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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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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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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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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AN AFTERNOON WITH…KERRI SIMPSON (8 JUL)
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, 8 JULY - KERRI SIMPSON
Few singers anywhere have so successfully traversed musical genres as Kerri Simpson. The woman dubbed as “Australia’s Queen of Blues & Gospel”...
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SHOW OFF AT CHAPEL (12 JUL)
Hosted by musical theatre and cabaret star Trevor Jones.
For anyone who enjoys a moment in the spotlight, loves an audience or has a talent that must be shared… Show-Off -At-Chapel – the late-night, post-show, foyer showcase of new and loved acts performed for you by some serious talents – emerging, established or simply...
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THE TAP PACK (21 JUL – 4 AUG)
Cool Classics With A Fresh Twist
THE TAP PACK is a high energy, tap comedy show inspired by the infamous ‘Rat Pack’ which included the famous talents of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jnr. This new, highly entertaining act features Australia’s finest young tap dancers tapping up a storm....
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PLAYWRIGHTING & MUSICALS – SLAM (21 & 28 JUL – 4 & 11 AUG)
With multi-award winning Dramatist Anthony Crowley
Bring it — bounce it — crank it up — crank it out — make it count
Whether you’re a writer who wants to sharpen your skills and hone your play — or the creators of a new musical — or cabaret — who want expert...
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TOPOLOGY PRESENTS TEN HANDS (11 AUG)
Presented by TOPOLOGY
Experience a single, continuous one-hour piece of original music, devised and performed by Australia’s foremost ‘contemporary classic’ composition and Performance Company. We invite you to feel the energy and enjoy the intellect of their latest articulation – TEN HANDS.
This highly-anticipated performance celebrates the release of their 10th album...
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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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OUTSIDE THE BOX (15-31 AUG)
Candlelight Productions in partnership with Servants Community Housing invites you to experience life… Outside the Box.
How do you know when you’re home?
Inspired by the real life stories of residents in a rooming house in Hawthorn, this group devised performance explores issues of homelessness and home.
A small team of experienced actors...
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STIFF (16-25 AUG)
When Angel Delight inherits her estranged father’s funeral parlour she initially thinks that her luck has come in as the land alone is worth millions. The only trouble is a small condition in the will that states she must first operate the business for 5 years to reach the 100th...
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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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NOVEMBER SPAWNED A MONSTER (23 OCT – 3 NOV)
‘Sleep on and dream of love, because it’s the closest you will get to love… Poor twisted child…’ Featuring Mark Taylor as William
HALF A PERSON: MY LIFE AS TOLD BY THE SMITHS continues…
Shocked out of his post-adolescent self-obsession by the death of a dear friend, twenty something William decides the...
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