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May 26
Review: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Melbourne  

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 […]

Mar 15
Family fun events at FUSE Festival 

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 […]

Mar 11
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition at Melbourne Museum

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 […]

Jul 15
Review: Frozen the Musical in Melbourne

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 […]

Jul 14
Disney: The Magic of Animation
 opens at ACMI

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, […]

Jun 25
Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids at NGV

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 […]

May 08
French Impressionism from The Museum of Fine Arts

A major exhibition of more than 100 masterworks of French Impressionism is coming to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in JUNE 2021 as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition series. The exhibition comes in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), an institution renowned worldwide for its rich holdings of Impressionist […]

Apr 29
Review: Drummer Queens at Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

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 […]

Feb 24
Frozen the Musical will open in Melbourne this June

With much anticipation and excitement, Melbourne families can experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen the musical when it opens in Melbourne in June 2021.  The incredible new production from the producers of Aladdin, The Lion King and Mary Poppins will open at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre, following its successful Australian premiere in Sydney in December 2020.  Advertisement Image credit: Lisa Tomasetti Adapted […]

Feb 23
FANGIRLS musical coming to Playhouse Theatre

The hugely popular FANGIRLS musical is making its Melbourne debut at Arts Centre Melbourne – Playhouse Theatre from 28 April– 9 May 2021 as a part of a national tour. Advertisement Image credit: Brett Boardman From award-winning playwright Yve Blake, this energetic musical will be showing in Melbourne for the first time following sell-out crowds for Belvoir’s season at the Seymour Centre. […]

Jan 25
NGV Triennial: a gallery-wide exhibition

The NGV has opened their doors for the first time in months and boy have we missed it. Against all challenges, they have managed to launch an impressive gallery-wide exhibition called NGV Triennial. This large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture is now showing at the NGV until 18 April 2021. Free and exclusive to […]

Jan 25
Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids at NGV

Japanese artist Misaki Kawai brings her playful dog characters to the NGV Kids Gallery as part of NGV Triennial. Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids is a colourful immersive play space inspired by dog parks and dog salons. Using her playful approach when making art, she has created a group of furry dog sculptures and […]