Category: Reviews
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 […]
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 […]
The wait is over Frozen the Musical is now showing at the Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne until January 2022. You have undoubtedly heard the name and may have seen the highly acclaimed and beautifully animated Disney movie in 2013. The story draws inspiration from the 1844 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Snow Queen. Advertisement […]
Disney: The Magic of Animation has opened at ACMI, as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. This unique exhibition showcases the magic that goes into making some of the world’s most iconic Disney films. Five hundred carefully selected pieces from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library in Los Angeles are on display, including sketches, […]
The latest kids exhibition at NGV International has arrived just in time for the School Holidays. Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning. The exhibition invites kids to participate in conversations about the future of our planet. Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids will run from […]
The Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island opened to the public in 1992. The reserve aims to protect an area of habitat so a population of koalas can live and breed safely. It also provides visitors with the opportunity to view koalas and other Australian wildlife up close and personal in their natural habitat. Advertisement […]
Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island is world-renowned for its Penguin Parade, a nightly wildlife event where thousands of Little Penguins waddle ashore at sunset. Home to one of the largest colonies of Little Penguins in the world, the island offers families a chance to witness this remarkable natural spectacle up close. We […]
Accessible from a small one-way bridge on the northeast side of Phillip Island is nestled on the fertile and windswept island that is known as Churchill Island. In 1801, lieutenant James Grant disembarked from the Lady Nelson with seeds provided by farmer John Churchill after whom the island was named. The seeds were given with […]
From the minute you step into Melbournes’ Comedy Theatre you are transported into a post-apocalyptic space, with industrial sets and drums positioned throughout the stage. Eight extremely talented Drummer Queens bring flair and vitality to the stage in an electrifying 80-minute show. Advertisement With a blend of movement and rhythm the show takes you on […]
Billy Elliot The Musical has returned to Melbourne at the stunning Regent Theatre to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Australian Tour. With millions of fans across five continents, Melbourne now has the chance to experience this heartfelt and unforgettable production once again. Advertisement RELATED: Harry Potter Experiences Across Melbourne Billy Elliot The Musical Melbourne, image credit […]
Brass Monkeys at the Melba Spiegeltent is a high-energy, family-friendly show that combines circus skills, comedy, and live music to entertain kids and adults alike. From the creators of Children are Stinky, this show brings laughter, acrobatics, and audience participation together in a fun, unforgettable performance. Advertisement Image: Brass Monkeys, credit Kiddiehood Directed by Malia […]
Victoria’s newest Children’s Museum, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has opened its doors in the heart of Geelong. The iconic Wintergarden building has been transformed into an immersive play space for children aged 1 to early primary, and their families. My kids and I headed down to Geelong to check it out. We were welcomed […]