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Broadwest Productions proudly present the world premiere of a new musical in concert: ‘Quasimodo -The Musical’ – The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is an exciting new Australian musical written by Samuel Kristy. Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes, this show features memorable characters, and a series powerful musical numbers dealing with the universal human issues of Love, Romance, Lust, Betrayal, and Murder. . . a stellar cast of some of Australia’s leading musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life. They will be joined by the acclaimed Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra. Starring Josh Robson as Quasimodo, Des Flanagan as Archdeacon Frollo, Enya Angel as Esmeralda, Michael Lampard (Clopin), Ben Clark (Captain Phoebus), Fem Belling (Sister Gadule), Paul Hogan (Lady of the House), Sean Hutton (Jehan) and Julee Johnson (Fleur De Lis). Less

With heart, humour and searing observation, Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living is an honest and insightful look at the forces that bring people together.

When Ani is reunited with her estranged husband Eddie after a devastating accident, their relationship shifts from divorcing to caregiving. John is an affluent PhD candidate with cerebral palsy, and has no qualms about making his support worker – fellow graduate student and bartender-by-night Jess – uncomfortable about her reasons for choosing the job.

Through the lives of four mismatched souls striving for connection, Majok’s Pulitzer Prize-winning script lays bare the exquisite tenderness and cost of being human.

With an ensemble cast including Rachel Edmonds (When You Wore Braces), Mabel Li (Safe Home), Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road) and Oli Pizzey Stratford (Neighbours), Cost of Living taps into the essence of human connection and our universal need to care for others and ourselves. Less

The Burlesque Showboat, Melbourne’s longest running Burlesque show, isn’t just a show, its an experience!

The excitement begins as you arrive on the dock…just in time to board. The Captain will greet you, and you will be welcomed aboard with a glass of champagne on arrival. During the 3.5hr cruise you will experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne by night from the water, dance to the music of the DJ and experience the glitz, glamour & tease of our Burlesque Show.

Departing from Central Pier, right in the heart of the Docklands entertainment precinct, enjoy a cruise along the Yarra River, through Melbourne’s iconic ports and shipping yards, and out into the bays of Williamstown and St Kilda.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the captain with a glass of bubbly while roving waiters serve you hot and cold canapés, themed cocktails are available from Melbourne’s most exciting floating bar, which you can enjoy while taking in the incredible views on our deck! Our lower deck features a VIP lounge and DJ dance floor, while the upper deck features the glitz, glamour, and tease of our Burlesque show, featuring some of Melbourne’s finest burlesque artists in a wickedly entertaining array of live burlesque, cabaret, and comedy.

What to wear? Dress-ups aren’t mandatory but even a little light themed flair to your evening attire will get you into the spirit of the event! Why not add a theme to your group’s attire! Some fabulous ideas include : Roaring 20s, Vintage Burlesque, Red & Black, Naughty Nautical, or just Dress to IMPRESS!

Cruise Inclusions:

A 3.5 hour cruise (includes boarding and disembarking time)

Excellent Live Burlesque Cabaret and Comedy Show on the upper deck theatre

Resident DJ spinning classic hits on the main deck to dance the night away.

A complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.

Substantial Hot and Cold Canapés served throughout the cruise.

Boarding: 7.00PM Departure: 7.30PM Returning: 10.30PM Less

👑 KINGDOM OF FANTASY! 👑

Get ready for a night of first-class Vegas-style entertainment! The Princes of the Night are here to sweep you into a world of glitz, glamour, and cheeky fun. ✨

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This isn’t just any night out—it’s Melbourne’s premier sexy male dance experience that will make your heart race and your cheeks blush. 💃🔥 the Princes have got you covered with the most sophisticated, sizzling, sexiest and stylish show in town! 🎉

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With heart, humour and searing observation, Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living is an honest and insightful look at the forces that bring people together.

When Ani is reunited with her estranged husband Eddie after a devastating accident, their relationship shifts from divorcing to caregiving. John is an affluent PhD candidate with cerebral palsy, and has no qualms about making his support worker – fellow graduate student and bartender-by-night Jess – uncomfortable about her reasons for choosing the job.

Through the lives of four mismatched souls striving for connection, Majok’s Pulitzer Prize-winning script lays bare the exquisite tenderness and cost of being human.

With an ensemble cast including Rachel Edmonds (When You Wore Braces), Mabel Li (Safe Home), Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road) and Oli Pizzey Stratford (Neighbours), Cost of Living taps into the essence of human connection and our universal need to care for others and ourselves. Less

Face the ugly. Find the beautiful.

Under the audience’s microscope on a petri dish, a group of seven organisms undergo prodding, pulling and tearing by a presence unknown and unseen. Dynamic and explosive, what will they dredge up about the world around them and will they be recognizable by the end?

Led by an ensemble of boundary breaking artists, DREDGE merges natural and human made systems, shaping this raw and visceral physical theatre experience. Movement, embellished verbatim text, evocative sound and ambitious lighting converge in a meditation that defies convention. A full-bodied dialogue discussing the systems of nature, patriarchy and consumerism, and how they are ever self-perpetuating. What is our role in these systems?

Developed by Femmural with support from The Anchor Theatre Company, DREDGE sets to examine a world that continuously takes, and questions whether we can learn from our natural world’s balanced reciprocity. Less

Harley Breen & 5 Special Guests from The Comedy Festival
The Comics Lounge presents the biggest and best Comedy Festival shows every week.

Harley Breen is a popular, award-winning comedian, TV host and radio personality who has won over a legion of fans across the globe with his accessible and relatable stories and style.

He’s been a fixture on the Aussie comedy festival scene for over 15 years, and is a regular on our TV screens, from appearing on panel shows such as Hughesy, We Have A Problem to performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala to hosting the Logie nominated social awareness series, Taboo, and the reality show Making It.

Enjoy an evening full of laughs with a curated mystery line-up of some of the best comedians performing at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Joined by a few of the most talented and impressive performers from last year’s comedy festival as well. This mystery showcase will include some of the biggest new rising stars in comedy, as well as some of your favourite comedians from television and radio. In this 2 hour live stand-up show, you’ll lose yourself in a night filled to the bursting with fun and humour!

Our Best of The Comedy Festival shows will consist of up to 8 of the funniest acts in Australia.

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Meet at J Ward, Girdlestone Street, Ararat 3377 *2.5 hour drive from Melbourne

Visit Australia’s home to the criminally insane, J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace. Explore the governor’s bathroom, hangman’s gallows, original kitchen, showerblock, grave sites, West Wing, J Ward Block, exercise yards and grounds in search of the souls that still linger. Learn of governors whose spirits are still lurking, prisoners buried in the grounds and the many souls trapped within these walls.

Approximate Duration: 2 hours

Venue: Mainly Indoors

Terrain: Moderate walking, some steps

Paranormal Activity: Very High

*Due to the nature of stories, children must be 12+ for the J Ward Tour* 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

Paranormal Activity: High Less