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 An Evening in Paris | NADYA SINGS PIAF 
| Vocalist Nadya Golski, guitarist Giga Jeleskovic and their 'orchestra' of 6 virtuoso musicians have united in a unique fusion of Eastern flavours and sensual Balkan rhythms underpinning the songs of Piaf and other French classics. Now they will thrill connoisseurs even more, as Giga's classical infu... >>> | |
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UNINHABITED  | Their dream holiday became their worst nightmare.
For Beth and Harry, the perfect romantic escape means doing something different, and going somewhere that’s remote, secluded and completely uninhabited. But when they charter a boat to drop onto an isolated coral island, what seems at first like a... >>> | |
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Dreamland  | 'It could be easier to ask what isn't Dreamland about. But I think the answer would still be the same. Everything and nothing, all at the same time.' – filmmaker Ivan Sen
Set somewhere on the Extraterrestial Highway, just outside of the infamous Area 51, Dan Freeman, UFO hunter, searches for reas... >>> | |
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Josefina Paulson & Arman Habibi | The nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle is common enough in traditional Scandinavian music. There are 10,000 players in Sweden, but is seldom seen or heard in Australia. In this rare opportunity, Josefina Paulson from Sweden introduces Australian audiences to her instrument. Supported by Arman Habibi - clas... >>> | |
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Melbourne International Film Festival - LSD screening | You’re being watched.
Technology, media and voyeurism interweave in stories covering love, sex and dhokha (treachery) in the modern age. From forbidden romance to hidden cameras and shonky sting operations, the underbelly of everyday life in India is exposed via a triptych of quirky tales.
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An Elephant in the room! | “Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked.”
[Walter Savage Landor]
THE PURSUIT OF ART… THE PURSUIT OF AVARICE…?
This age old dilemma continues to wrestle many a soul.
Be prepared for some rollicking fun!
In Robert Gough’s new Australian play, Melbourne locals ... >>> | |
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Scamapalooza  | Scamapalooza is the new one man show from Nicholas J. Johnson, Australia’s Honest Con Man and star of Channel 9’s new series The Real Hustle.
This sequel to his sell out hit, Scamtastic, Scamapalooza delves deeper into the seedy world of the con man revealing how hustlers, swindlers and flim flam... >>> | |
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Klezmania | Inspired by sadness and joy, Klezmania embraces the old and the new. Their music is steeped in its Eastern European Jewish roots, yet always looks ahead, evoking a conversation about passion and life. Taking listeners on a journey from quiet intensity to wild delight, Freydi Mrocki - vocals & percus... >>> | |
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Nothing Less than Romantic | Cello (Viatcheslav Iourgaev) and Piano(Victoria Bilogan) perform music by S.Rachmaninov, F.Kiel & R.Schumann
Mobius Duo, Artists in Residence
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Have Your Own Personal Writer | There are words you want to say… your upcoming speech, the letter you want to write, your memoirs asking to be written. Ilana Laps makes expressing yourself easy.
In a relaxing process you will enjoy, Ilana will interview you, and capture the essence of what you want to say. She’ll find the words... >>> | |
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A BLACK JAZZ DIVA TRIBUTE | a BLACK JAZZ DIVA tribute - is a solo concert in Melbourne where Warren Wills (London, Spain) and Shirley Davis (Melbourne) come together for an exclusive, intimate music offering. This duo is explosive. Warren Wills (piano) - Australian born, multi-winning composer, pianist, musical director, recor... >>> | |
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COLETTE MANN gets Dumped! In Brisbane | You loved her in Prisoner and Priscilla Queen of the Desert and you will
love her in DUMPED! The musical we’ve all been through currently
running at the Twelfth Night Theatre in Bowen Hills.
Written and directed by Australia’s talented *Emma Powell, the brains and boobs behind the hit
2008/09 mu... >>> | |
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Music of the Wine Lands  | Flamenco guitarist Kieran Ray and dancer, Tomas Arroquero, bring the fire of southern Spain. Men's vocal ensemble, Gorani sing songs from the Caucasian republic of Georgia the original home of wine making; from French singer, Saroula, chansons, jazz and folk. >>> | |
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JOEL CREASEY SLUMBER PARTY | 19 years old Creasey will perform at The Wild West Comedy Festival at The Hellenic
Centre, 20 Parker Street, Northbridge from 20th to 22nd May at 7:00pm.
Forget the facials - Think party dresses, cocktails and all things fabulous because
Joel is here to say what everyone's been thinking. This is ... >>> | |
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My Magic May | My Magic May brings three amazing magicians Luke Hocking and Yao Wong, along with resident Simon Taylor.
Luke Hocking defines likability. Last time we had him on he made a goldfish appear out of...like...nowhere. Classy and funny. We're sold.
Yao Wong is know in the magic community as the mas... >>> | |
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DVORAK - The Great Bohemian  | Would you like to hear Dvorak's "DUMKY" Trio, "SLAVONIC DANCES" and more
while sipping coffee or a glass of Czech beer?
Marta Majka, David Kastanek, Sofya Vainer - piano, Marta Majka - triangle, Larissa Weller - violin, Ivana Snaidr - cello, Stephanie Andrews - flute
See the flyer attached f... >>> | |
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Babaganoush | Babaganoush combines the best Gypsy and Balkan Music from Eastern Europe to tantalise you with their spicy melodies and hot rhythms. Their warm, sensuous and intoxicating sounds will have you all mesmerised. From the Spiegeltent to Europe's liveliest bars Babaganoush have ventured the world music ci... >>> | |
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Le Concert | Enjoy a live music performance whilst you relax with some cake and tea prior to the 4pm session on Sunday the 25th. Event starts at 3.30pm. Director: Radu Mihaileanu
Featuring: Alexei Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dimitri Nazarov, Miou-Miou
An intelligent, perfectly mixed blend of comedy and drama th... >>> | |
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Joel Creasey’s Slumber Party | Psst! Wanna hear a secret?
During the Wild West Comedy Festival, Joel Creasey will be hosting a slumber party and you're totally invited.
Lets be honest, a slumber party might start out with good intentions, but once the sun goes down and the popcorn comes out so do the stories, the gossip and th... >>> | |
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F+ck, A Love Story | F+CK: A Love Story is guaranteed to make you feel better about yourself, the choices that you've made and the messes you helped create.
Whether it started in your bedroom, your car, a nightclub toilet or on your best friend's couch, a night with Emma Sachsse is just the ticket to self satisfacti... >>> | |
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RADIO HUSBANDS - Bringing their hit breakfast show to the stage | Andy & Adrian popular breakfast co-hosts on JOY 49.9 FM, community radio station
that has sparkled like a diamond in the ear of Australia’s queer community for over 16 years,
look forward to seeing you at their opening night debut performance at the
Melbourne International Comedy Festival ... >>> | |
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Lorraine's Hair & Face | A comedy musical thriller. Things used to be beaut at Lorraine's Hair & Face, but a
lack of clients is making it hard to make split ends meet.
Facing closure, Lorraine and Jade the apprentice employ
unique measures to save the salon, including free cups of
International Roast, electrolysis by so... >>> | |
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The Catchpenny Club - March | The Catchpenny Club is a monthly variety show featuring comedians, magicians, circus performers and other strange acts you didn’t know existed.
This month’s show features: Circus stars Angus and Matilda, mentalist Chris Bisset, magician Harry Houdidn't, comedian Stella Young and hosted by Nichol... >>> | |
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MIRIAM WAKS | in Cabaret: Songs of the Romance Languages | From the tiny fado cafes of Lisbon, through the smoky cabaret lounges of Paris, to the steamy rhythms of a Rio Carnaval - 'Songs of the Romance Languages' will take you on a musical journey, crossing borders in the universal tongue. MO and ACE award nominee Miriam Waks presents the songs and stories... >>> | |
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Bebel Gilberto | American-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto burst onto the scene with her warm, electronica fused debut in 2000 with “Tanto Tempo”. Since then, she has expanded her musical ranges, drawing on jazz, soul and pop traditions yet never forgetting her Brazilian roots. She has received a MOBO Award in t... >>> | |
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The Catchpenny Club - February | After three sell out shows in a row, The Catchpenny Club is heading back to the future with the return of an act from our very show back in 2007 - political satirist Mat Kenneally.
We've also got Patrick Mcullagh, Irish magician and comedian, Rani Huszar is back with some skeleton stripping, Dirk... >>> | |
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From Opera to Broadway… Under the Stars | Featuring sensational Australian performers, Pot-Pourri and pre-show guest performers.
Be enchanted and entertained by the greatest hits of Pavarotti and The Three Tenors, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Carmen, Edith Piaf, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, IL DIVO, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, ... >>> | |
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The Catchpenny Club - January | The Catchpenny Club is a monthly variety show featuring comedians, magicians, circus performers and other strange acts you didn’t know existed. This month’s show features:
Marcus Finlay - Science Guy, Magician Kamal Bhushan, Comedian Jonathan Schuster, Carnie Asher Treleaven and hosted by Nichola... >>> | |
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ADAM ROZENBACHS, CAM MARSHALL & FRIENDS | Adam Rozenbachs - stand up comedian, writer, broadcaster and ventriloquist disliker - has steadily become one of Australia's funniest and most consistent performers, writers and broadcasters.
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SOLAR DE ARTISTAS | Every once in a while, an artist appears bearing something truly different. And its not something learned, its something lived. Born in Andalusia, and now residing in Madrid, Diego Guerrero is one of Spain's most respected musical innovators. The gifted Flamenco vocalist, Diego Guerrero will be coll... >>> | |
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My Magic Christmas | My Magic has spent the year showcasing the coolest illusionists in Melbourne. These performers have created a new wave of magic in the city through weekly shows and guest appearances.
Now it all culminates in a one-day Christmas spectacular! Three of Australia's best magicians take to the stage a... >>> | |
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The Catchpenny Club - December | The Catchpenny Club is a monthly variety show featuring comedians, magicians, circus performers and other strange acts you didn’t know existed. This month’s show features:
- Comedian Xavier Michaelides,Darwin musical comic Anne Edmonds, Ollie and Steph from the National Institute of Circus Arts a... >>> | |
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Kelvin Cruickshank - Soul Food Show | With the outstanding success and popularity of Channel 9's award winning series "Sensing Murder" Kelvin has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him. For this reason he has introduced a series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evening... >>> | |
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The Catchpenny Club | The latest and greatest variety acts from around Australia perform on one stage. Featuring comedians, magicians, circus, burlesque and more! www.thecatchpennyclub.com.au >>> | |
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Mother Love by Merran Cooper | New Australian play with dance and music, sharing the love and anguish of family life with a 30 year old son and wheelchair. >>> | |
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GEMMA TURVEY TRIO | Ex-Brisbane pianist/composer Gemma Turvey transcends classification.
Here, her trio featuring Nick Haywood (bass) and Phil Collings (drums)
play her signature melodic compositions, as well as some eclectic
arrangements. Turvey’s recent accolades include twice being a finalist
in the Music Oz Awa... >>> | |
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ANDREW MURRAY QUARTET - Debut | Formed upon returning to Australia after studying his Masters of Music
in Austria, Andrew Murray created his new quartet as a vehicle for his
new compositions developed during his studies overseas. The new
compositions evolved and were influenced from working closely with his
professors at the t... >>> | |
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Lorraine's Hair and Face | Lorraine's Hair & Face is not as on-trend as it was back in the '80s. Flicks and frosting are out, but what the hell is electrolysis? Under siege from property developers and clients dying in the chair, can Lorraine and Jade the apprentice blow-dry their way out of trouble? Special offer: includes s... >>> | |
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In Search of Atlantis | In a time since past, two courageous explorers begin a dangerous journey: to discover the lost city of Atlantis. Armed with nothing but a guitar and a mandolin, these brave young men traverse into the unknown expecting to find the sunken city. What they find is beyond their wildest imaginations A pr... >>> | |
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How to be a Lady | A young woman wakes to find an audience in her bedroom and a narrator telling her what to do... If she'd have known they were coming she'd have remembered to wear pants. How to be a Lady is a hilarious physical theatre show examining how the modern girl fits in with the concept of being a lady. >>> | |
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'Copernicus' at The Planetarium | Set in the stunning 180 degree surrounds of the Skydome Theatre at the Melbourne Planetarium, Copernicus explores the life and work of Nicolaus Copernicus, the revolutionary medieval astronomer who claimed that Earth was not the centre of creation, but merely another planet orbiting the Sun. With se... >>> | |
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The Grimstones - HATCHED | Prepare to be transported to a Gothic world with Asphyxia, Australia's leading Deaf artist. This magical puppet perfromance will entrance and delight the whole family.
More information at http://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au >>> | |
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Damian Callinan has SPAZNUTS | Join Damian in the waiting room of an infertility clinic as he procrastinates in the austere sperm delivery suite. Damian will have you laughing in this hilarious piece of comedy that you just won't want to miss.
More information at http://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au >>> | |
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The Last Continent | Unseen Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Sir Terry Pratchett's hilarious novel, "The Last Continent" adapted for the stage by Pamela Munt.
Discworld is a world and a mirror of worlds. This is not a play about Australia. No, its about somewhere entirely different which just happens ... >>> | |
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THE TANGO GYPSY SALON | The music in our lives shapes who we are. It weaves its textures and touches us in different ways. It gives hope, creates dreams, and evokes passion. It binds and inspires us. We invite you to cross the threshold into our music salon where you might find yourself…
...watching the sunrise from a Par... >>> | |
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Australian Specialist Cheesemakers' Show Melbourne 2009 | The Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show offers the largest range of Australian-made cheeses in one location. Cheese producers will offer free tastings of award winning cheeses, plus a wide range of their produce will be available for sale.
Visitors can celebrate, taste and learn about artisan chees... >>> | |
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DIANA CLARK TRIO | Award winning songwriter and vocalist Diana Clark, joined by her trio - the master guitarist, Doug de Vries, and pianist/multi-instumentalist Stephen Grant to perform original material from her critically acclaimed solo C.D. ‘Breathe Into Time’ and a selection of bossa nova classics. It promises to ... >>> | |
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Rod Quantock - Bugger the polar bears, this is serious | Quantock says, “I hate polar bears. Why is climate change always about polar bears?" Climate change - it’s real, it’s happening now and it’s no joke, but as you’d expect Rod makes it hilarious. But, hey! Bugger the polar bears, this is serious! >>> | |
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Eden Is West | Eden Is West movie is produced by East Media Services movie studio directed by Costa-Gavras.
A drama centered around the illegal immigrants living in the EU.
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THE WOOHOO REVUE | The Woohoo Revue play music for celebrating- for dancing, for drinking, and for forgetting that tomorrow exists. Their fiery arrangements of traditional Eastern European tunes combine virtuosic musicianship with a sense of romance and bravado. Every song expresses a strong sense of occasion that tra... >>> | |
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Cheri | Adaptation of the 1920s novel by French author Colette about the lingering effects of a romance between a middle-aged woman and a wealthy young man. Colette set her book in 1920s Paris, where the young son of a wealthy courtesan is educated in the ways of love by a middle-aged friend of the man's mo... >>> | |
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YVETTE JOHANSSON TRIO | Australia's Jazz Diva has put together a special cabaret style program which will include smooth swing, Brazilian jazz, and mellow soul music. This will be a classy, playful night!
Johannson performs only once a year at The Czech House and we are absolutely thrilled to have her back. Steve Sedegre... >>> | |
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Opening Night Film Event | Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine on arrival and see this wonderful film that focuses on the training years of one of the greatest fashion designers. Starring Audrey Tautou. >>> | |
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Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision | It’s a MUSICAL BANQUET.
It’s a GLAMOURFEST.
It’s a POLITICAL MINEFIELD.
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to present Eurobeat – the Eurovision Musical, the original adaptation of the infamous Eurovision Song Contest. Set in Sarajevo and hosted by the glamorous Boyka and... >>> | |
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Walking by Apple Tree Creek | Join two grey nomads, Del (Carol Burns) and Stan (Bob Newman) on their great Australian dream of selling the house, buying a mobile home and hitting the road.
On the road they've faced the Big Pumpkin in Beaudesert, the Big Prawn in Ballina, the Big Chicken in Moonbi, the Big Snake in Ayr, the Big... >>> | |
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Thursday | Thursday's Child is the tale of Tin, Born on a Thursday and, like the old nursery rhyme, 'has far to go'. The play explores the spirit of hard struggle with change, cruel misfortune and the idea that life is a pre-determined fall from a great height. Thursday's Child is a poignant and intriguing sto... >>> | |
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South Africa’s ‘white Zulu’ to stir things up Down Under | Born in the UK in 1953, Johnny Clegg and his family settled in SA when he was nine. In his teens, the budding guitarist developed an interest in traditional Zulu music and dance and was frequently arrested for visiting friends in Johannesburg’s black townships. One young man in particular, migrant w... >>> | |
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South Africa’s ‘white Zulu’ to stir things up Down Under | Iconic South African “world music” artist Johnny Clegg will be touring Australia and New Zealand in May and June 2009, following his successful series of concerts Down Under four years ago.
Known around the world as “the white Zulu” for his ability to blend Western and African influences in ... >>> | |
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Two in the Back, Three in the Head | "There are times when, for the good of the greater number, an individual must be sacrificed"
A thriller about a man brought down by his own illusions and by the treachery of Governments.
Winner of the Canadian Governor General's award for drama.
Nominated for the Dora Mavor Moore award fo... >>> | |
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Advance Film Screening | MY YEAR WITHOUT SEX is an Australian comedy by Sarah Watt (Look Both Ways). It’s a comical love story about a family dealing with all the big questions and even more of the small ones. Set over one messy year, Ross and Natalie and their two kids, Louis and Ruby, navigate nits, faith, Christmas, job... >>> | |
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Brad Oakes and 5 other comedians | Brad Oakes - Stand Up Comedian and Host
Brad’s extensive repertoire is the sound result of two decades of professional comedy. Acknowledged proficiency in comedy Australia wide and overseas is complimented by his extensive experience as a comedy director and writer - including television, radio and... >>> | |
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CABARET | Get ready to enter the Kit Kat Klub and delve into the seedy world of 1930s Berlin with JYM theatre co. in its upcoming production of Cabaret 14-23 May.
Staying true to the original show and the period, JYM theatre co.’s production takes the audience on a journey with Sally (Courtney Krulis) as s... >>> | |
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WOUTER KELLERMAN WITH THE BAND AND DANCERS | JAZZ, AFRICAN and IRISH MUSIC
Steeped in classical tradition, the flute is not usually associated with innovation. This technical and idiosyncratic instrument seemingly doesn▓t lend itself to wild musical explorations. Now Wouter Kellerman shows audiences the versatility of the instrument. Sw... >>> | |
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The People's Comedy Show | Come down and be part of a live audience and see what it takes to produce a hit television show.
Each week our professional hosts Craig Millar & Doug Chappel will take you on a wild ride. >>> | |
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Mark Trenwith Be My Friend | Mark wasn't very nice. So he attempted to become friendlier. This resulted in having runs ins with the police to devil worshipers and many other peculiar and painful adventures in between. This show is about what happened....
After a successful run at Adelaide Fringe, Mark brings his part stand-u... >>> | |
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The Role Model | BOObook Theatre presents The Role Model, a comedy-drama theatre production by award-winning Australian playwright, Bruce Hoogendoorn, directed by Sue Lindsay, about the fall from grace of a sports hero – and his attempts at media redemption. The Role Model explores the very topical issue of sports h... >>> | |
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NAT BARTSCH TRIO with special guest GIAN SLATER | Saltwater Sax is a group of four quite distinctive saxophone improvisers in Melbourne: Paul Williamson (baritone sax), Tony Hicks (tenor sax), Martha Baartz (alto sax) and Leo Dale (soprano sax). While all four of these players have had vast experience with many varying contexts and brilliant artist... >>> | |
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Marney McQueen’s Rosa Waxes Lyrical | AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUSSIA'S FAVOURITE CELEBRITY BEAUTICIAN
Fresh from sell out shows in London and New York comes Marney McQueen’s perfectly primped, plucked and groomed one-woman-show featuring a follicle-y unchallenged and unstoppable beautician. Rosa the Russian Beautician, the internation... >>> | |
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Making Money | Unseen Theatre Company presents the Australian Premiere of Terry Pratchett's "Making Money"
It’s an offer you can’t refuse.
Who would not wish to be the man in charge of ‘The Ankh-Morpork Royal Mint? It’s a job for life. But, as former con man Moist Von Lipwig is learning, life is not necess... >>> | |
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Tumbleweed Theatrical Productions Presents Alice in Wonderland | Being a little girl is ever so boring. You’re always told to sit up straight and not to bite your Nanny. But let’s pretend that all the grown-ups and all the lessons could just... disappear. Let’s pretend there is a Wonderland filled with brilliant (and rotten!) creatures. Let’s pretend the card... >>> | |
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Tumbleweed Theatrical Productions Presents Through The Looking Glass | Alice is back, and this time she’s found herself in a topsy turvy Looking-Glass Land – home of the Tweedles, Humpty Dumpty and walking, talking chess pieces.
Tumbleweed Productions (Comicide, Princess Cabaret) will follow up Alice in Wonderland (MICF 2009, April 1-12) with another magical adventu... >>> | |
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RITA | World Music | Rita, also known as Israel¹s Queen of Song, will perform in Australia for the first time, in April 2009 at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne, and the Sydney Opera House.
Known as The Singer
of the State of Israel, Rita sings in both Hebrew and English and
has been delighting audiences for over tw... >>> | |
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SHANNON BARNETT QUARTET | Trombonist Shannon Barnett (Bell Young Jazz Artist of the Year 2007),
constructed a trio with Ben Hendry (drums) and Nashua Lee (guitar) early
last year as an outlet for compositions and arrangements by all three
members. Since performing at various venues in Sydney and Melbourne,
they have broa... >>> | |
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Alpha Blondy & The Solar System | ONE LOVE CONCERT | Hailing from the Cote d'Ivoire, Grammy nominated Alpha Blondy is among the world's most popular reggae artists, if not the biggest and most enduring reggae star in the world today.
Gifted with a sweet voice and a songwriting style that's sunny effervescence one minute, cutting and bitter the next... >>> | |
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Fiona Scott Norman | The Needle And The Damage Done is a joyous romp through a top ten of the worst music ever released in the history of the world, from someone who’s been collecting bad vinyl since she was old enough to shoplift a Rolf Harris record. Since selling out at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, st... >>> | |
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Way Out West | Led by Melbourne trumpeter and composer Peter Knight, this unique group was formed in 2001 by local 'Western;suburbs musicians to draw musical inspiration from the vitality of the mix of cultures in the local environs of Melbourne's inner west. The original core of saxophonist Paul Williamson and Kn... >>> | |
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CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC | In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping—a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can’t quite get her foot in the door—until ironically, she snags a job as an advice co... >>> | |
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CONCERTINO TRIO CD LAUNCH |GYPSY MUSIC | Gypsy music has been disappearing with alarming speed: Rarely will you see a Gypsy violinist, strolling amongst the tables of fine restaurants laden with grand history. Gypsies have contributed their own unique styles to many classical composers such as Liszt, Bizet, Brahms, Dvorák, Verdi, Rachmanin... >>> | |
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"W" | Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. In an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director Oliver Stone is bringing the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. "W" takes viewers... >>> | |
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The Reader | THE READER opens in post-WWII Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and he... >>> | |
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The Correction Tour | From the small European country of Klamidia, this hilarious lycra-clad duo robot dance their way through electro-pop madness. Eurotrash Cabaret. >>> | |
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I Was a Teenage Dirty Old Man | What’s a boy doing down the park at night when he should be tucked up sleeping? Singer/Songwriter Eric Kuhlmann explores this question and more with 14 songs and a lot of laughs. >>> | |
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Four Faces | Four Faces puts four characters under a microscope. An exploration of love, desperation, gratification and the gay human condition presented through four solo dances. >>> | |
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THE QUEEN OF ITALY RETURNS SILENT FILM AND LIVE MUSIC | A 1924 silent black and white film with live Italian Folk Music performed by The Viaggiatori.
This silent film, shot in 1924, documents the voyage of the SS Regina d'Italia (Queen of Itlay) through the mysterious Orient and Southern Ocean, as she sails from Italy to India and around the Southern... >>> | |
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Vivaldi | Food and music come together in a way never seen before in Vivaldi’s Last Meal – the gastronomic music event of the year. Award winning TV chef Stefano de Pieri, and his internationally acclaimed organist brother Sergio, will combine live, with Stefano cooking on stage and Sergio as a concert solois... >>> | |
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THE BUNDABERG RUM | PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS NATIONAL FINALS | The Bundaberg Rum Professional Bull Riders National Finals 2008 is coming to Melbourne for the first time ever! Live at Hisense Arena Saturday 29 November. Come and experience all the thrills and spills of the one and only PBR!
The world's richest cowboys are about to descend upon Melbourne to b... >>> | |
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The Comedy Lair December Show | The final Lair show for 2008 happens on Wed 3 December with Good News Week's Claire Hooper as MC, and all the way from Cripple Creek, Wilson Dixon (aka Jesse Griffin, from The 4 Noels) plus more acts still to be announced. >>> | |
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The Comedy Lair Wed 5 November | Performing next Wednesday night, Nov 5, are the perfect complements to one another - headlining is the sunny and funny Sammy J, who is rocketing up the ranks with hit sell out shows such as "Forest of Dreams". And the master of dark and depraved humour, the legenday Lawrence Mooney will be our MC. I... >>> | |
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Musical Memoirs of a Ten Pound Pom | A funny, nostalgic, poignant, musical romp through an amazing journey that began in 1964 when Hilary Henshaw, an English 12 year old, set sail on the ?SS Canberra? bound for? a brand new life in Australia and? a brand new dream. All for ten pounds!
Now very much a proud Australian, Hilary invite... >>> | |
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AUSTEN TAYSHUS | If you like your comedy '...dry, relevant and intelligent ' then chances are Austen Tayshus is the man for you. If you are smart, well in touch with world events, well travelled, well informed and maybe a little affluent then Austen Tayshus is definitely the man for youAnd supporting Austen Tayshus ... >>> | |
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MagiComedy! | Hilarious Magic! Amazing Comedy! See more magic than you can wave a wand at starring Mat Unwin, Sue-Anne Webster and Anthony DeMasi.
One of the many shows in The Melbourne Magic Festival! >>> | |
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Something About Needles & Razorblades | starring Tim Ellis is returning after a hit season at the Melbourne Comedy Festival earlier this year.
As you know, it's like no other magic show ever seen before - it's a magic show for people who don't like magic shows - it's a live horror show and very tongue in cheek parody of the movie SAW... >>> | |
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VIR2008: Late Night Piano Club | Imperturbable prestidigitator Rowan Vince escapes the concert hall for some intimate evenings at the piano. Full blooded romantic repertoire in the first half (Albeniz, Chopin, Ravel, Rachmaninov) gives way to a jovial ending with Scarlatti, some children's songs from Mozart and Debussy, and finally... >>> | |
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Jonathon Welch 50th Birthday | Thank you for the music! | Jonathon Welch is one of Australia’s most celebrated and awarded singers, conductors and teachers is turning 50 and can think of no better way to have the chance to say Thank You For The Music to the city that gave him his first breaks in the music industry, than with a spectacular concert featuring... >>> | |
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The Drawer Boy | Directed by Dee Easton.
Sometimes the journey is within.
A charmingly delicate comedy where one youth's self-discovery in the impetus for two old friends to examine their past. Morgan and Angus - childhood friends and war veterans share a mysterious secret buried under a comfortable but ha... >>> | |
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Waltz With Bashir - Opening Film Night | Come to the opening night of the film that had everyone’s tongues wagging this year at the Melbourne International Film Festival. complimentary champagne on arrival plus an introduction by a special guest speaker.
Ari Folman’s film is a work of art and a must-see! >>> | |
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Shattered Reflection | Women in senior management positions can often be unsupported and lonely, whereas often the male in an equivalent position has a wife or partner to come home to. In Shattered Reflection, Christine in her senior role, is unsupported and alone which seems to exacerbate her problems.
Surviving the ... >>> | |
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Yvette Johansson | A Tribute to Stan Getz and Carlos Jobim | Once Yvette walks onto the stage you are hers for the evening...She lures you into her music den with a charismatic presence and hypnotizing voice. Enjoy the timeless Jazz classics, dreamy Latin tunes - performed to perfection. This night, Yvette will be joined by Joe Ruberto (piano), Michael Torton... >>> | |
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Dozynki presents a Gypsy Cabaret | Come and enjoy a night of festivities with flamboyant belly dancers; a fiery gypsy dance troup; an exceptional gypsy band from Melbourne called TZIGANI and gastronomical delights, made in that old fashioned way!
Dress code is your favorite gypsy outfit - dress up if you dare!
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KEVIN BORICH | With a professional career spanning 30 years, Kevin Borich has done it all.
Beginning with the LA- DE- DA’S in New Zealand, writing the classic hit `Gonna See My Baby Tonight’, to his KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS and The PARTY BOYS, Kevin has performed at some of the biggest Rock events Australia has seen.... >>> | |
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The Grocer's Son | Directed by Eric Guirado
France/2007/Drama/French with English subtitles/Rated M
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It is summer, and thirty-year-old Antoine is forced to leave the city to return to his
family in Provençe. His father is sick, so he must assume the lifestyle he thought he had shed—driving the family g... >>> | |
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Sue Ingleton in "The First Step on a Tram is Hell" | Enter the demented worlds of ‘Bill’ and ‘Edith’. This no-holds-barred revelation of ageing and aged care, skilfully manipulated, devastatingly mishandled by these alter egos of Australian Comedy wild card – Sue Ingleton, renowned from the Edinburgh Fringe, Montreal Juste Pour Rire and healthy Asian ... >>> | |
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Sue Ingleton in "The First Step on a Tram is Hell" | Enter the demented worlds of ‘Bill’ and ‘Edith’. This no-holds-barred revelation of ageing and aged care, skilfully manipulated, devastatingly mishandled by these alter egos of Australian Comedy wild card – Sue Ingleton, renowned from the Edinburgh Fringe, Montreal Juste Pour Rire and healthy Asian ... >>> | |
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From Russia with Love | Have you ever wanted to visit Russia? Learn its history? Speak the language? Understand the culture and politics of that mysterious, vast and diverse country? You have the opportunity to get a glimpse of some or all of these interesting domains with a Russian teacher who has over 30 years experience... >>> | |
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Beautiful Baroque | Beautiful Baroque
Works by Vivaldi Telemann Handel Bach
Cello: Ivana Snaidr, Gideon Bosua
Oboe: Rachel Burke
Flute: Stephanie Andrews
Harpsichord: Marta Majka >>> | |
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Be Creative | With life coaching, you can redefine yourself to help you connect to people in new ways and obtain the results you want in aspects of your life where you may have lost focus.
This is a one hour private session which is priced at $70 and is free for ON THE HOUSE members.
- Contact Galina on: 041980... >>> | |
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The Comedy Lair Wed 6 August with Claire Hooper and Adam Rozenbachs | After kicking off with a capacity crowd for July's big re-opening show, The Lair returns the first Wednesday in August with another big show ...so lots of funny ha ha for you to enjoy.
Having exploded onto Melbourne comedy's live scene only a few short years ago, Claire Hooper has rocketed up the... >>> | |
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The Legends of Australian Comedy | This is a collection of Australia’s finest and well preserved comedians whose combined stage time well exceeds 100 years of experience.
Laugh Out Loud presents The Legends of Australian Comedy. This is a collection of Australia’s greatest comedy talent, comedians who pioneered and helped shape A... >>> | |
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AS TIME GOES BY | A programme of popular songs from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s
featuring the Auspops strings and rhythm section and leading vocalists
On Friday July 11 APO presents an 11 member section of the APO strings with a top class rhythm section in “As Time Goes By” – a collection of evergreens and... >>> | |
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Advanced Film Screening - The Savages | THE SAVAGES is an irreverent look at family, love and mortality as seen through the lens of one of modern life’s most bewildering and challenging experiences: when adult siblings find themselves plucked from their everyday, self-centered lives to care for an estranged elderly parent. Starring Laura... >>> | |
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Borrowed Time | BORROWED TIME
Written and Directed by Stephen House
In an attempt to relive a glorious past seven people regroup after thirty five years apart. Can anything ever be as it was? Only time will tell. And time is running out... fast.
Starring some of Adelaide’s most experienced professional actor... >>> | |
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Carpe Jugulum | Vampires are seizing the throat!
Can witches seize the day?
Adapted from Terry Pratchett's twenty third Discworld novel.
A fast moving funny and ingenious battle of wills between vampires and witches, Carpe Jugulum is a worthy follow up to the highly successful "Maskerade"
Season runs Wed to Sa... >>> | |
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The Comedy Lair Grand Re-Opening Opening Night Show | After a break of almost two and half years (where does the time go?!) The Comedy Lair returns!
The Lair now has a new home, upstairs at Hardiman’s Hotel in Kensington, where it will run as a monthly room, on the first Wednesday of each month, starting July. To mark the occasion we have a big ope... >>> | |
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Asylum | 'At every level, the execution of the play is first rate. Sometimes clever, sometimes truly inspired.'
Chris Boyd, Herald Sun, March 2007
Winner of the 2005 Wal Cherry Play of the year Award; 2007 Victorian Premier's Literary Award Shortlist.
It is 1993 and the four-year protection visa bestow... >>> | |
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The Curtin Raiser! | This is a condensed production of the Comics Lounge weekend show.
See the big names from T.V & Radio mixing it with the best new comedy stars. Including special guest M.C/Host Pommy Johnson, Brad Oakes, Craig Millar, Fox K & many more.
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Comedy Festival Extension... | The showcase of comedians will star Gab Rossi, Brad Oakes, Craig Millar and other special guests.
Each one will get all sorts of giggles out of you!!
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Lorna Luft - Songs My Mother Taught Me | After recent appearances at The Arts Centre, Lorna Luft, daughter of Judy Garland, is returning to Melbourne and Her Majesty's Theatre for one presentation only of this very personal tribute to an entertainment legend. Songs My Mother Taught Me is a lovingly staged, multimedia extravaganza melding o... >>> | |
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Eduard Volchek and the legendary Gennadi Dubinsky in Concert! | This is your chance to witness renowned Russian-born pianist Eduard Volchek in concert to celebrate the release of his third album "Salut!". In celebrating the new cd, this concert features the winner of many competitions in Russian Federation, soloist of "Opera of Australia" Gennady Dubinsky. Genna... >>> | |
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THE COUNTERFEITERS | Directed by Stefan Ruzowitsky and starring Karl Markovics (Inspector Rex), this 2008 Academy Award Winning Best Foreign Language Film, is the story of Salomon Sorowitsch, counterfeiter extraordinaire and bohemian. After getting arrested in a German concentration camp in 1944, he agrees to help the N... >>> | |
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If I should die before I wake | By Rebecca Lister
A performed Reading of the highly successful production ‘If I Should Die Before I Wake’ which has toured Victoria to great acclaim.
Wednesday, 16th April at 7.30pm
The Williamstown Mechanics Institute
Corner of Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown
‘If I Shoul... >>> | |
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CORPUS MEDICORUM | Featuring international violinist Libby Wallfisch | Formed by Melbourne Cardio-thoracic Surgeon Phillip Antippa, Corpus Medicorum (previously Corpus Medicum) constitutes many of the core musicians of The Australian Doctors' Orchestra.
'Corpus Medicorum' - meaning body of doctors - aims to keep the spirit of the Doctors' Orchestra alive by perform... >>> | |
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David Williamson | Every man has his price but does it buy his Sanctuary?
Bob King believes that he has found his “Sanctuary”.
That is until John Anderson turns up to challenge it.
The psychological and emotional battle that ensues ignites a string of moral dilemmas for both men.
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170 years later | A masterpiece and tribute to the first Steinway Piano | Allans Music proudly presents Steinway 1 - a superb opportunity to come and see a remarkable and unique collection of pianos. Three pianos previously hidden away from the public with only professionals lucky enough to play the coveted pieces are coming to Melbourne to the Toorak Uniting Church >>> | |
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Craig Millar in Creative Space – The Ultimate Advertising Agency | Craig Millar is no stranger to the comedy circuit, having always wanted to be a performer from the age of 8 when his mother took him to a local theatre and asked him if that is what he wanted to do, from that moment on Craig started performing in school productions, he attributes his wit to seeing t... >>> | |
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Dolls, Doves & A Diva | Cabaret | Was Prince right? Do Doves cry? What do dolls and a diva have in common anyway? And how much wood would a wood-chuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck a dove on the job? These and many more questions will be answered on this exciting new cabaret show brought to you by a sumptuous selection of Austral... >>> | |
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Steinway Spectacular | Get ready for an evening of unprecedented virtuosity when eight of Australia’s leading pianists perform the most compelling works ever written for piano on eight Steinway Concert Grands in The Steinway Spectacular - for one performance only.
The spectacular grand finale world premiere of the Sir Ch... >>> | |
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The Comedy Collective | Michael Connell began getting laughs at the age of three in his back yard with the Hills Hoist acting as stage and curtain, and he hasn’t stopped performing since.
At the age of thirteen Michael added juggling to his already extensive talents and spent several years busking and touring with ... >>> | |
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BABAGANOUSH | Babaganoush have another gig at Open Studio this Friday, with special guest Matt Stonehouse on percussion. Come down and enjoy the lovely ambience at Open Studio...candle-lit tables, yummy crepes, warm fire out the back and lovely art work in z house. >>> | |
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Andrea Powell in Gobbeldygook | International Comedy Festival | One woman, 9 characters, a racist wombat and some utter nonsense.......
With an array of spanking new characters Andrea explores the utter nonsense we all utter when attempting to communicate with each other, ignorance and racism a common thread. Green Room Award nominee.
“Excellent comic timi... >>> | |
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George Smilovici - Its all Good!? | George Smilovici Australia’s only Cuban, Jewish comedian to have a number one hit single in Australia, NZ ,USA (I’m so Tuff ) this show is the closest you will come to that certain delight that you get from rubber necking at a car crash-Brimming with music, family stories, social insights, hysterica... >>> | |
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In The Field | Tasty Tales of Growth, Love, and Life performed in an organic vegetable field. Captivating stories told with theatre and dance sprout in the heightened and dream like world that is the last remaining vegetable field close to Melbourne's city centre. Between the earth and the sky three lovable and q... >>> | |
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FROCK | JAZZ MUSIC | Frock are five musicians bringing together years of performance and writing experience in to one ensemble. The group explores compositional forms and aesthetics from cultures as varied as Eastern Europe, Cuba, West Africa and Latin America. These influences are combined with passion, energy, and hum... >>> | |
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SOMETHING ABOUT NEEDLES & RAZORBLADES | ‘Something About Needles & Razorblades’ is unlike any other comedy show you’ve ever seen.
Some have described it as a “live horror movie” as Tim Ellis is forced to undergo a series of bizarre tests orchestrated by the evil mastermind Sudoku.
He swallows razorblades, but that’s only the ... >>> | |
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Mantalk | Born story-tellers, Neil Thomas and David Wells have been friends since the first day of school when they were paired together to do a short play about their holidays, travelled the world together and ate, slept, bathed and performed inside a shop window for six months. In Mantalk, they bare their f... >>> | |
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ST KILDA LAUGHS FESTIVAL | George Smilovici - Its all Good!? | George Smilovici Australia’s only Cuban, Jewish comedian to have a number one hit single in Australia, NZ ,USA (I’m so Tuff ) this show is the closest you will come to that certain delight that you get from rubber necking at a car crash-Brimming with music, family stories, social insights, hysterica... >>> | |
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YASMIN LEVY in Concert | Experience the unforgettable voice of YASMIN LEVY singing Ladino love songs from medieval Spain. Fused with Andalucian flamenco and the sounds of the Middle East, lushly backed by her 5 piece ensemble featuring clarinet, zurna, percussion and flamenco guitar.
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Argentine Tango | Tango is more than just a dance! | A lot of people in Australia associate tango with ballroom dancing or Hollywood movies portraying couples doing overt gestures with rose between the teeth. This popular misconception probably comes from the tango having been often taken very much out of its rich cultural context.
In reality the t... >>> | |
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VARDOS | Vardos are a theatrical trio who spin their gypsy tunes into a dizzy passion. This violin-accordion-double bass trio add superb animation to their musical tales of joy and sadness. They bounce through Romanian, Moldavian and Hungarian tunes with joy and laughter. This is an authentic and highly ente... >>> | |
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Cole | Check ‘em OUT, and be quick to book. In Midsumma 2006 these girls SOLD OUT! Lysa Nads & Leesa Alopecia, are two No Frills, Home Brand girls, trapped, scanning their options while navigating life’s turnstile. Devotees of everything McCune, they sing and dream of a life outside their generic existence... >>> | |
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Pratchett Pieces Two - The Radio Play | Two Terry Pratchett stories adapted for the stage by Pamela Munt and performed as radio plays with live sound effects.
THRILL to the action! LAUGH at sound effects created live on stage! SWOON over the real looks of those handsome heroes, leading ladies and worn out warriors who will stop at noth... >>> | |
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The Comedy Festival |GREG FLEET, SPECIAL GUEST BRAD OAKES | Greg Fleet is one of Australia’s most experienced and popular stand up comics. As a NIDA trained actor Fleety made the plunge in 1987, starting out as a sit down comic (he was too nervous to stand) at the Prince Patrick Hotel in Melbourne.
Brad’s extensive repertoire is the sound result of two deca... >>> | |
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Unstrung Heroes | From the creator of tango's violin, comes the Melbourne premiere of unstrung heroes. This comical show features Alto string quartet performing smoke on the water, bohemian rhapsody and more! Presenter, Sophie Kesoglidis, has audiences begging for more, as she amuses with quirky anecdotes and reveals... >>> | |
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OzMade Musicals 2007 | OzMade Musicals 2007 - A showcase presenting some of Australia’s leading artists performing excerpts from Australian musicals... TONY SHELDON - star of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical will host the concert introducing other stars of the stage including NANCYE HAYES, TONI LAMOND, SILVIE P... >>> | |
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Mary Bryant | Magnormos Prompt Musicals presents
MARY BRYANT - Book / Lyrics by Nick Enright - Music by David King - Set to a classic, evocative score, the legendary true story of one woman's quest for a better life during the harsh realities of Australia's colonial settlement comes to life in the epic musical, ... >>> | |
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BABAGANOUSH | Babaganoush conjures up images of fine red wine with their rich resonance from the Balkans irregular rhythms. They make you feel at home with their familiar gypsy sounds. Babaganoush dare you to feel the joy and sorrow. Malini Chidzey - Violin; Colette Mortreux - Clarinet; Mark Planigale - Accordion... >>> | |
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KLEZMANIA | Klezmania is regarded as Australia's leading Klezmer band. Klezmania's broad repertoire moves from the diverse cultures of the "Old World" of Romania, the Balkans, Turkey and the Ukraine to the USA and Australia with their own spirited original music.
Please listen to some music samples here - http... >>> | |
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Handel MESSIAH | It's a wonderful tradition in the West - on the First Saturday after the Melbourne Cup.
Presented by Doug Heywood and Hobsons Bay City Council.
Handel's Messiah with the Camberwell Chorale and the Camerata Orchestra.
Loved and performed throughout the world, performances of Handel's Messiah... >>> | |
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True Live Melbourne International Arts Festival | Spontaneous, orchestrated, brilliant, yet unpredictable – True Live are everything their name indicates and more. A six-piece band of classically-trained musicians, this collective have been making their own genre-bending concoction of hip hop, jazz and contemporary beats since coming together in 20... >>> | |
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The Journey Girl | From the exciting new theatre company that brought us the recent success 'tick,tick…BOOM!' (Theatreworks, June 2007), NEO Production Company will embark on another endearing quest- presenting Melbourne audiences with a most charming Australian comedy, 'The Journey Girl' from Wednesday 24 October at... >>> | |
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THE LIFE OF BOB MARLEY by ROGER STEFFENS | World renowned expert on the life and music of Bob Marley, ROGER STEFFENS narrates live the definitive history of the reggae legend and freedom fighter.
Steffens returns to Australia with ALL NEW 2 hour shows of previously unreleased rare film. Clips include the earliest known footage of Marley in ... >>> | |
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The Music Committee In Concert | Melbourne International Arts Festival | In two altogether different concert appearances The Music Committee of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) offers audiences an intimate evening of new music. Internationally acclaimed composers, musicians, and longstanding Cunningham collaborators John King, David Behrman, Takehisa Kosugi and ... >>> | |
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Melbourne International Arts Festival | Gong Myoung | The hugely innovative Korean ensemble Gong Myoung take traditional instruments, and some of their innovations, to create a new sound in Korean music. These classical artists are taking their homeland and gradually the rest of the world by storm by designing instruments and music that create a fusion... >>> | |
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Benn Bennett & Wes Snelling in BLACK BAG! | Black Bag is a 55 minute musical journey into the world of two German brothers. Written and performed by Wes Snelling and Benn Bennett, BLACK BAG stems from a rehearsal in which Benn sat at a piano and Wes stood alongside him with a case full of random props and costumes. The first BLACK BAG gig off... >>> | |
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DJANGO GYPSIES | Among the gypsy jazz musicians that play in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli, there are a few that really stand out. This group truly recreates the legacy of the old masters and certainly is elite. Gypsy blood runs through the veins of the top jazz violinist, Igor Oskolkov. His c... >>> | |
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Great Chefs of Europe with "The Lovers" | Driven along by the rhythm section of Jennifer Hawley on guitar, and Rob Mahoney on double bass, the Great Chefs also feature the brilliant guitar of Martin Elepans and the beautiful soaring violin of Mathew Arnold.
One of the most original voices in the Australian music community - a multi-face... >>> | |
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Emergence, by Synarcade Audio Visuals | Emergence is a unique and daring interactive show combing film and live theatre by Synarcade Audio-Visuals, where audiences are invited to build an ideal human being and watch it come alive. Like a 'choose-your-own-adventure' book come to life, no two shows or two beings are ever the same. What wou... >>> | |
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Preview Screening of JOE STRUMMER: THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN | As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people’s lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reached out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.
In THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN, from British director Julien Temple (GLASTONBURY), Joe Strummer is ... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL | ReWorks: Altered Music Theatre | Boasting songs from a diverse range of musicals including Wicked, West Side Story, Les Miserables and Rent, this show is for a musical theatre lovers who crave a little variation. Classic songs are given a genre twist and are not always instantly recognisable - whether it's turning the well known b... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL | Tina Del Twiste | Tina is interested in the blues, the jazz, the music. She has been performing globally on stage and her screen for over 50 years. Not bitter, but quite twisted. She recently returned to the stage that once graced her to a sell-out season during the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. The current talk ab... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL | Stephen McDowell in Billy Joel & Me | Stephen McDowell is your average twenty something performer. He has bills to pay … so he works in retail to support himself between gigs. He has people to network with … so he enjoys a beverage or five. He has siblings that he doesn’t get along with … so he shares embarrassing stories about them in ... >>> | |
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Mobius Trio | Australian premiere of a Piano Trio by finnish composer J.Kokkonen prior departure to Denmark >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - All Nighter Festival Passes!!! | Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to present a venture into cabaret with their inaugural “Mechelec Cabaret Festival”.
Come and experience the rich and diverse array of fresh talent and entertainment in this thrilling three days of arts entertainment from the 6th – 8th September 2... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - Wes Snelling in RELEASED! | Huge hit of the Malthouse Cabaret Season 2007 arrives in Williamstown for one night only of disarming charm and fabulous absurdity. The luscious voice of Wes Snelling, honey dripped but as dangerous as it is tempting. Featuring music the likes of Freddie Mercury, Bjork, Beyonce, Bob Dylan and bac... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - Tina Del Twiste | Tina is interested in the blues, the jazz, the music. She has been performing globally on stage and her screen for over 50 years. Not bitter, but quite twisted. She recently returned to the stage that once graced her to a sell-out season during the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. The current talk ab... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - ReWorks: Altered Music Theatre | Boasting songs from a diverse range of musicals including Wicked, West Side Story, Les Miserables and Rent, this show is for a musical theatre lovers who crave a little variation. Classic songs are given a genre twist and are not always instantly recognisable - whether it's turning the well known b... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - Groove Tonic in A | Straight from their successful season of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Theatreworks, Groove Tonic joins WMTC Inc for two nights not to be missed with A'Capella and Other Catastrophes.
Featuring GT's signature style, both a'capella and accompanied by the GT Band, join the Groovers f... >>> | |
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MECHELEC CABARET FESTIVAL - Stephen McDowell in Billy Joel & Me | Stephen McDowell is your average twenty something performer. He has bills to pay … so he works in retail to support himself between gigs. He has people to network with … so he enjoys a beverage or five. He has siblings that he doesn’t get along with … so he shares embarrassing stories about them in ... >>> | |
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Mobius Duo | If you’re passionate about fine music, an evening with MOBIUS Duo is to be savoured! Enjoy chamber music full of passion and in an atmosphere of fellow music lovers for an exceptional evening of accomplished musical performance!
This is chamber music of the highest order.
Victoria Bilogan (pia... >>> | |
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DODO SOSOKA CZECHO-SLOVAK JAZZ TRIO | Stright from Europe with extensive Australian Tour
Featuring Dodo Sosoka - one of the most well-known drum and percussion soloists in Slovakia, as well as all over the world. Dodo has been performing for more than 40 years and is one on Europe's finest drum and percussion players.
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Diana Clark CD Launch "Breathe into Time" | OFFICIAL MELBOURNE CD LAUNCH.
A rare opportunity to hear vocalist Diana Clark and guitarist Doug de Vries playing Brazilian jazz sung in Portuguese in a concert featuring sparkling solos from de Vries intertwined with Diana's beautiful songs.
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Brad Oakes & Chris Bennett | Chris Bennett & friends live Wednesday 1st August.
You can collect the tickets from the box office when you arrive at the Comics Lounge they will be reserved under your name.
Show starts at 8:30pm. Best be at The Comics Lounge by 8pm.
If you were looking at coming for dinner we do our $15 meals... >>> | |
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Doug Chappel & Danny McGinlay | Doug Chappel & friends live Thursday 26th July.
You can collect the tickets from the box office when you arrive at the Comics Lounge they will be reserved under your name.
Show starts at 8:30pm. Best be at The Comics Lounge by 8pm.
If you were looking at coming for dinner we do our $15 meals fr... >>> | |
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PREVIEW Screening: EVENING | EVENING, directed by Lajos Koltai (FATELESS) and written by Michael Cunningham (THE HOURS) brings ten of the leading actresses of our generation to screens, including Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, Natasha Richardson, Glenn Close and Meryl Streep.
Overcome by the power of memory, An... >>> | |
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This is England Screening | Based on the experiences of writer/director Shane Meadows (Twenty Four Seven) THIS IS ENGLAND is the powerful story of a troubled boy growing up in 1983 working class England. Combining humour and violence, Meadows expertly directs newcomer 14 year old Thomas Turgoose in the role of Shaun, where he ... >>> | |
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Lucky Miles Screening | A standout of this years Adelaide Film Festival, LUCKY MILES recreates the experience of asylum seekers from a wryly, humanist perspective. >>> | |
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Greg Fleet & Chris Bennett | Free Double Passes for our Live Stand Up Comedy show with Greg Fleet, Chris Bennett and friends.
WHAT TIME:Show starts at 8:30pm, Dinner is available from 7pm
To make a booking email Grantlee:
comedy@thecomicslounge.com.au
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Ben Winkelman Trio | The Ben Winkelman Trio is an innovative and dynamic contemporary jazz piano trio that draws on diverse influences, which range from Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music to stride piano and Jelly Roll Morton’s “Spanish tinge”.
The Melbourne based trio has just completed a national tour all and is launch... >>> | |
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VARDOS | GYPSY MUSIC | Vardos don't hold back. They are a theatrical trio who spin their gypsy tunes into a dizzy passion. This violin-accordion-double bass trio adds superb animation to their musical tales of joy and sadness. They bounce through Romanian, Moldavian and Hungarian tunes with joy and laughter. This is an au... >>> | |
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Classical Journey | Classical music is everywhere. Far from being elitist, it is universal.
“Classical Journey” brings together three violinists who are about to become household names in Australia. Their combined talent and passion bring them to a career as serious classical musicians with popular mass-market ... >>> | |
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SON'S ROOM | Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti's signature talent for the overheard, unexpected, and happened-upon detail lends The Son's Room, the story of a grieving middle-class family, the unnerving quality of an unwanted surprise. Giovanni (Moretti) is a successful psychoanalyst whose family life is remarkabl... >>> | |
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Rock School | At the real life School of Rock a group of misfit kids get in touch with their inner rock star.
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RUN LOLA RUN | The film explores the events that fate alone controls and displays the constant "what if's" that occur every moment and that can easily change the happenings of the next. The film follows the events between a woman, Lola, and her boyfriend, Mani, who she desperately tries to save from death by helpi... >>> | |
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Charlie Chaplin Movies at the Astor | MODERN TIMES FOLLOWED BY THE GREAT DICTATOR
Modern Times is an hilarious depiction of man's daily struggle in the face of the dehumanising effects of technology. The story follows the famous "Little Tramp" character, who finds himself stuck in a monotonous factory job. The last great silent movi... >>> | |
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LAYER CAKE | LAYER CAKE
A slick crime thriller about the top and bottom ends of drug dealing in the UK and Europe, this British film is about a businessman ‘who just happens to deal in cocaine’. Played by a svelte-looking Daniel Craig, he is never called by name and in the credits is simply XXXX. He’s a smooth ... >>> | |
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MESA REDONDA | Brazilian Choro | MESA REDONDA | Brazilian Choro
Melbourne guitarist and band leader, Doug de Vries has long been at the frontier of instrumental music before the waves of popularity hit. Doug has been working on Choro projects (the instrumental music of Rio de Janeiro) for over 20 years now - this instrumental musi... >>> | |
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MALE OF THE SPECIES | THE MALE OF THE SPECIES
This is a play about blokes. Young blokes, yuppie blokes, middle-aged blokes... ...yeah, blokes. Starring Allan KERR and Craig HIGGS Directed by Allan KERR Produced by Kylie TRASK
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Capers Shows | MEATLOAF
Performing on stage with a 5 piece band, The Australian Meatloaf Show has been a huge hit with crowds all over Australia and internationally.
INXSIVE
INXSIVE have combined a theatrical element with great production to reproduce the sound and style of INXS. An absolute must see... >>> | |
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Tess de Quincey's Nerve 9 | Dancer and "formidable artist" (The Age) Tess de Quincey invites you into a feminine space where body and work co-exist, in the national tour of her celebrated work De Quincey: NERVE 9
Vocals: Amanda Stewart,
Audio Visual Sequencing: Debra Petrovitch,
Text: Francesca da Rimini,
Dance: Tess d... >>> | |
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NAUGHTY BY NATURE ( USA ) | NAUGHTY BY NATURE ( USA )
Naughty By Nature are arguably hip-hop's finest group and unquestionably one of its most beloved. Since the top of the decade, the Jersey based trio has enjoyed three platinum CDs, numerous gold and platinum singles, won a Grammy and helped bring hip hop culture to a whole... >>> | |
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AWILO LONGOMBA | AWILO LONGOMBA AFRICA’S #1 AFROBEATS SUPERSTAR! KORA multi Awards winning artist
Awilo is not just a regular artist doing regular music, his live outstanding performances and popularity makes him the MOST WANTED Congolese artists on the African continent and Europe. He has toured in African counti... >>> | |
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THE COLLINS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET | The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) presents an annual program of chamber music throughout Australia and Internationally. The core of ASQ’s Australian program is its National Subscription Season in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, supplemented by considerable regional touring, a seri... >>> | |
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Australian Premiere of "The Chosen" | Australian Premiere of "The Chosen"
Director Danny Gesundheit and producer Esther Gross together with a stellar cast - George Werther, Steven Curtis, Michael Szuc, Adam Wajnberg and Ben Morley - bring this heartwarming story to Melbourne audiences for the first time.
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B# Swings... Dave Williamson & Ross Wilson Sing | # Swings... Dave Williamson & Ross Wilson Sing
They've rocked and rolled their way around Australia with their vocal talents, now they're set to swing with Melbourne's fastest rising, hardest swingin' Big Band! B#'s back at 'The Cat' for it's 3rd and final stint of 2005 with these 2 great vocal tal... >>> | |
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A DEVIL INSIDE | DEVIL INSIDE
Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.... by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Shaun Kingma featuring Paula McDonald, Dan Walls, Olivia Hogan, David Gardette, Brett Whittingham and Catherine Kohlen. On Gene Slater's 21st birthday, his mother announces that his father was murder... >>> | |
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TRANCE DANCE | TRANCE DANCE
Whether you are an experienced dancer or have never danced before or simply love to move and groove with other like-minded souls in a beautiful space - we invite you to join us in the dance! Trance Dance is held with the intention of providing a safe sacred space which facilitates a jo... >>> | |
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COLE'S GIRLS | - The Music of Cole Porter was never meant to look like this! >>> | |
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LULO REINHARDT - DIRECT FROM GERMANY | Two electrifying guitarists go on a musical journey through Latin, jazz, gypsy and contemporary jazz funk.
Maurice D'Abruzzo, Sydney singer, guitarist and composer has invited Lulo Reinhardt (direct from Germany) to join him for a limited number of concerts in January and February. Lulo, grand-neph... >>> | |
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OMAR SOSA - He's the 'new king of Cuban Jazz" | OMAR SOSA - He's the 'new king of Cuban Jazz"
A spirited musician and composer who creates irresistible music. He blends the flair and freedom of jazz with influences of Afro-Cuban folklore and joyful rhythms from Latin America.
Afro-Cuban Jazz trio, featuring Omar Sosa piano, Anga Diaz, percu... >>> | |
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TRIBAL BELLYDANCE SHOW | MELBOURNE'S PREMIER TRIBAL BELLYDANCE SHOW! WITH MIDDLE EASTERN SURF BAND 'THE REEFERS' & PAULETTE REES-DENIS (USA)
Tapas available at the venue. Tribal Style merchandise will also be available at the venue.
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WHAT'S GOING ON? | Its Wogboy meets Fat Greek Wedding meets Seinfeld, Italian Style in a crazy two hour comedy about Love, Class & Spaghetti. Its all your Families & Relatives rolled up in one madcap show to work out WHAT'S GOING ON?
This is what the critics have said about this show:
"This play is brilliantly... >>> | |
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The Squid & The Whale | Writer-Director Noah Baumbach earned the 2005 Best Dramatic Directing Award as well as the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival for his heartfelt film about a family splintered by divorce. Anchored by an uncompromising performance by Jeff Daniels (Good Night and Good Luc... >>> | |
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YVETTE JOHANSSON & SWING PATROL | Swing till you drop to one of the best Swing Bands in Australia.
Once Yvette walks onto the stage you are hers for the evening...She lures you into her music den with a charismatic presence and hypnotizing voice. Enjoy the timeless Swing classics! Yvette knows just what it takes to get the shoes da... >>> | |
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THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL |A YANK DOWN UNDER | Features American Comedian called Dave Wiggins in an hour of stand up.
"A Yank Down Under" and is all about Dave's experiences of traveling down under. "It's the classic fish out of water sort of story," Dave points out, "It will appeal to Aussies with a sense of humour, plus any foreigners who ma... >>> | |
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THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL | Fox has gone on to perform in almost every comedy club around Melbourne including Vibe, Comics Lounge, Young and Jackson, and Odeon at Crown Casino. He’s also done well in competitions coming second at the FHM 'stand up' competition held at Colonial stadium in 2002, and winning first place in the Co... >>> | |
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Can you Hear Me Up The Back? | With Melissa Langton and Mark Jones Australia’s hottest cabaret duo, Melissa Langton and Mark Jones are bringing their sassy, contemporary, comic cabaret to Kingston Arts Centre! She’s the love child of Aretha Franklin and Yogi Bear! He’s very, very droll! She likes to talk! He likes to interrupt he... >>> | |
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Find Me, Call Me, Meet Me | Directed by Jessica BIRNBAUM Produced by Allan KERR
Every day we share space with strangers. Every day we go through the motions, work, rest and play. Every weekend four best friends go looking for love in all the wrong places… In modern times love has become a commodity it’s a business transactio... >>> | |
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THE PRINCE OF BRUNSWICK EAST | Stan Williams was never much good at playing the game. But luckily he found something he was good at - supporting. Being there for his team, every Saturday - come wind, rain or hail - shouting out for his boys, the Brunswick Bulldogs. He cheers them on in victory and stands by them in defeat and his... >>> | |
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A MINOR GLITCH | Max and Alice are supposed to fall in love. Unfortunately, a minor glitch in the cosmos occurs and that love is thwarted. So God sends down one of his angels to sort the problem and save the future of the planet. Regrettably, God chose the wrong angel. A MINOR GLITCH. When divine help is not so divi... >>> | |
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RIDING ALONE | Movie at Cinema Nova | From three time Academy Award nominated director Zhang Yimou comes a moving story of one man’s journey across China’s heartland.
Hoping to bridge the gap between himself and his dying son, Takata Gouichi (Takakura Ken) decides to find the famous Chinese opera singer Li Jiamen and video tape his ... >>> | |
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KENNY | This is a very special preview screening of KENNY. Opens in cinemas Aug 2006. From the biggest festival to the smallest church social, Kenny Smyth delivers porta-loos to them all.Part philosopher, part comedian and all heart, Kenny is one of the cogs in society's machinery; a knight in shining overa... >>> | |
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THE RETURN | Exceptional Drama. A pressure cooker ready to explode!
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The Fire and Soul of Pure Flamenco: JUAN MARTIN | Direct from Spain | A celebrated master of the fl amenco guitar Juan has twice been voted into the ‘top three guitarists in the world’ by US magazine Guitar Player.
“A composer to be ranked with Túrina and Tarrega” ANGLO-SPANISH REVIEW.
He performs with a highly distinctive compositional style which was formed ... >>> | |
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The 2006 Melbourne Fringe Festival |Baggage | On a cross roads not so far from here two travelling musicians set up their band to tell a story of adventure, high thrills, evil villains and courage. It's the story of young Matilda setting out on her first big adventure to see the world; which takes her to Bagville a place where bags walk, talk, ... >>> | |
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The End of Civilisation | Welcome to The End of Civilization, the caustically comic tale of a man, his wife and their world as it falls apart around them. The victims of downsizing, Henry and Lily book into a seedy motel and make a last-ditch attempt to find work. Before long, Henry’s fellow job hunters are checking out on d... >>> | |
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Scraping The Surface | Lyle Victor Albert presents an Art of Difference event in the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2006:
Scraping The Surface All the way from Canada, Scraping the Surface is an autobiographical one-man show, written and performed as a monologue by Canadian playwright/performer Lyle Victor Albert. His char... >>> | |
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The 2006 Melbourne Fringe Festival | THE CHINESE ART OF PLACEMENT | For the first time in Australia, an unholy theatrical trinity of Toronto, New York and Melbourne is proud to present a marquee production of Toronto’s Alley Theatre Workshop - Stanley Rutherford’s THE CHINESE ART OF PLACEMENT, performed by Stephen Najera & directed by Rusty Owen. This award-winning ... >>> | |
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The Comedy Festival | Comedian Sandwich Delicious!
The Comedy House @ FAD gallery | 14 corrs lane, Melbourne
Evan Jones - Extravaganza Pandemonium and Comic Spectacular
The Comedy House @ FAD gallery | 14 corrs lane, Melbourne
DANNY MCGINLAY'S STAR SPANGLED BENDER
Stork Hotel | 504 Elizabet... >>> | |
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The Italian | Classic Cinema, Elsternwick are delighted to announce a very special Russian cinematic event! Enjoy Russian BALTIKA beer tastings and Russian music before a screening of THE ITALIAN
THE ITALIAN has won over 30 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS and was OFFICIAL RUSSIAN ENTRY FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM, 2006... >>> | |
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TZIGANI | It has been said that all one needs to get drunk is a glass of water and a Gypsy fiddler
Tzigani’s new repertoire includes exciting music arranged by Hungarian composer Lakatos as well as the French master, Reinhardt.
They play the music of the much loved classical comp... >>> | |
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JETLAG | Based on the stories of Israel's bestselling young author Etgar Keret.Etgar Keret is the most popular writer among Israeli youth today. His books have achieved international acclaim and have been translated into 16 languages. His trail of awards includes the Book Publishers’ Association’s Platinum P... >>> | |
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Steve Bedwell, Paul Calleja | Each morning the people of Melbourne wake up to the voice of Steve Bedwell for he is the co-host of the top rating Triple M breakfast show 'Bedder's, Tim & Margie for Breakfast'. In 1998 Steve found enormous radio success when he moved into the breakfast shift at Triple M Melbourne. This shift is co... >>> | |
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Brad Oakes (Hey, Hey) & Dave Williams (Rove Live) | David is now regarded as one of Australia's brightest young stars. He has performed along side some of the nation's biggest comic names and has worked on all of Adelaide's major media outlets, since making his debut four years ago. During March 2000 David performed his one man show at The Adelaide F... >>> | |
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GREG FLEET & CHARLIE PICKERING | Greg Fleet, Charlie Pickering Charlie began to perform solo stand up in the pubs and clubs of Melbourne in 2000. He started the cult comedy room Stagetime with fellow comic Michael Chamberlin, each taking turns as host. Stagetime made a storming return to the Melbourne comedy landscape at Bar Open i... >>> | |
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FROM A DISTANCE | In the 2004 Athens Olympic women's eight rowing final, Sally Robbins stopped rowing. The media frenzy, and the discussion of national identity that followed are the starting points for this new performance by version 1.0. Using media transcripts and commentary on the 'no row incident', version 1.0 i... >>> | |
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CARLO CURLY | Carlo Curley’s vision helped inspire the $4.2 million refurbishment of the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, and now he is returning to Australia to perform on its ten thousand pipes for the first time. It is an event not to be missed!
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SPIEL AZOI | Oi Vey! Such a fantastic noise! This joyous celebration of Yiddish and Klezmer song is not to be missed - even if it is Saturday! Dynamic 5-piece band, Spiel Azoi transform the traditional with toe-tapping, hip swinging original arrangmenets and contemporary interpretations that finds the celebratio... >>> | |
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