Mary Poppins

The Supercalifragilistic Musical Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight - as you rediscover the power of family, the joy of youth and the indelible memories that come to life at Cherry Tree Lane. Come and step into the magical world of Mary Poppins.Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia's own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins will open at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne in July 2010.Her Majesty's Theatre 219 Exhibition StMelbourne

Website: http://www.marypoppinsthemusical.com.au


JERSEY BOYS ~ The Musical ~showing at Princess Theatre

JERSEY BOYS, the Tony® and Grammy Award wining, world wide hit musical, about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, is now playing at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne.This is the story of how four boys from the wrong side of the track became one of the greatest success stories in pop history.They wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 million records worldwide –all before they were thirty ! JERSEY BOYS features all the hits including - SHERY , BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY , OH WHATA NIGHT, WALK LIKE A MAN,STAY, BYE BYE BABY (BABY GOOD BYE), CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OF YOU, WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU JERSEY BOYS is a worldwidephenomenon, and Australia is no different. Bobby Fox plays Frankie Valli, Scott Johnson is Tommy Devito, Stephen Mahy plays Bob Gaudio and GlastonToft is Nick Massi. This is the story behind the music – how four guys created a true pop enigma.Their story has never been told and writers Rick Ellice and Marshall Brickman have penned a story stronger than fiction.Why this story has never been told is revealed in Jersey Boys.For more information, videos and easy ways to book visit

Website: http://JerseyBoysAustralia.com.au


Melbourne Events From June to August 2010

JUNE14 May - 17 Oct 2010Titanic: The Artefact ExhibitionMelbourne Museum will pay tributeto the tragedy in Titanic: The ArtefactExhibition, which showcases morethan 280 artefacts retrieved from theTitanic’s debris field, offering visitorsa poignant look at this legendary shipand its passengers and crew. MelbourneMuseum 11 Nicholson St Carlton03 8687 1353. titanicmelbourne.comUntil 13 Jun 2010FAME - The MusicalFAME The Musical is the story of thekids from New York’s High School ofthe Performing Arts who inspired ageneration. A gritty urban drama awashwith passion. Regent Theatre 191Collins St Melbourne P: 1300 795 012www.famethemusical.com.au

June Until 17 October 2010

Wright Engine - Centenary of flight inAustralia displaySee the engine from the first poweredaeroplane to fly in Australia. One of themost significant aeronautical artefactsin Museum Victoriaís collection.Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood.museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks.ph 03 9392 4800From 6 June 2010Koori Voices Revealing the history of Aboriginalpeople.Koori Voices tells the stories ofAboriginal people since the arrival ofthe British in the 1830s. MelbourneMuseum Nicolson St Carlton1300 130 152museumvictoria.com.au/

Koori-Voices12 June 2010 to 7 November 2010

From Little Things Big Things Grow:Fighting for Indigenous Rights 1920-1970Tells the story of a group of Indigenousand non-Indigenous Australians whoworked together to fight for justicefor Aboriginal people. MelbourneMuseum, Nicholson Street Carltonmuseumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka orphone 13 11 02.19

Jun - 26 Sep 2010 (TBC)Abba World

To resurrect the magic of ABBA,Abbaworld is using state of the artmultimedia technology. The excitementand presence in the time and spaceof ABBA is recreated in a way no onethought possible. Federation Square 2Swanston StMelbourne03 9655 1900 www.abbaworld.com26 June 2010600 Million Years: Victoria evolvesThe newest exhibition in theredevelopment of the Science and Life Gallery, 600 Million Years:Victoria evolves explores the bigquestion: how did life on Earthcome to be the way it is? MelbourneMuseum, Nicholson Street, Carlton.13 11 02 museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Until 27 June 2010 Lotjpa:

Speaking to Featuring photographs taken by Koorieyouth complemented by community andElders stories and a series of videos, theexhibition reveals the importance of oralhistory in Victorian Aboriginal culture.Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street,Carlton.phone 13 11 02museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseumUntil 27 Jun 2010Candy ManThe show offers an intimate insight intoSammys own struggle and triumph overhis doubts and fears while also being twoand half hours of pure entertainment.Playhouse, Victoria Arts Centre02 8399 1613. candymanshow.com.au

21 - 27 Jun 2010

Melbourne International Animation FestivalGet ready to strap yourselves in for aseven day blast of exceptional localand international animation in the 10thedition of the Melbourne InternationalAnimation Festival!ACMI Federation Square FlindersSt9375 1490 www.miaf.net

JULY

16 Jul - 11 Oct 2010Mary PoppinsMary Poppins ñ The SupercalifragilisticMusical Disney and Cameron Mackintoshinvite you to let your imagination takeflight - as you rediscover the power offamily, the joy of youth and the indeliblememories that come to life at Cherry TreeLane. Come and step into the magicalworld of Mary Poppins. Majesty’s Theatre219 Exhibition St Melbournewww.marypoppinsthemusical.com.au

Until 4 Jul 2010The Light in Winter

In 2010 Federation Square gives usanother bright reason to rug up and headfor the city. Directed by Robyn Archer,The Light in Winter is a light-basedfestival that brings together artists,designers and communities to exploretheir ideas of light, enlightenment andhope. 03 9655 1900 www.fedsquare.com/thelightinwinter

28 Jun - 9 Jul 2010School Holidays at The Old Melbourne Gaol

Visit the website for the June/July schoolholiday schedule for the Old MelbourneGaol - Crime and Justice ExperienceThe Old Melbourne Gaol 377 RussellStMelbourne VIC 3000 03 8663 7228www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

29 Jun 2010 to 8 Jul 2010School Holiday Program @ Como Historic House

Our half-day program includes oldfashionedgames, garden tours anda unique peek at the past with ourspecial ëDetectivesí activities.ComoHistoric House and Garden Lechlade AveWilliams Rd South Yarra 03 9827 2500www.comohouse.com.au

28 Jun - 10 Jul 2010The Melbourne Magic Festival Features shows for kids, families andadults only and includes astonishingsleight of hand, cons and scams,hilarious clowning, a magicalmenagerie of rabbits and doves, andspectacular grand illusions. NorthcoteTown Hall Ph: 03 9486 4445 www.melbournemagicfestival.com

until 11 Jul 2010 It All Started with a Mouse

Silver K Gallery will be opening thelargest exhibition of Disney animation artever presented in Australia, titled It AllStarted with a Mouse. Silver K Gallery1092 High StArmadale VIC 3143Ph: 03 9509 557723

Jul - 8 Aug 2010Melbourne International Film Festival

In addition to screening the very best inworld cinema, MIFF is Australia’s largestshowcase of new Australian cinema andmost vocal champion of both emergingand established local filmmaking talent.Festival Hub - Forum Theatre 154Flinders St MelbournePh: 03 8660 4888www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

Until 30 Jul 2010Docklands Free Classic Film Festival

Grab a meal, hot chocolate, popcorn orpizza and enjoy classic movies underthe stars. Bring along a blanket andpicnic or directorís chairs are availableScreenings every night at 7pm.Saturday at 2pm and 7pm.WaterfrontCity Piazza Docklands Drv Docklands 038060 0000

from 31 July 2010 Humanoid Discovery

Go on a journey through the humanbody and discover how different bodysystems and organs function; frombreathing to digestion, skin and hair,even how your brain works. Explorecommon misconceptions about the body,investigate the different layers of theskin, look at how long your intestines areand discover how food is digested!http://museumvictoria.com.au

AUGUST1

August,Machines in Action Day

Celebrate the start of Engineering Week(August 2-6) Witness these classicexamples of heritage steam engines inaction. Vehicles on parade include theCowley Steam Traction Engine ñ theonly working Australian-made tractionengine in the world ñ along with otherhistoric machinery. The day also includeshay-baling demonstrations, tours of thehistoric Spotswood Pumping Station anda free steam train ride for the kids (donítforget to wear closed toe shoes on theday to enjoy the ride). Scienceworks, 2Booker St, Spotswood. museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks. Ph 03 9392 4800

Until 5 Aug 2010 Federation Square Wine Showcase

Whether you’re a wine buff or enjoydiscovering new wines you can tastesome of Victoria’s finest drops atFederation Square. Every month ourWine Showcase features a differentVictorian wine region. Rub shoulderswith the winemakers, enjoy the latestofferings from their cellar door and helpjudge the People’s Choice Award for thebest wines.

PROGRAM: June (2nd & 3rd): Sunburyand the Macedon Ranges ~ July (7th &8th): North East Victoria ~ August (4th &5th): Fed Square Wine Awards ShowcaseFederation Square Corner Swanston &Flinders St Melbourne 03 9655 1900http://www.fedsquare.comAugust 5 to 26Discover the Night Sky - Melbourne Planetarium The August season of Discover the Night Sky allows the chance for adultsto immerse themselves in an eveningastronomical experience! Enjoy a glassof wine and cheese as you are taken on ajourney through the universe. A differentshow is running every Thursday night forthe Month of August, with each showproviding the opportunity to speak to the Melbourne Planetariumís Astronomer DrTanya Hill. 7pm Scienceworks, 2 BookerSt, Spotswood. museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks. Ph 03 9392 4800

Until 8 Aug 2010Indigenous Australians at WarIndigenous

Australians have served Australia in all major conflicts fromthe Boer War to the present. Thearmed services would provide thefirst experience of equal opportunity,although sadly not an enduring one. Inthis exhibition the Shrine celebrates thecourage, tenacity and resourcefulnessof Indigenous Australians in thearmed forces. Shrine of RemembranceBirdwood Ave South Melbourne VIC3205 03 9661 8100 m;0407321338 www.shrine.org.au

31 Aug 2010The Amazing Bodies Exhibition

From Amphibians to Simians, majesticsoaring birds to tiny scampering rodents,the heart of a whale to the skeleton of agiraffe, you will be shown the intricateinterconnected workings of organsystems of not only the human body, butof all creatures, great and small at theAmazing Bodies Exhibition!Waterfront City Pavilion Docklands Drv Docklands VIC 3008 m:0413 542


The Centenary of Federation

A Victorian Family - The Armytages of Como This permanent exhibition explores the lives & history of the Armytage family & the families who served them. It gives new millennium families an opportunity to experience almost a century of life on a large estate. 10am-5pm Como Historic House & Garden.

Contact: Tel: 9827 2500


Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour

Be spooked on Melbourne's official ghost tour.

Contact: Tel: 9670 2585


Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Come and experience a rich and vibrant heritage of the Royal Botanic Gardens site through the eyes of your Aboriginal guide

Contact: Tel: 9252 2300


Chinatown Heritage Walks

A guided tour of all the exhibits at the Chinese Museum show-casing the 150 year history of the Chinese contribution to Australian history

Contact: Tel: 9662 2888


City Cycle Tour

Guided Bicycle Tours informing participants about Melbourne's icons, history, culture, sport, and attractions

Contact: Tel: 0411 354 118


774 Melbourne PodTours

You’re invited to put on your walking shoes, turn on your mp3 player and discover Melbourne’s secrets with 774 PodTours. Pound the pavement with Red Symons, Myf Warhurst, Derek Guille, Stephanie Alexander and Jon Faine as they wander through Melbourne’s streets and alleyways to reveal both the wonderful and the sinister secrets of the city. There are three revealing PodTours available to download: Eat, Drink, Melbourne; Showbiz, Sexy Spectacles and Sideshows; and Dirt, Death and Disease. All PodTours begin at the Federation Square Tourist Information Centre and, depending on how quickly you walk and whether you’re tempted to linger, will take approximately one hour to complete. Simply go to the 774 ABC Melbourne site at abc.net.au/melbourne and download a tour to your mp3 player. Print out the relevant map – also available online - and you are ready to discover some of Melbourne’s hidden sites and stories.

Contact: 03 9626 1606

Website: http://abc.net.au/melbourne


A Lucky Last Half Price Tickets at the last minute

The Lucky Last website sells discount Lucky Tickets to popular events. Our listings are for events that are coming close to the start date but as yet have not completely sold out. The site is comprised of 4 Ticketing Divisions: Theatre, Concerts, Sporting Events & Festivals. You are able to register yourself and log on to the site to view current events and purchase tickets at a discounted rate.

Contact: 03 87722000

Website: http://www.luckylast.com.au


TITANIC: THE ARTEFACT EXHIBITION

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world’s confidence in the infallibility of modern technology.

Almost 100 years later, MelbourneMuseum pays tribute to this tragedy in Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition, which showcases more than 280 artefacts retrieved from the Titanic’s debris field, offering visitors a poignant look at this legendary ship and its passengers and crew.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Includes Museum entry for day sessions

Evening Viewing on Thursdays, light refreshments available - last entry 8pm

Contact: phone 13 11 02

Website: http://www.titanicmelbourne.com

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