Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Observer
A large crowd comprising family, friends and book lovers attended the launch of Isabel de la Rambelya’s historical novel From Fields of Stone at the Beaumaris Bowling Club.For the past 20 years, inspired by her mother Olive’s stories of family history, Isabel has explored and recorded the life of her great-great grandmother, Nappy King.Nappy was…
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Observer
Melbourne’s Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, marking the company’s 25th anniversary with a program that reflects its ‘legacy of risk-taking, excellence and artist-led storytelling.’Anchored by a landmark revival of Ray Lawler’s The Doll Trilogy, the season also features new international works, and a world premiere as part of Red Stitch’s INK…
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Observer
Opera Australia’s Carmen is a sultry, sensual and passionate production.I was both excited and privileged to attend the opening night of Opera Australia’s shiny, new, freshly updated production of Bizet’s Carmen at the majestic Regent Theatre in Melbourne.The Regent was the most perfect venue for this sumptuous evening of spectacular singing, clever sets, splendid costuming…
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Observer
Overlooking the banks of the Yarra, this year’s German-Australia Opera Grant Final was held in The Edge Auditorium at Federation Square but the eyes of the contestants were firmly set upon the Hessisches Staatstheater in Wiesbaden where the winner would take up a year’s long contract to develop their craft as an opera singer.Baritones Ziggy…
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Observer
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is inviting its adult fans to experience the world-renowned exhibition in a new way with the launch of After Hours, an exclusive 18+ event on December 8 at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre, Brunswick, 6pm-9pm.After Hours offers a relaxed experience that blends social connection with exploration. Guests can enjoy a…
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Observer
OSMaD presents the musical Come From Away, with performances from December 4 – 13 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Hawthorn.Come From Away tells the true story of how the town of Gander, in Newfoundland, Canada, became the unexpected host to thousands of stranded passengers on September 11, 2001.After 38 planes were diverted to Gander’s airstrip,…
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Observer
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced the program for Morning Melodies 26.The 2026 season will run from February through to December, and shows will feature Caroline O’Connor, Silvie Paladino, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Georgia Wilkinson, Denis Walter and Claire Lyon who are among the star-studded line-up set to perform at Hamer Hall as part of the 2026…
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Observer
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s new family musical brings mystery, music and magic to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens with The Teddy Bears’ Picnic being presented from December 6-21.Melbourne families are invited to pack their picnic baskets and enjoy this unique, interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for children aged 3 to 10.Unlike a traditional theatre show, The…
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Observer
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents the graduate showcase, titled Adrift. Curated by Tegan Carmichael and devised by NICA’s third-year students, from December 9-13 at the NICA National Circus Centre in Prahran.To be cast adrift is not to be lost, but to be liberated. It is an allegory for the end of one…
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Observer
The literary world in Melbourne and across the world went into collective mourning with the death of the beloved creator of the Phryne Fisher stories, Kerry Greenwood.But even as the multitude of Greenwood fans mourned, they were grateful that Kerry managed to finish one last book before she left them, and her partner, David Greagg,…
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