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9 to 5 The Musical, now showing at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, is a happy blast from the past. The film of the same name came out in 1981, and the musical has embraced and been true to the original 1980s vibe. Advertisement Image: the ensemble, credit: David Hooley The show opens with […]
The exclusive Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Light: Works from Tate’s Collection has opened at ACMI. Curated by the Tate, this exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience the expansive collection of one of Britain’s most famous cultural institutions. Light features over 70 works spanning 200 years of art history including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, kinetic […]
Coinciding with the world-premiere The Picasso Century is a free NGV children’s gallery exhibition titled Making Art: Imagine everything is real. Families are invited to explore a range of hands-on activities and multimedia experiences inspired by methods of working invented by some of the most recognised European artists. Advertisement RELATED: Bounce into the Top Trampoline Parks in […]
The world-premiere Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, The Picasso Century, has opened in Melbourne. The Picasso Century maps the extraordinary career of Pablo Picasso by placing his work in dialogue with that of the artists with whom he intercepted and interacted throughout the 20th century, including Georges Braque, Salvador Dalí, Alberto Giacometti, Françoise Gilot, Valentine Hugo, Marie […]
The Australian premiere of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella has opened at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre and presents its contemporary take on the classic tale. Advertisement Image: Shubshri Kandiah as Ella in Cinderella, credit: Jeff Busby Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella was originally written for television in 1957 with Julie Andrews in […]
FUSE Festival is a contemporary, multi-arts festival that turns the City of Darebin into a platform for local artists and performers. This year, Darebin’s streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries will be transformed into zones of art, culture and creativity from 11 – 27 March 2022, with multiple family fun events. Advertisement I am incredibly inspired by the […]
Dino-obsessed kids can get up close and personal with Horridus as part of Melbourne Museum’s new permanent exhibition Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs. Named after Triceratops horridus, the species to which Horridus belongs, this is one of the most globally significant palaeontological discoveries ever made and the most complete real dinosaur skeleton in any Australasian […]
Spoil your loved ones this Easter with an Easter hamper filled with delicious chocolate treats. Whether you’re looking for something to send to grandparents, a friend, or kids, we’ve got you covered with lots of chocolate treat options. Advertisement Image: Mary Eats Cake – Chocolate Lovers Box Mary Eats Cake – Easter Range Mary Eats […]
Trying to find that perfect, special Christmas gift for kids can be challenging. If you are looking for unique or inspiring presents take a look at our top gift ideas for children of all ages. There are handmade designs, exhibition inspired gifts, books and games. Advertisement Credit: ACMI Shop, photo by Gareth Sobey ACMI Shop […]
With Halloween fast approaching, there is uncertainty about how to have a covid safe experience. There’s no need to walk the streets with your kids when there are multiple small businesses around Australia, that sell gorgeous Halloween activities to spook the kids out at home. Advertisement Image: Halloween Sensory Play Dough Busy Bag Halloween Sensory […]
Looking for a fun way to get the kids moving? Roller skating is an exciting indoor activity that helps kids build confidence, balance, and coordination—all while having a blast. Perfect for school holidays, birthday parties, or rainy-day outings, Melbourne has several family-friendly roller skating rinks that welcome skaters of all ages and skill levels. Here’s […]
There are some thrilling waterslides to be found in Melbourne and regional Victoria. With many waterslides offering action-packed features like twists, turns, vertical walls, drops, tunnels, LED shows and of course, speed. They are not for the faint of heart. If you have a thrill-seeker in the family and want to take the plunge. Here […]