Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Observer
Local Theatre Report Shows Powderkeg Players: Closer (by Patrick Marber) Until September 19 at St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, 171 William St., St Albans. Director: Del Jordan. https://www.trybooking.com/DNOFM Heidelberg Theatre Company: Crimes of the Heart (by Beth Henley) Until September 19 at 35 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: James Antonas. Bookings: htc.org.au Eltham Little Theatre: Dancing At…
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Observer
Poulencn Piano duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen, make their Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debut on September 10 and 12 at 7.30pm at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.Under the baton of Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa, the brothers will bring to life Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos.One conductor who’s led them in concert put it best: performing with…
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Observer
The family circus spectacular Circus – the Show will be presented by Showmen Productions from September 23 – October 4 at 12 Noon daily at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, 217 Lonsdale St.Featuring illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, elegant aerialists, a clown with a gigantic 6ft balloon, and lots of comedy.Headed by the Ringmaster, this jam-packed…
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Silvie Paladino entertains in Morning Melodies being presented at Hamer Hall on Monday, September 14 at 11am and 1.30pm.The performance titled A Life On Stage, is a reflection of Silvie’s successful career.From her breakthrough in Les Misérables in Australia and London’s West End, to standout roles in CATS, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, Chess, Passion, Fun…
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Observer
Award-winning choreographer Trà Mi Dinh premieres a new work inspired by one of humanity’s oldest and most mysterious obsessions: the number 7 from September 9-19 at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre.Fresh from commissions with Sydney Dance Company and Lucy Guerin Inc, Trà Mi Dinh creates choreography that bends perception of time, rhythm and expectation.Her…
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Observer
Weeping Spoon Productions celebrate 20 years of making weird and wonderful indie theatre with their new work The Year There Were No Monsters, debuting at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 7-18 at the Trades Hall, Carlton.This new one-man comedy explores the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.The Year There Were No…
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Showmen Productions present a return of The Greatest Magic Show on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 at 10.30am at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, 217 Lonsdale St.Stars Sam Hume and Justin Williams will present their ‘mind-blowing’ illusions, magic, comedy and fun – ‘all wrapped around a powerful message for every child in the audience: Believe…
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Politics
Murrindindi Shire Council is encouraging Kinglake Ward residents to make sure they are enrolled to vote and that their details are up to date ahead of the upcoming by-election.The by-election will elect a new Councillor to represent Kinglake Ward following the resignation of former Cr Jodi Adams in August.The Victorian Electoral Commission will conduct the…
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Observer
Patricia Cornelius wrote Savages in 2013 partly in response to the death of Dianne Brimble on a cruise ship in 2002.The work examines the misogynistic conduct of four men whose aggression, entitlement and ignorance epitomise the worst of the manosphere.Director Kitan Petkovski has chosen to cast women in these four roles in the current Theatre…
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