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Avenue Q

At the moment you may see a hilarious puppets face (Trekkie Monster), mouth full open as if to scream, on banners and flags in and around the Melbourne CBD. Though it may first appear to be something for the kids, Avenue Q is a strictly adults only puppet and human show. With songs and lyric not for the easily offended, the show has had audiences rolling around in laughter and tearing at the eyes from Broadway New York to the West End of London and now here at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne. So leave the kids at home, grab some friends and set yourselves up for a night of puppet hilarity.

Dates: June 5th to June 21st
Venue: Comedy Theatre Melbourne
Cost: From, Adult: $64.90 Concession: 44.90
Website and bookings: http://avenueqthemusical.com.au/home.html
Phone: 1300 555 593

Dralion by Circque du Soleil

Be mesmerized by the type of show that only Circque du Soleil has become famous for with its Chinese origins combined with a spectacular avant-garde approach and mind bending acrobatics. This theme is reflected in the name itself, Dralion, which are half dragon from the east and half lion from the west.

Dates: April 10 to June 14
Venue: Grand Chapiteau, 430 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Cost: From $35 for Children tickets to $270 for night time V.I.P
Website and bookings: www.cirquedusoleil.com
Phone: 1300 130 300

Billy Elliot

This is the inspiring story of a young boy in the midst of the British miners strike of 1984-85, who takes an interest in stage and ballet on his way to boxing lessons. His story is one that has been published before and now is being enjoyed by hundreds each day in this very popular on stage adaptation.

Dates: Ends June 14th
Venue: Her Majesties Theatre
Cost: $47.90 - $125.90
Website: http://www.hermajestystheatre.com.au/billyelliot.php
Bookings:

Online: www.ticketek.com.au
Phone: 1300 555 593

Wicked Wicked – The Broadway Musical

The never before told story of the witches of Oz, “Wicked” is the prequel to the classic story, “The Wizard of Oz”. It explains much of why the characters in the Wizard of Oz are the way they are. Why the “Witch of the West” is wicked and “Glenda” the good witch, where the slipper came from and why the lion has no courage. These are some of the mysteries explained by this eye opening story that will have you seeing the Wizard of Oz in an entirely new light.

Venue: The Regent Theatre
Cost: $79.90-125.90
Phone: Ticketek on 1300 795 012
Web: http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au

Instruments and Environments

If you are in the CBD grabbing a coffee or doing a spot of shopping, Melbourne Central is generally a must stop. While you are there, make sure you venture through the Level 2 Link Bridge. Students from the Melbourne school of design are spending the week constructing an impressive cardboard world to showcase the use and cosmetics of this otherwise humble material. So come and admire the construction and design, also a great way to inspire a child’s imagination.

Venue: Level 2 Link Bridge, Melbourne Central
Date: To June 19th
Cost: FREE

Ignite Winter’s Eve Party

This Saturday night docklands erupts in a fireball of light and entertainment to usher in winter 2009. A diverse range of entertainers, music and illuminated boats will excite all ages with a harbour fireworks display to top off the evening. Docklands has become the place to be for fireworks in the CBD, always a spectacular site to see fireworks mirrored in the harbour waters. The night kicks of 2 weeks of the “Ignite” winter festival that will be held Thursday to Sunday at the docklands from 6:30pm.

Venue: Docklands
Date: Winter’s Eve Party: Saturday 30 May 2009, 5.30 – 9.00pm, fireworks at 7pm
Cost: FREE
Web: http://www.docklands.com/

Fanboys @ ACMI

Some great names contribute to this great road movie about some serious star wars fans planning to break into George Lucas’s ranch to catch an uncut screening of the movie. It is set in 1999 just before the premiere of “Stars Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace” was released. There was a great deal of anticipation for this new addition to the star wars trilogy which is reflected well in this movie. Don’t miss the limited 2 week screening of Fanboys in the quality digital cinemas at ACMI.

Venue: Australian Centre of for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Date: June 5 to June 21
Cost: Full $13 Concession $10
Phone: (03) 8663 2583
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489049/
Session Times and Bookings: http://purchase.tickets.com/

Koorie Walkin’ Birrarung – Yarra River Cultural Tour

Birrarung is an important site for the Kulin people, whose ancestors inhabited this small area for centuries. It’s hard to imagine what this place must have looked like and what took place when you look today and see the towering city skyline on both sides of the river, manicured parks and sporting arenas.

The tour will take you back to the beginnings of this place and an insight into those who lived here. You will then gain an understanding of how the area and the Kulin people have changed to date.

Venue: Monday to Friday
Cost: $25 per person
Phone: Bookings on 8622 2600
Web: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com/

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne town hall has great significance to the shaping of this city as a long lasting hub for civil and cultural activity. This impressive building was built in the 19th century and this tour gives you the opportunity to appreciate its delicate details inside and out. With its rich history and grand architecture this building is heritage listed.

Step inside its huge auditorium that features the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere with over 10,000 pipes. Have the opportunity to sit in the Lord Mayors chair and stand where the Beatles have stood.

Cost: Free
Phone: Bookings on 9658 9658
Web: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm

Melbourne Greeter Service

Visiting or new to Melbourne? The greeter service is a great way for you to become familiar with the ins and outs of this city from a locals perspective.

Your guide is a volunteer who speaks your language and shares your interests so your orientation will involve the information and places that you want to know about by someone who is passionate about their city. Groups will be sized from 1-4 and the tour may be on foot or by tram.

Venue: Melbourne Visitor Centre
Cost: Free
Phone: 9658 9658
Web: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/greeter

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So leave the kids at home, grab some friends and set yourselves up for a night of puppet hilarity. Dates: June 5th to June 21st Venue: Comedy Theatre Melbourne Cost: From, Adult: $64.90 Concession: 44.90 Website and bookings: http://avenueqthemusical.com.au/home.html Phone: 1300 555 593 Dralion by Circque du Soleil Be mesmerized by the type of show that only Circque du Soleil has become famous for with its Chinese origins combined with a spectacular avant-garde approach and mind bending acrobatics. This theme is reflected in the name itself, Dralion, which are half dragon from the east and half lion from the west. Dates: April 10 to June 14 Venue: Grand Chapiteau, 430 Docklands Drive, Docklands Cost: From $35 for Children tickets to $270 for night time V.I.P Website and bookings: www.cirquedusoleil.com Phone: 1300 130 300 Billy Elliot This is the inspiring story of a young boy in the midst of the British miners strike of 1984-85, who takes an interest in stage and ballet on his way to boxing lessons. His story is one that has been published before and now is being enjoyed by hundreds each day in this very popular on stage adaptation. Dates: Ends June 14th Venue: Her Majesties Theatre Cost: $47.90 - $125.90 Website: http://www.hermajestystheatre.com.au/billyelliot.php Bookings: Online: www.ticketek.com.au Phone: 1300 555 593 Wicked – The Broadway Musical The never before told story of the witches of Oz, “Wicked” is the prequel to the classic story, “The Wizard of Oz”. It explains much of why the characters in the Wizard of Oz are the way they are. Why the “Witch of the West” is wicked and “Glenda” the good witch, where the slipper came from and why the lion has no courage. These are some of the mysteries explained by this eye opening story that will have you seeing the Wizard of Oz in an entirely new light. Venue: The Regent Theatre Cost: $79.90-125.90 Phone: Ticketek on 1300 795 012 Web: http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au Instruments and Environments If you are in the CBD grabbing a coffee or doing a spot of shopping, Melbourne Central is generally a must stop. While you are there, make sure you venture through the Level 2 Link Bridge. Students from the Melbourne school of design are spending the week constructing an impressive cardboard world to showcase the use and cosmetics of this otherwise humble material. So come and admire the construction and design, also a great way to inspire a child’s imagination. Venue: Level 2 Link Bridge, Melbourne Central Date: To June 19th Cost: FREE Ignite Winter’s Eve Party This Saturday night docklands erupts in a fireball of light and entertainment to usher in winter 2009. A diverse range of entertainers, music and illuminated boats will excite all ages with a harbour fireworks display to top off the evening. Docklands has become the place to be for fireworks in the CBD, always a spectacular site to see fireworks mirrored in the harbour waters. The night kicks of 2 weeks of the “Ignite” winter festival that will be held Thursday to Sunday at the docklands from 6:30pm. Venue: Docklands Date: Winter’s Eve Party: Saturday 30 May 2009, 5.30 – 9.00pm, fireworks at 7pm Cost: FREE Web: http://www.docklands.com/ Fanboys @ ACMI Some great names contribute to this great road movie about some serious star wars fans planning to break into George Lucas’s ranch to catch an uncut screening of the movie. It is set in 1999 just before the premiere of “Stars Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace” was released. There was a great deal of anticipation for this new addition to the star wars trilogy which is reflected well in this movie. Don’t miss the limited 2 week screening of Fanboys in the quality digital cinemas at ACMI. Venue: Australian Centre of for the Moving Image (ACMI) Date: June 5 to June 21 Cost: Full $13 Concession $10 Phone: (03) 8663 2583 IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489049/ Session Times and Bookings: http://purchase.tickets.com/ Walkin’ Birrarung – Yarra River Cultural Tour Birrarung is an important site for the Kulin people, whose ancestors inhabited this small area for centuries. It’s hard to imagine what this place must have looked like and what took place when you look today and see the towering city skyline on both sides of the river, manicured parks and sporting arenas. The tour will take you back to the beginnings of this place and an insight into those who lived here. You will then gain an understanding of how the area and the Kulin people have changed to date. Venue: Monday to Friday Cost: $25 per person Phone: Bookings on 8622 2600 Web: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com/ Melbourne Town Hall Tours Melbourne town hall has great significance to the shaping of this city as a long lasting hub for civil and cultural activity. This impressive building was built in the 19th century and this tour gives you the opportunity to appreciate its delicate details inside and out. With its rich history and grand architecture this building is heritage listed. Step inside its huge auditorium that features the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere with over 10,000 pipes. Have the opportunity to sit in the Lord Mayors chair and stand where the Beatles have stood. Cost: Free Phone: Bookings on 9658 9658 Web: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm Melbourne Greeter Service Visiting or new to Melbourne? The greeter service is a great way for you to become familiar with the ins and outs of this city from a locals perspective. Your guide is a volunteer who speaks your language and shares your interests so your orientation will involve the information and places that you want to know about by someone who is passionate about their city. Groups will be sized from 1-4 and the tour may be on foot or by tram. Venue: Melbourne Visitor Centre Cost: Free Phone: 9658 9658 Web: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/greeter Previous What's On In Melbourne What's On In Melbourne - 11/5/2009 - 31/5/2009 What's On In Melbourne - 20/4/2009 - 4/5/2009 What's On In Melbourne - 16/7/2008 - 31/7/2008

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