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Animal welfare put second to NSW border lockout

Many Australians have been supportive of the border closure between New South Wales and Victoria to stop the spread of COVID-19, however it is...

BIG LOVE LIGHT WALK RADIATES THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE

BIG LOVE LIGHT WALK RADIATES THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE TO SYMBOLISE A LIFE-CHANGING MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN On Thursday 10th of October 2019, Australian Childhood Foundation...

2018 Live N Local Festival Line-Up Announced!

  https://www.facebook.com/livenlocalstkilda/videos/2057215961263203/   2018 PROGRAM ANNOUNCED! Live N Local is back with a knock-out line-up packed full of local talent! From 25 August to 1 September, head south side for...

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW COMES HOME TO MELBOURNE

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW COMES HOME TO MELBOURNE AUSTRALIAN STARS INCLUDE TODD MCKENNEY AND SHANE JACOBSON   [ngg_images source="galleries" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_pro_mosaic" row_height="180" margins="5" last_row="justify" lazy_load_enable="1" lazy_load_initial="35" lazy_load_batch="15" display_type_view="default" ngg_proofing_display="0" captions_enabled="0" captions_display_sharing="1" captions_display_title="1" captions_display_description="1" captions_animation="slideup" order_by="imagedate" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]   In electrifying news for the Rocky Horror Show, it was revealed that theatre, film and television stars Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson have joined the cast for the current Melbourne season at Her Majesty’s Theatre which opened on 12 July 2018. Australia’s favourite multi-award winning triple threat Todd McKenney stars as Frank N’ Furter, a role he has wanted to perform since commencing his career. “I have dreamt of playing this role ever since I first saw the stage show in Perth in the 80’s, it is one of those rare beauties that gives an actor the opportunity to put their personal stamp on one of the most fun characters in musical theatre. I’ve been offered the role in the past but the timing has never been right so now I finally get to live out my dream, I can’t wait to get my corset, pearls, fishnets and high heels on to give Melbourne audiences the night of their lives!” McKenney said. Shane Jacobson performs the role of the Narrator, a Rocky Horror Show role traditionally performed by major stars across the globe. Shane is one of Australia’s most loved, award-winning actors, presenters and entertainers, he said “I am thrilled to be involved in one of the most iconic productions in musical theatre history.” Joining Todd and Shane on stage is Kristian Lavercombe who astounded audiences in the 2015 tour as Riff Raff, musical theatre favourites Amanda Harrison (Wicked, We Will Rock You) as Magenta, Nadia Komazec (Matilda, The Phantom of the Opera) as Columbia, Brendan Irving (The Bodyguard, An Officer and A Gentleman) as Rocky and James Bryers (Matilda The Musical, Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancin’) as Eddie/Dr Scott. Playing the roles of Brad and Janet, the naïve young couple caught up in a situation they don’t understand, are Rob Mallett (Les Misérables, Singin’ In The Rain) and Michelle Smitheram (Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical, Georgy Girl). The ensemble cast includes Bianca Baykara (The King & I, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Ross Chisari (Aladdin, Man of La Mancha), Hollie James (My Fair Lady, Carrie The Musical), Hayley Martin (Anything Goes, Singin’ In The Rain), Stephen McDowell (Jesus Christ Superstar, Mary Poppins) and Geoffrey Winter (The Bodyguard, Into The Woods).   The Rocky Horror Show is a true classic and one of theatre’s most endearing and outrageously fun shows. It opened at London’s Royal Court Theatre on June 19, 1973, quickly developing a cult following, and was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has the longest- running release in film history. This iconic brand holds a unique place in theatre history, a show which has defied the decades and continued to grow in popularity. The Rocky Horror Show is currently playing in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Argentina, Romania and Slovenia, and about to open in Belgium, Tokyo and other cities in Japan. It has recently closed in Korea and Brazil, and in 2018 will open in Israel, Canada, Iceland and the UK. Millions of people all over the world have and continue to see productions of The Rocky Horror Show and sing along to classics like Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, I Can Make You A Man, Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me, Over At The Frankenstein Place and of course, The Time Warp. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketek, so give yourself over to absolute pleasure, and let’s do the Time Warp again. Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne Season: From 12 July 2018 (Opening night was July 18) Performance Times: Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.00pm, Sunday 1.30 & 5.30pm Price: From $55.00* * An additional transaction fee and/or a credit/debit payment processing fee may apply www.rockyhorror.com.au

NYE with Together Events @ Circa, St Kilda

New Years Eve @ Circa, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda was, for the 6th year in a row, a jam packed event. Shoulder to shoulder with Melbourne's finest models and influencers, the shift from 2017 to 2018 was celebrated in opulent style.

Spring Racing Carnival 2017

Racegoers heading to Flemington for the 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival will again be able experience the best racing, entertainment, fashion and dining following a number of exciting changes to the look and feel of Australia’s most prestigious racecourse. Our Chief entertainment reporter and Director of Photography, Murray Schoorman will be filing exclusive images and reports from within the depths of the prestigious Birdcage precinct.

HALLOWEEN on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

The Halloween season is almost upon us and what better way to celebrate than at the spook-tacular Fitzroy Street Halloween Festival on Saturday 28 October on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, featuring roving entertainment and fun-filled activities for everyone!

Dolly Diamond: The Lady is a Tramp

THE LADY IS A TRAMP is an autobiographical tell-all and celebration of the life of a hard-working and fearless woman. Featuring tales of Dolly Diamond's life, loves and (alleged) lascivious behaviour this show features sensational new material and the incomparable Shanon Whitelock on piano.

Queen’s Birthday Street Party – St Kilda

THIS SUNDAY 11 June 2017 all eyes will be on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda .... and this time, for all the right reasons! The Gatwick...

Pride March 2017

On Sunday 29 January 2017, Victoria's iconic annual Midsumma Pride March will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary in St Kilda, solidifying and celebrating Victoria’s diverse L.G.B.T.Q.I.A+ communities – bringing the streets of St Kilda alive with Pride!
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Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
31/05/2024 10.00am until 31/05/2024 5.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
02/06/2024 10.00am until 02/06/2024 5.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | ALL TICKETS GONE!

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
2 Clarendon St
Southbank, Victoria
3006
Australia

Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
21/06/2024 10.00am until 21/06/2024 5.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets
23/06/2024 10.00am until 23/06/2024 5.00pm | Admin Fee $16.50 | Book Tickets

ICC Sydney Theatre at Darling Harbour
Darling Drive
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia

Stella – The Miles Franklin Story

Stella - The Miles Franklin Story
STELLA: The Miles Franklin Story – feat. Monique diMattina, Alma Zygier & Fem Belling

Songs, skits and gossip from a musical in development.

Acclaimed Australian composer/lyricist Monique diMattina presents a concert work-in-progress version of her newest project – STELLA: The Miles Franklin Story.

Sharing songs, stories, gossip and skits from this musical in development, Monique and her all-star chamber orchestra tell the extraordinary life story of Australian author Stella Miles Franklin.

Starring ALMA ZYGIER and FEM BELLING and featuring

The Brindabella String Quartet:

Fem Belling, Xani Kolac, Esther Henderson, Kalina Krusteva

The Talbingo Band:

Monique diMattina, Cat Canteri, Adrian Perger, Sam Lemann, Ben Robertson

Although the Miles Franklin Award is Australia’s most prestigious literary prize, most Australians are unaware that Miles was a woman, let alone the details of her extraordinary life.

Weaving together songs, gossip and Stella Miles Franklin’s own words, the show brings audiences on an epic journey from Franklin’s Snowy Mountains childhood to fame as the young author of My Brilliant Career, years battling for women’s suffrage and labour rights in the USA and UK, WWI field work, creative struggles and legacy as a trailblazing champion of Australian art, conservation and culture.

STELLA: The Miles Franklin Story will make you laugh, cry and love what Stella called ““our unique, inebriating, laughing, haunting, wistful, brooding, ancient, ageless, siren land”




Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
26/05/2024 2.00pm | Admin Fee $26.90 | Book Tickets

Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.