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Liminal Treats at Melbourne Fringe Festival

Half-naked cavemen bathing in radioactive goop, techno wizards worshipping an unheard beat and a witchdoctor draped in power cords are all characters you will ‘scientifically monitor’ on your journey to the future in Scratch Arts new show Liminal Treats at…

Oysters and champagne

Stella Dazzles on Chapel Street

“Oh they are finally open!” exclaimed my plus one with a genuine look of excitement in his eyes. I had just let him know that we were about to check out Chapel Street’s newest dining destination, Stella. Later that night over…

Halloween Ends

This is Laurie Strode’s last stand. Nearly 45 years after first terrorising audiences in cinemas across the world, Halloween Ends is the horror franchise’s terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil,…

Hidden Bars & Creepy Tales: Drinking History Tours

Fancy a fright with your pint (or piña colada)? On a very cold and rainy winter night in Melbourne, my plus one and I ventured down a laneway off Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market. While it was chilly outside, we…

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….