Ask any Melbournian what their favourite season is, and I can guarantee most will say Autumn. We love our distinctive seasons down here in Melbourne, and as the shadows get longer and the air gets crisper, it’s the perfect opportunity to layer up, get outdoors, and enjoy the stunning displays of turning leaves in March, April and May. A…
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Billy Elliot The Musical officially opened in Melbourne last night to a standing ovation. Based on the film of the same name, Billy Elliot The Musical is a funny, gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small British mining town. Set against the backdrop of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes…
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We kicked off the new year with an ‘out of this world’ family outing to see the premiere performance of Cirque Stratosphere. Gone are the days where a trip to the circus meant sitting on uncomfortable wooden benches under a draughty tent. Cirque Stratosphere is circus elevated to the next level, in more ways than one. Playing at Melbourne’s luxurious…
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Always dreamt of playing in a giant Snow Globe? Fancied swimming in a pool full of pink marshmallows? Maybe even having a tinsel bath? Well your wildest dreams can finally become a reality at Melbourne’s newest immersive festive experience Christmasland, by the people that brought you Sugar Republic. Returning to Fitzroy’s historic building and the original Sugar Republic Pop-Up location…
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School holidays start next week here in Victoria, and it’s about time too. Term 3 feels like it’s dragged on forever! The Spring school holidays are always our favourite because the weather is getting nicer, and there is just so much good stuff going on in and around Melbourne. To help us plan out our 2 weeks, I printed out…
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When Emma and I were offered to review the new musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we felt like we’d won a Golden Ticket! Melbourne winter’s can be so long and cold, so a trip to the theater is always great way to brush off those winter blues. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of our favourite…
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As the first Oz Comic-Con of the year approaches this coming long weekend in Melbourne (June 8th-9th), it’s just dawned on me that I have less than 10 days to get Emma’s cosplay ready for the big event. There’s been discussion and planning since her birthday in April about who she is going as, (I refuse to discuss the topic…
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I’ve never met a mum who doesn’t love a good High Tea, and why not, some traditions never get old. Sipping a delicately brewed cup of tea while sampling delicious sweet treats is the perfect Sunday afternoon pastime. This Mother’s Day, traditionalists can enjoy a classic high tea selection, while more adventurous mums might opt for a high tea with a…
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School holidays have already started here in Victoria, and Easter falls nicely within them this year. Term 1 has just flown by, and the Autumn school holidays are a well-earned breather before the hard work of term 2 sets in. Autumn is a fab time of year to enjoy the Autumn colour in Melbourne, as the mild weather is a…
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Known as the man who made sculpture move, Alexander Calder was one of the most in influential and pioneering figures of modern art in the 20th century. You may have seen his iconic mobiles hanging in galleries all over the world including at the NGV as part of last year’s Winter Masterpiece Exhibition MoMA at NGV. It’s incredible to think…
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