fifth season of the hit hospo show will land in June 2026, but the showrunners are already keeping us well fed.

So what if you missed out on Night Mass and the Nude Swim? Many of the festival’s best events are free and unticketed – including what might be the largest spatial sound installation ever created.

May’s offerings range from unflinching prestige TV to a sassy sequel and a local action thriller. And horror fans have two different ways to inject some laughs into their scares.

There’s plenty of drama in WA this season, from a saucy new queer rom-com to a heartwarming father-daughter road trip, and a new Tim Winton adaptation.

The Ord Valley Muster returns this year with music, outdoor dining, comedy, rodeo and more in the otherworldly East Kimberley landscape. In partnership with Tourism WA, here are our top picks.

Four weeks. Five venues. Over 70 gigs.

Writers are nominated in secret for their entire body of work. Past Australian winners include Helen Garner, Patricia Cornelius and Ali Cobby Eckermann.

In a world of AI slop, you gotta commit to the bit.

There’s a bit of everything streaming in April, from street-level MCU action to a beloved dramedy finishing its run. At cinemas, there’s a wholesome children’s flick and the return of an indie icon.

Tasmania’s annual festival of darkness returns. From the essential events for first-timers to headline sets by Princess Nokia and Sega Bodega, here’s what to expect.

On a 5000-kilometre road trip, the beloved British chef visits everywhere from Chinatown to the outback, top oyster-growing regions and First Nations-led grain farms.