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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 |
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 Opera, comedy and cabaret |
204 St Kilda Road VCA Arts House, Southbank Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 3 9682 9689 http://www.musictheatreaustral... |
Music Theatre Australia creates, produces and presents various opera, comedy and cabaret productions across the country. MTA productions are based on a repertoire that makes them appropriate for a wide variety of venues. Past venues have included theatres and halls to ships, boardrooms and vineyards. The company places a strong emphasis on drama and musicianship. An interactive style of performance also makes them popular with younger audiences. Among the company's successful shows was the emotional and uplifting Songs of the Century millennium production, with the talented Glynn Nicholas and the opera/cabaret quintet Pot-Pourri. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Opera which defies tradition |
Corner Fanning and Fawkner Streets Southbank Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 3 9685 3777 (Opera Australia) http://www.opera-australia.org... |
Opera Australia's OzOpera performs year-round in communities large and small across Australia, supported by Principal Sponsor Australia Post, and gives many people their first experience of opera. OzOpera also helps to build a repertoire of work that is distinctively Australian through a dynamic commissioning program. OzOpera activities include a yearly tour to regional Australia, management of the Schools Touring Program in Victoria and New South Wales, and additional activities ranging from workshops, concert performances, and a fully staged chamber opera. For full details, please visit OzOpera's website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pot-Pourri |
204 St Kilda Road, Suite 5 VCA Arts House, Southbank Melbourne, VIC 3006 Australia +61 3 9682 9689 http://www.pot-pourri.com.au/ |
After beginning as a trio in 1987, Pot-Pourri has expanded to five members, including two sopranos, a tenor, baritone and pianist. They have charmed audiences around Australia, Asia, USA and the South Pacific. The enigmatic group blend light opera and cabaret, reaching out to a variety of audiences, including young children as well as corporate groups. Their operatic arias are performed regularly at major venues, festivals and theatres. Successful shows have included A Night on Broadway, From Figaro to Phantom and Opera Under the Stars. The group has also performed alongside David Helfgott and flautist Jane Rutter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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