A recipe for live theatre: start with a tragic backstory, stir in songs, wit, and romance, add a spirited ensemble, and then sprinkle with glitter. Virginia Gay’s adaptation of Cyrano embraces the magic of live theatre at Melbourne Theatre Company….
Prost! After a two year hiatus, Oktoberfest is back. For the Melburnians who can’t make it to Germany, Burnley Brewing is throwing a three-week Bavarian Bierfest filled with free beer, lederhosen, and weiner schnitzel. New Aussie owners Chloe Hoiberg and…
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…
Spring has sprung and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom at CherryHill. For the next two weeks the orchards are hosting a Blossom Festival. Just a scenic hour-long drive out of town, a visit to CherryHill is lovely way…
Is there a better on-screen couple than George and Julia? Ticket to Paradise sees Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter…
Chickpeas and other legumes traditionally don’t sound like they would make for a good event, but last night my Plus One and I got a pleasant surprise. We were asked to visit Lygon Street’s lovely hotel & bar, Zagame’s House,…
For many of us, it’s felt harder than ever to stay healthy and happy. COVID, the flu, and increasing supply chain disruptions have impacted many of us. Combine that with the winter blues, and it’s a recipe for disaster. As…
This is such a great play. It’s a celebration of growing up ‘different’ in Melbourne and inquiry into how we define being ‘Australian’. Well acted, punchy, funny and, at times, painful, it’s an easy view for anyone’s who’s attended high…
Father’s Day is always a toughie. Do you take your dad out? Cooking him a delicious meal? Or make him his favourite cocktail at home? What else do dads love? Enter Team Plus Ones with our guide for what to…
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…