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Culturein 5 weeksIllusionist Anthony Street
Athenaeum Theatre One
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 30 mins prior. Duration - 1 hour 50 minutes. Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Anthony Street, in a thrilling magic show crafted to captivate audiences of all ages! Anthony, renowned as the creator and star of the world-famous Celtic Illusion, brings his unique blend of breathtaking illusions, mind-bending magic, and boundless charisma to the stage. Prepare to be amazed as he conjures impossible feats before your eyes, blending traditional magic with modern spectacle, creating an experience that's both heart-pounding and heartwarming. From larger-than-life illusions to mind tricks that will leave you questioning reality, Anthony's show is packed with surprises and interactive moments. Watch as the audience becomes part of the magic, as you gasp in disbelief, and everyone shares in the laughter, suspense, and pure joy that Anthony brings to every performance. .
Culturein 6 weeksSpamalot
Athenaeum Theatre One
Approximate Running Times: Doors: 30 minutes prior to start Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Bursting with unforgettable songs, absurd humour, and zany characters, this musical is a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python. With its laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," it's a gloriously entertaining journey that leaves audiences in stitches from start to finish. "Camp, comical, and bursting with talent, this is a show not to be missed. Rush to get tickets - it is guaranteed to lift your spirits and make you roar with laughter. It's one of the best show's I've seen this year." - Graeme Watson (Out In Perth)
Culturein 7 weeksRoom On the Broom
Athenaeum Theatre One
Approximate Running Times: Duration - 55 minutes CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's books. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind... The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Following sell-out seasons across Australia, the team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up - and their grown-ups...
Culturein 10 weeksThe Shark Is Broken
Athenaeum Theatre One
When the shark won't work, the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws, three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare, egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread. The Shark Is Broken is a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud play about fame, failure, and friendship under pressure - an edgy, once is a lifetime theatrical treat that proves the biggest drama was never in the water. You're gonna need a bigger seat. Book Now .
Culturein 11 weeksCo-opera presents Carl Maria von Weber Der Freisch眉tz
Athenaeum Theatre Two
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 5:30pm Start - 6:00pm The music of this first German romantic opera is irresistible. Its origins lie in a folk tradition concerning a dark and atmospheric tale of a young forester who, unknowingly, enters into a pact with the Devil in a trial required to earn his beloved's hand in marriage. Beneath the supernatural drama lie enduring themes of fate and free will, temptation and moral weakness, and the tension between the natural and supernatural, all set against the brooding landscape of the German forest. .
- Culturein 11 weeks
Co-opera presents Carl Maria von Weber Der Freischuetz
Athenaeum Theatre Two
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 5:30pm Start - 6:00pm The music of this first German romantic opera is irresistible. Its origins lie in a folk tradition concerning a dark and atmospheric tale of a young forester who, unknowingly, enters into a pact with the Devil in a trial required to earn his beloved's hand in marriage. Beneath the supernatural drama lie enduring themes of fate and free will, temptation and moral weakness, and the tension between the natural and supernatural, all set against the brooding landscape of the German forest. .
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Culture in Melbourne: the rundown
15 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Melbourne right now. The hottest is Menopause The Musical at Athenaeum Theatre One (rising, 54/100), followed by Room On the Broom and The Shark Is Broken. The board leans culture. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
15 culture
Top spots right now
- 1Menopause The Musical 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Wed 2 Sept54
- 2Room On the Broom 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Sat 26 Sept53
- 3The Shark Is Broken 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Thu 15 Oct53
- 4Spamalot 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Wed 16 Sept52
- 5One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Preview 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Fri 13 Nov52
- 6Steel Magnolias 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Thu 6 Aug51
Frequently asked
What's on for culture in Melbourne right now?
Right now Melbourne has 15 on the radar under culture, led by Menopause The Musical at Athenaeum Theatre One, Room On the Broom at Athenaeum Theatre One, The Shark Is Broken at Athenaeum Theatre One. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in Melbourne?
Menopause The Musical at Athenaeum Theatre One on Wed 2 Sept. It scores 54 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
How does Place to Be rank events?
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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 15 spots on the Melbourne radar right now.