The smash hit Broadway musical Wicked flew in to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre on the weekend and treating the audience to an extraordinary evening of musical theatre, that captivated them from start to finish. From the moment the actors took to the stage, the audience was transported into a mesmerising world filled with magic, friendship, and the power of self-discovery. I was lucky enough to snare tickets to the special preview performance on Saturday night ahead of its official opening. The audience at this performance was full of enthusiastic fans who were ecstatic to be returning to the land of Oz.…
Author: Caroline Duncan
Pink loves Melbourne, and Melbourne loves Pink. The beloved singer has just completed two concerts at Marvel Stadium as part of her Summer Carnival world tour and the show on Saturday 24 February was nothing short of electrifying, leaving the audience spellbound and exhilarated from start to finish. From her powerful vocals to her mesmerizing stage presence, Pink delivered a performance that transcended expectations and solidified her status as a true superstar. Emerging from a giant mouth above the stage and bungee jumping down, she kicked things off with her party anthem Get the Party Started. In true Pink style,…
Groundhog Day the Musical currently playing at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre delivers an outstanding and captivating performance that leaves the audience thoroughly entertained. Tim Minchin’s musical adaptation of the beloved film seamlessly blends humor, heart, and catchy tunes to create an unforgettable experience. The talented cast brings the characters to life with impressive vocals and stellar acting, staying true to the spirit of the original movie. I went along to the performance not really knowing what to expect. I knew that it had rave reviews on London’s West End, but hadn’t done so well on Broadway. And the first 15-20 minutes…
The Rain Room by Random Interactive is an expansive interactive art piece that combines art, technology, and nature. This immersive experience, first introduced to Australia in August 2019 as part of Jackalope Hotel’s art collection, features a 100 square meter continuous rainfall where visitors can interact with and move through the rain. I’ve wanted to visit the installation, having missed out on the first two seasons it was in Melbourne. I went with an 11 year old and a 17 year old as a summer school holiday outing. Positioned in a specially designed pavilion in St Kilda, Rain Room has…
Arthur Miller’s classic play The Death of A Salesman has opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre for a strictly limited run until 15 October. Starring Golden Globe and Tony winning Australian star Anthony LaPaglia, this production of the play, directed by Neil Armfield, is exclusive only to Melbourne. LaPaglia gives a powerful performance as Willy Loman – the delusional, beaten-down salesman (who, on a modern interpretation, may be displaying early signs of dementia) who keeps trying to pin his hopes and dreams that are ever increasingly slipping from his grasp on his two adult sons, Biff and Happy. Frequently dubbed “the greatest play of the 20th…
If you’ve just been handed a crumpled note from the bottom of a schoolbag advising your kid needs a costume for Book Week this week, or maybe you’ve just completely forgotten about it in among all the other 5 billion things you need to remember. If you don’t have time to make something from scratch or, if like me you cannot sew to save yourself, there are a bunch of places in Melbourne with ready-made costumes you can purchase without stressing about whether it will arrive in the post on time or not. Good old K-Mart has a bunch of…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? Melbourne Royal Show The 2023 Melbourne Royal Show (formerly known as the Royal Melbourne Show) was launched this week. It’s being held from 21 September to 1 October. The program and ticket sales can be found here. Jessica Mauboy announces 2024 tour Jessica Mauboy has announced a new…