By Peter Kemp
Burrinja Theatre
Nigel Wearne
Weaves blues, jazz, and American noir with a retro 60s vibe.
Backed by horns, Gretsch guitar, drums and double bass, he’s touring globally and played prestigious festivals.
His album The Reckoning earned a 2023 Music Victoria Award nomination and a 4-star review.
Season: Thursday 28 November at 8pm.
Venue: The Lyre.
The Round Theatre
Underground Cabaret – Belinda Hanne Reid
Described as the lovechild of Adele and Uta Lemper is coming to Underground Cabaret at The Round!
A local powerhouse who will floor you with her stunning vocals, and make you giggle with delight at her daft humour.
Belinda has been gracing stages in Australia and overseas for over two decades – she’s been a backing vocalist, a jazz singer, a leading lady and everything in between.
A mainstay of Melbourne’s cabaret circuit, she has written, directed and performed independent cabaret here and around the world, taking to the stage at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Midsumma Festival and many more.
Season: Friday 15 November at 8pm.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company
Twelfth Night
This summer, Melbourne Shakespeare Company is presenting a dazzling musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Twelfth Night.
Bringing new life to this classic tale, the production is infused with contemporary songs from pop icons including Bruno Mars, Backstreet Boys, Marvin Gaye, and many many more.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company has never been afraid to push the boundaries, challenging many of the stereotypes associated with traditional Shakespeare productions, making the work exciting and accessible for audiences for young and old.
This 90 minute production abridged production is no exception taking audiences on a whirlwind adventure of love and longing with plenty of laughter on the way.
A note to parents: Twelfth Night is on the VCE English Text List for 2025 making it the perfect activity for students looking to get ahead.
Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic and join the fun.
Seating is provided at the venue and protective sun wear is recommended for matinee performances.
Reserve your tickets now at melbourneshakespeare.com
Season: 6 – 22 December.
Venue: the Rose Garden St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Performance Times: 7pm daily with additional 3pm performances on Saturdays and Sundays.
Duration: 90 minutes, no interval.
REMEMBER:
The 1912 Theatre Noises Off Season: 14 November – 7 December. Bookings: 9758 3964.
The Lilydale Athenaeum theatre Little Women Season: 14 – 30 November. Bookings: 9735 1777.
Eltham Little Theatre The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe Season: 15 – 30 November. Bookings: 0411 713 015
