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Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Impossible Occurrences
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5.0 based on 227 reviews
Witness Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions. Award-winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading. Showcased at Melbourne's 5 star Marriott Hotel, each performance blends elegance and astonishment to create an unbelievable entertainment experience like the no other.
2. Georgy Girl - The Seekers Musical
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
3. Princes of the Night
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
MELBOURNE'S #1 HOTTEST HENS NIGHT, ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PARTY AND DECADENT GIRLS NIGHT OUT. Rub shoulders with raunchy royalty in this fully interactive 2 hour dance cabaret spectacular. It's time to get excited as we promise you a huge magic (wink, wink) night of hot heart-stopping entertainment. The stunning Princes rock it every Saturday night with their art of tease at Melbourne's Crown Casino. It's more than just men bumping and grinding, it's a classy night of sexy live entertainment you'll never forget. That's why the Princes at Crown are Melbourne's leading and best value idea for that special and lavish hens, birthday and girls night out.
4. Illusionaire Magic Show
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Back from New York City, with their off Broadway show “Illusionaire”. This dynamic duo will delight, dazzle and amaze. Infused with great comedy & plenty of audience participation, the magic will feel up-close and personal. Both are leading Illusionists in Australia & are world renowned, Rosanna Maccarrone & Sam Angelico are “Illusionaire”. Melbourne born Sam Angelico is a prolific creator of original magic that will keep you “on your toes” & at the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This “World Champion of Comedy Magic” (title received at the international society of magicians), will leave you with the enchanted feeling of wonder. Rosanna, a master of mentalism & illusion combined with her sensational visual effects & grace, will also blow your mind. Rosanna is one of the very few female magicians who has performed exciting & awe inspiring magic for celebrities & dignitaries globally for over 24yrs. Together they are a powerful team that will delight & astound
Reviewed By fifofum - Sydney, Australia
This show is pure entertainment and will delight everyone who sees it. We were a small group of 5 adults, but it is also a great show for families so feel comfortable bringing the little ones along too. The intimate setting & unique location really enhance your experience as an audience and Sam and Rosanna are such talented magicians and warm , funny entertainers... it really is all about true showmanship & amazing illusions. They look for audience participation, but don't feel anxious about this because Sam and Rosanna make you feel so much at ease, you don't want to leave the stage after the trick is finished!!! And its Fun with a capital F My advice....Go and see this show NOW. before it is snapped up and moved to Las Vegas!!!
5. Cavalia
6. Australian National Academy of Music
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. A Midnight Visit
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Enter a dark dreamworld of mystery and delights with the award-winning immersive theatre experience, A Midnight Visit! After sensational takeovers in Sydney and Perth, this five-star event has been unleashed on Melbourne in a fresh burst of macabre splendour. An epic 36 rooms await you in a two-storey abandoned warehouse. As you sojourn through the labyrinth, be seduced by your imagination in a dreamscape of shadows, thrills, obsession and awe. Play in neon churches, crawl through creepy graveyards and frolic in the Red Ballroom with The King, The Black Cat and many more surreal denizens of the night. Inspired by the life and works of the granddaddy of gothic, Edgar Allan Poe, A Midnight Visit is part choose your own adventure, part performance, part sound world, part adult playground – and all parts unforgettable. Soothe your spirits at The Raven’s Rest, our bespoke on-site bar offering themed cocktails and tasty bites. Season extended by popular demand to October 13.
Reviewed By graceo892 - Melbourne, Australia
Saw this show with my friend, who is a huge lover of Poe! We both loved the experience and would definitely come back again! The actors were phenomenal, in particular the Raven, who stole the show. The performance is unique for every individual and there’s a new adventure around every turn. The set and costuming were also fantastic and there was no detail spared. 10/10
8. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
J.K ROWLING’S HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD – WELCOMES YOU BACK TO HOGWARTS. The magic has returned to Melbourne’s East End Theatre District. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child “Will make you believe magic is happening right in front of your eyes” (101.9 The Fox, Melbourne). Prepare to experience a thrilling new adventure that the Herald Sun calls “Spellbinding – Like nothing on Earth”. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded production in the history of Britain’s Olivier Awards, winning a record breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director. The play has also won six Tony Awards on Broadway, including best play. Now playing exclusively at the Princess Theatre, the Australian home to Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
Reviewed By troyh545
This is a really impressive production, clearly with a considerable budget backing it. Even with the pretty expensive ticket costs it’s worth it as you’re getting about five hours of high-quality entertainment out of it. However, it’s not without its flaws. Positives: The special effects are the best I’ve seen in a theatre production. The acting is mostly very good, particularly Albus and Scorpius. Its also genuinely satisfying for HP fans like me to see so many of the old characters acted almost perfectly, especially McGonagall, Snape and Moaning Myrtle. The story is compelling, and although it’s divided into four parts (two plays each with an interval) it never feels stretched out and there’s always some suspense or excitement. It’s also genuinely quite shocking/scary at times, which I didn’t see coming. Might be an issue for small kids but for me it gave it more gravitas. It’s also a lovely theatre. Negatives: A few small quibbles. It’s a little slow to get going, and some of the actors sometimes speak far too quickly, particularly Hermione. Some of the dialog is a little tacky. Also, the massive plot hole in the original stories (Hermione being given a time turner, something widely banned and only entrusted to a very select few, to improve her studies) is highlighted for all its preposterousness here. The ending is a bit meh. None of the negatives above will stop you coming away from this happy with the experience though, so I strongly recommend it.
9. Mission to Seafarers
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
The Mission to Seafarers has operated from its heritage-listed building at Flinders Street since 1917, providing welfare services to support the international seafaring community who bring goods to our homes for the economy to thrive, and for the health of our island nation The building is architecturally significant and is considered a fine urban example of a merging of the ‘Arts and Crafts’ and ‘Spanish Mission Revival’ architectural styles in Melbourne. Open daily to the public, visitors are encouraged to take a self-guided tour through the building’s collection of stories of Melbourne’s maritime history, and to explore the Norla Dome, learn the history of the Chapel, peak inside long-lost nooks and discover the hidden garden and courtyard. The enchanting design offers a unique venue for functions and events of all styles and sizes; with full bar facilities, a commercial kitchen, and all within a short stroll from the CBD and easily accessible by public transport.
10. Room8 Productions
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
