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Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group present Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Arts Centre Melbourne from October 30. With new staging and scenic design, Maria Björnson’s iconic original costumes and many special effects including a new realisation of the show’s chandelier, this production includes a
Melbourne Queer Film Festival launches on Thursday, November 10 for a 12-day program of local and international drama, comedy, documentary, and everything in between; from boundary-pushing filmmakers across the globe. The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is the biggest and longest-running queer film festival in Australia. Running November 10-21, the 32nd MQFF features a Spotlight on
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it is a perfect time to think about how people handle stress in their lives. Psychiatrist Professor Ian Hickie and author and ABC radio identity James O’Loughlin (pictured) have just released a book to give some tips on this tricky issue. Called Minding Your Mind, it is based
• Encore Theatre: When Dad Married Fury (by David Williamson) Until October 29 at the Clayton Community Centre. Director: Damien Jones. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au or Trybooking• The 1812 Theatre: The History Boys (by Alan Bennett) Until October 29 at the 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au• Theatre of the
Eltham Little Theatre presents the comedy satire Get Smart from November 11-26 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Adapted by Christopher Sergel and based on the series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, Eltham Little Theatre’s production is directed by Isabella Preston and Luisa Romeo and will be presented in
The 2022 Creative Partnerships Awards have been announced; they recognise remarkable people who generously provide support to enhance the Australian arts and culture sector. This year, the Awards celebrate and acknowledge nine exemplary leaders in private giving, philanthropy and business partnerships with the arts:• Arts Visionary Award – Ulrike Klein • Philanthropy Leadership Award –
Read the latest editions of The Local Paper, free online.Exact replicas of our print editions.Covering 40 local government areas in and around Melbourne with localised editions. • Our latest Media Kit, effective July 2022, is available HERE October 12 Editions (in print and digital) • Banyule: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lph221012z• Bayside: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpsc221012z• Boroondara (Northern): https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpe221012z• Boroondara (Southern): https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpsc221012z• Brimbank: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpnw221012z– Cardinia: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpcc221012z• Casey: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpcc221012z• Darebin (Northcote
