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 Classical & contemporary dance |
Kavanagh Street, Level 5 The Australian Ballet Centre, Southbank Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 3 9669 2700 http://www.australianballet.co... |
The Australian Ballet is renowned worldwide for exceptional dancers and refined performances. Its repertoire is built on the traditions of classical ballet and the best of contemporary dance. The company employs 62 Melbourne-based dancers who perform over 160 shows a year. The Sleeping Beauty was the company's initial performance in 1962, which went on to attract legendary artists such as Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. In 1973, Nureyev both directed and performed in his own production of Don Quixote with the Australian Ballet. The Australian Ballet performs with the State Orchestra in the Victorian Arts Centre, State Theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Orsolya Gergely |
 Focus on Australian theatre |
113 Sturt St Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 (0)3 9685 5111 |
The C.U.B. Malthouse was donated to the Playbox theater company in 1986 by Carlton United Breweries. It consists of two theatres—the Merlyn and the Beckett. Neither is large, with the Merlyn holding 500 and the Beckett 200. The connection to the Playbox means there is a strong accent on Australian theatre, but music, dance and events associated with Melbourne's festivals are held here, too. There is a coffee shop open from breakfast until after the shows. Call for prices of individual performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Peter Alderson |
 Photo: Peter Alderson |
 Performance paradise |
12 Little Chapel Street Prahran Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia +61 3 9522 3382 |
Chapel Off Chapel is a business unit of the local Council and so has to remain financially viable while meeting the community's needs - and that means accessible prices. It holds a remarkable variety of performances, from play reading to live-to-radio-acts to different types of concerts, attracting such musical stars as Shirley Bassey and Wolfmother. Workshops are also a common occurrence. Often the performance area features a combination of theater seating plus tables and chairs. There is also a bar and an art gallery featuring local and renowned artists, which is open outside, as well as during, performance hours. Call to book for performances, and get on their mailing list - it's worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Physical speed dancing |
111 Sturt Street Southbank Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 3 9645 5188 http://www.chunkymove.com |
Since their first production in 1998, the funky and sexy Chunky Move dancers continue to engage audiences around Australia and the globe. The group sets itself apart by performing at venues other than the traditional theatre, including nightclubs. Aided by cutting-edge designers such as Tina Borg and compositions by contemporary Melbourne DJs, performances have attracted a much younger crowd. Past favourites have included Bonehead and Body Parts. One performance saw a camera strapped to a bike helmet, worn by a performer, used to record the dancers' movements in order to create Australia's first dance CD-ROM. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gasworks Theatre |
21 Graham Street Albert Park Melbourne, VIC 3206 Australia +61 3 8606 4200 http://www.gasworks.org.au/ |
"If not inevitable it is certainly likely these days that a theatre will be housed within a "complex". In this case the complex includes studios for artists, ceramists and sculptors, and a bookshop. Seating only 240 it is a focal point for the local community but hosts a wide range of shows including productions from interstate and overseas. The standard of its productions is high, and being a community-based venture its prices make theatre financially accessible to all." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical showcase |
Victorian Arts Centre 100 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia +61 3 9281 8000 |
Victoria's key venue for major concerts and opera, the Hall also hosts the whole gamut of musical productions - from symphony orchestra to rock concerts. Although it is the largest venue in the Victorian Arts Centre, seating at least 2,400, its modern design gives all patrons a feeling of being close to the stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Burkhard Westphal |
 Photo: Becca & Brian Davis |
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 Experience Melbourne's Cultural Heart |
100 St Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia +61 (0)3 9281 8000 http://www.theartscentre.net.au/ |
Melbourne is proud of its landmark Eiffel Tower, a sight to be seen, especially at night as birds attracted by the light circle the spire. The spire sits atop the Theatres Building, comprising a series of gallery and theatre spaces. You can wander through and visit the State Theatre, the George Adams Gallery and the Performing Arts Museum. There is also the Hamer Hall, a venue for major artists and the base for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. You can relax on the sloping lawns outside, where free concerts are held during summer. Admission is free unless attending a show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Luke van Grieken |
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 Photo: Linda Teng |
 Photo: Patrick Houlihan |
 Photo: Luke van Grieken |
 Photo: Shaun Nicholson |
 Photo: Cristopher Solis Chen |