Goodness Melbourne,it’s been a long innings. We’ve been starved of culture for far too long. The good news is there is more than enough cultural fare – live music,art,movies,theatre,and all manner of festivals – on offer for the rest of 2021.
A dip at the NGV? Sure,and no,not in the moat – a brand-new bright pink pond will be installed out the back for summer. Get set for the opening (finally) of the,plus the return of magical theatre marathon.
Pace yourself,Melbourne. Life feels like it has gone from nought to 100 in mere moments,and there’s a lot more coming your way. Enjoy the re-awakening!
OCTOBER
With restrictions easing from 6pm on October 29,there’s set to be a flurry of activity on the city’s culture scene,with cinemas,museums,theatres,dance classes,and exhibitions opening up. Bid this troubled month farewell by returning to the cinema to see,and get the kids out of your hair by visiting ACMI’s Disney:The Magic of Animation exhibition which celebrates almost a century of movie magic.
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NOVEMBER
This month catch Shakespeare’sAs You Like It as imagined by the MTC with music by Kate Miller-Heidke and Red Stitch’sPrayer Machine. Prefer a dance class? How about one outdoors? Try Lucy Guerin Inc. In the visual arts,stunning works by Rosalie Gascoigne,Reko Rennie and are a feast for the eyes.
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DECEMBER
If it’s live music you’ve been missing,enjoy intimate gigs with musical legends including James Reyne and up-and-comers like Shannen James. Festivals are back,from the to alt-country fave Out on the Weekend.:Wes Anderson’sThe French Dispatch,Steven Spielberg’sWest Side StoryandHouse of Gucci with Lady Gaga and Adam Driver.
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