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Happily, ever after? Never.

You’re invited into a world where fairy tales are reimagined with profound intensity and irreverent glee. But be warned – these bedtime stories may cause nightmares…

Within the walls of an abandoned drinking house in the deep dark forest, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and many others emerge from the thicket to share the truth behind their stories – warts and all. Consequently, surprises and never-before-told truths boil and bubble seductively to the surface…

From the company behind the award-winning stage spectacles Frankenstein, 1984 and Fantastic Mr Fox – comes this bold adaption of tales from the Brothers Grimm in a bewitching theatre experience.

Adapted by Nelle Lee, directed by Daniel Evans and costumes designed by Australian fashion icon Paul McCann – expect a lavish, loud and lucid night.

Tuck yourself in – bedtime stories will never be the same again.

Warnings: This show contains adult themes, sexual references, simulated violence and gore, infrequent coarse language, depiction of alcohol consumption, smoke effects, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/music.

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ELTON JOHN – YOUR SONG invites you to pay tribute to the undisputed worldwide emperor of glam pop!

Whip out those old flares and zhoozh your hair as Matthew Hadgraft (ABBALive, Peter Allen Live in Inverted Commas, The Boy From Oz) sings up the greatest party night of the decade – just like the movie, but wayyy better ‘cause you’re allowed to sing along.

★★★★★ Out in Perth: “Elton John: Your Song is solid gold!”
★★★★★ Theatre People: “Hadgraft’s show is an absolute winner”
★★★★★ Glam Adelaide: “Hadgraft ensures his audience have a great time with a party like atmosphere”
★★★★★ Adelaide Theatre Guide: “The audience loved Hadgraft, and his show”
★★★★★ Fringe Feed: “Wow – what a show!”
★★★★★ Tay Around Town “Hadgraft’s talent is unmissable”
★★★★ ½ Stage Whispers: “Hadgraft is all glitz and glamour in this well-crafted tribute” Less

Venture into the dark heart of old Melbourne, where the shadows of the past still linger in every alleyway.

Step back to a time when the sweet scent of Chinatown’s spices masked the bitter smoke drifting from hidden opium dens, and the city’s poorest were sacrificed in the name of “science”—their bodies sold from poorhouses to medical schools under the cover of night.

Visit the very alleyways where Jack the Ripper is rumoured to have hidden from the Metropolitan Police, his dark legacy trailing him across continents and through time.

Hear the haunting tale of famed opera singer Frederick Federici, who gave his final and most chilling performance at the Princess Theatre—vanishing beneath the stage as he plummeted to his death before a stunned audience. Some say he never left.

Uncover a Melbourne most will never see—one of betrayal, tragedy, and restless spirits still calling from beneath the cobblestones. Less

This tour departs from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Center, Nelson Place, Williamstown

Explore King William’s Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts. Visit abandoned morgues, forgotten burial grounds and hidden laneways in Victoria’s most historic seaport. Visit Victoria’s oldest morgue and Australia’s Timeball Tower.

Approximate Duration: 2 hours Venue: Mixture of indoors and outdoors

Terrain: Leisurely 2 km of walking, flat paths with some stairs

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The Spring Comedy Festival Showcase explodes onto the stage at The Comics Lounge, bringing together a huge mystery lineup of some of Australia’s funniest stand-up comedians.

Shad Wicka has become one of Australia’s most exciting stand-up comedians, with appearances on Thank God You’re Here and millions of views across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. His high-energy storytelling and sold-out live shows have made him a must-see act.

Every show features 5–6 incredible comedians, including big names from TV & radio, Melbourne Comedy Festival favourites, rising stars and surprise special guests. You won’t know exactly who’s appearing until they walk onto the stage and that’s all part of the fun!

For more than 25 years, The Comics Lounge has been bringing together Australia’s best comedians, and our Spring Comedy Festival Showcase continues that tradition with a massive night of live stand-up.

This is an 18+ event. Less