THE DEATH OF PETER PAN (22 MAY – 2 JUNE)

By Barry Lowe Directed by Robert Chuter Presented by FLY-ON-THE-WALL Theatre ‘To fall in love, really in love, would be an awfully big adventure…” Stretching across 1920′s Eton, Paris and Oxford, The Death Of Peter Pan tells a story of suppressed passions, admirations and love. Michael Llewelyn Davies, J. M. Barrie’s  favourite...
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STONNINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 (16-26 MAY)

Proudly showcasing 100 per cent Australian talent, Stonnington Jazz is one of the most anticipated events on the jazz calendar. For 11 days, music lovers will descend on Stonnington’s most iconic venues to enjoy the spectrum of styles the jazz genre encompasses, performed by emerging talents and some of the...
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AN AFTERNOON WITH… LUKE DEVENISH (3 JUNE)

An Afternoon With… is a great way to enjoy a Monday afternoon. Meet an outstanding selection of special guests as they discuss their lives with host ROBERT CHUTER.        MONDAY, 3 JUNE - LUKE DEVENISH     Devenish grew up in the Perth Hills where he attended Eastern Hills Senior High School and Curtin University in the 1980s....
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ARAFAT IN THERAPY (4-9 JUNE)

Lawyer by day, actor by night, Jeremie Bracka’s hilarious one-man political comedy Arafat in Therapy returns to Chapel Off Chapel after a sell out season at Theatre Works in 2011. The show parodies the Middle-East peace process through farce, mockumentary and autobiographical monologue. It is a journey through Jeremie’s experiences...
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GENESIS TO BROADWAY (11- 20 JUN)

Back by Popular Demand After a stunning World Premiere Season, audiences will again have the opportunity to be treated to a fantastic, fascinating,fun filled musical journey of song dance and comedy. From the heartfelt melodies of the Middle East, sizzling flamenco rhythms of Spain, romantic expressions of Italy, exciting beats of Africa...
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PREFACE 3 – EXHIBITION (18 JUN – 7 JUL)

St Kilda Community Housing invites you to PREFACE 3, an exhibition showcasing the artwork of the tenants living in rooming houses.  This exhibition is the culmination of eight months of art and photographic workshops, coordinated by Carmel Louise. As a formal introduction to the St Kilda and surrounding communities, PREFACE 3...
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JULIE MADLY DEEPLY (21-22 JUN)

Starring Sarah-Louise Young The hills are alive… with the sound of Julie! Loved and adored by millions around the globe, Dame Julie Andrews is a genuine legend of entertainment. But did Mary Poppins ever long to let her hair down at the end of a hard day? Did Maria Von Trapp ever...
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MELBOURNE CABARET FESTIVAL (27-30 JUN)

The 4th Annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns over four massive nights. Chapel Off Chapel will be thriving with some of the best cabaret talent the world has to offer. Eight shows never seen before in Melbourne – 4 of them international stars from the USA and UK, 4 of them by...
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CHAPLIN: A LIFE IN CONCERT (27-28 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival Composed and performed by David Pomeranz [USA] One man. One dazzling score. One spellbinding performance. A unique evening of musical theatre which dramatises in song the life story of the brilliant and controversial artist, Charlie Chaplin. The show’s composer and star, Platinum Award-winning Recording Artist, David Pomeranz, portrays a...
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SPANKY [UK] – DEAD BITCHES (27-28 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival It’s 21 December 2012. Spanky, head nurse, sits alone in an empty hospital room, introspective and contemplating the end of the world as predicted by the Mayan calendar. As Doomsday approaches, Spanky is visited by four apocalyptic Dead Bitches who usher in the end of the world. Spanky’s...
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SITTING WITH THE FAT MAN (27-28 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival The Songs of Randy Newman Starring Sally Bourne & Mark Jones A celebration of songwriter Randy Newman at his darkly hilarious best, presented by two of Melbourne’s most acclaimed cabaret stars joining forces for the first time. Newman’s greatest songs are the delusional monologues of bigots, petty criminals, slave...
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JOEY ARIAS [USA] – ARIAS ON HOLIDAY (27-28 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival New York cabaret icon, Joey Arias, is joined by jazz piano virtuoso, Charly Zastrau, in this intimate show featuring selections from his first recording Arias on Holiday as well as highlights from his recent sold out concerts at New York’s Central Park Summer Stage and London’s...
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OPRAHFICATION (29-30 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival In 2011, Oprah Winfrey closed the book on 25 years of world dominating television. Now she’s back to present to you the ultimate interview! This side-splitting, multi-award winning cabaret is brought to you by Rachel Dunham (Rock of Ages) whose extraordinary portrayal of the fading talk-show...
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ADAM GUETTEL [USA] IN CONCERT (29-30 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival In recent years he disappeared … into the studio. Into five new shows: a fairy tale adventure, an invisible man, a love story, a thing about wanting to be good called Millions and an opera for the devil. Under the musical direction of long-time collaborator, Kim Grigsby,...
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JON JACKSON – BRINKERING ON THE TEET (29-30 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival Cabaret stalwart Jon Jackson brings all his acclaimed characters to the stage in the one show for the very first time, plus introduces a new character. Using his incredible multi-octave voice, Jon brings to life characters as diverse as Prisoner’s Bea Smith, Elvis (who ages from young...
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FEM BELLING – DEAR BLOSSOM (29-30 JUN)

Presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival Music, tales and obsessions of Cult Chanteuse, Blossom Dearie. Award-winning jazz vocalist and leading lady, Fem Belling, brings to life the independent spirit and wistful romanticism of Blossom Dearie, the ‘childlike’ vocalist with a caviar taste in songs and musicians. An aural, visual and emotional journey through Blossom’s...
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MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM GUETTEL [USA] (30 JUN)

Two-time Tony® Award winner, Broadway composer and lyricist, Adam Guettel, will teach a series of public master class in Australia this June. In each 4 hour class, Mr Guettel will work with some of Australia’s hottest musical theatre talent, deconstructing songs from a broad range of music theatre styles and composers,...
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ROOLA BOOLA 2013 (2-5 JUL)

Roola Boola is an interactive arts festival presented by the City of Stonnington that aims to encourage creativity, inspire and entertain children aged four to twelve. It is held during the first week of the July school holidays and consists of performances and workshops in theatre, music, circus, puppetry, dance and...
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MY LEONARD COHEN – THE WORKS OF LEONARD COHEN (6-14 JULY)

Performed by Stewart D’Arrietta’s Nine Piece Band There are few bodies of musical work that rouse, seduce and are of such solace, as much as that of Leonard Cohen. It is as rare to find an interpreter of great music as visceral, legitimate and intuitively arresting as Stewart D’Arrietta and Leonard and...
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THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE ETHNIC (12 AUG)

From the producers who brought you the sell-out IL DAGO and Comicus Erectus tours, comes the next instalment set to have crowds in stitches for all of the politically incorrect reasons. The Good The Bad And The Ethnic features a bumper-line up of the finest ethnic comedians including one of Australia’s...
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THE IDEA OF NORTH – 2Oth ANNIVERSARY CONCERT (29 SEP)

To celebrate 20 magnificent years together, Australia’s leading a cappella quartet, The Idea of North will be touring a special anniversary show.It will be a night of reminiscing with beautiful vocal music and the launch ofa brand new album to mark this special occasion. They have been recognised in many major...
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