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Big, bold, and comedy gold: Hairspray is back in Melbourne

Big, bold, and comedy gold! The smash hit big-hearted, multi award-winning Broadway hit musical Hairspray in back in Melbourne, playing at the iconic Regent Theatre. Starring much-loved stage and screen performer Shane Jacobson in drag as Edna Turnblad, Todd McKenney…

Salsa – The Show Launch at Jono’s Piano Bar

Last week The Plus Ones were invited along to the launch of Salsa – The Show,  hosted at Prahran hot-spot, Jono’s Piano Bar. When ever we are lucky enough to be invited along to an event by the fabulous Helen…

Melbourne International Film Festival Celebrates 70 years of Cinema

It’s that time of the year again when cinema lovers of Melbourne brave the arctic weather for a nice big glass of red wine and some truly excellent cinema. Celebrating a monumental 70th program this year overflowing with showcases, buzz-worthy international…

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History Overthrown – SIX The Musical

Fresh from a record-breaking 15-week run at the Opera House, SIX blasts into Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre until 21 August.  After listening to our Sydney friends raving about it for months, we were excited that it was finally heading our way….

Rinky Dink ice skating at Rising Festival

Rising Turns Up The Heat This Winter

After a devastating false start last year due to a snap lockdown, Rising is back with a huge lineup of art, music, food and performance across Melbourne. Three years in the making, the full program is packed full of exciting and…

Plates of food

Fable Melbourne launches their first winter menu

It’s easy to see why Melbourne’s glorious rooftop bar Fable was such a success when it launched late this summer. Delicious food, great drinks and unmatched views of the CBD had eager city dwellers lining up to visit. With winter…

Touch Sensitive rocks Live on the Lanes at Strike

Live on the Lanes is back in a big way at Strike. Extra special guest, Touch Sensitive, made sure the entire dancefloor was shaking their pins with no-one spared! After a three-year hiatus due to everyone’s least favourite C-word, Strike…

Umbra bar Fitzroy

Umbra Vegan Bar Welcomes Superstar Chefs

Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street has been the go-to place for delicious vegan and vegetarian food for decades. In that tradition, Umbra Bar (meaning shade) has launched a cozy new late night bar and eatery boasting locally sourced food, a 100% plant based…

Get Egg-cited: Koko Black launch their new Easter treats

Whether you prefer to tackle your chocolate bunny top or tail first, this Easter Koko Black’s suggestion is to fill ‘em up with an Espresso Martini. These Boozy Bunny Hampers are the perfect size for a pre-egg hunt caffeine hit…