What’s on in Winter
ABBAWORLD
Federation Square, Melbourne;
Tickets from Ticketek www.ticketek.com
or 132 849; visit www.abbaworld.com 4 June-4 July
Directed by Robyn Archer
THE LIGHT IN WINTER Federation Square, Melbourne; 96551900 www.fedsquare.com The Light in Winter brings together artists and communities to explore their ideas of light and hope.
MARY POPPINS: From July
Enter the magical world of Mary Poppins. This spectacular production features all the best-loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.Mary poppins
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne; 1300 555 593;
www.disney.com.au/marypoppins
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Various venues; 8660 4888;
www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au 23 July-8 August
See cinematic delights from over 50 countries and enjoy a range of special events.
RIVERS RESTAURANT DINNER CRUISE
Departs from Waterfront City Marina Docklands at 7.30pm; 9285 0000; www.rivers.net.au
THE ROUND BALL GAME
FIFA World Cup
National Sports Museum,
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gate 3, Olympic Stand, Jolimont Street, Jolimont; 9657 2279;
www.nsm.org.au 28 June-9 July
A range of fun activities, star appearances and great performances for kids. Soccer fans will have a ball participating in FIFA related events.
GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW 4-6 June
Enjoy live demonstrations from celebrity chefs, sample a delicious produce, and see the latest in kitchen appliances and cookware.
Melbourne International Animation Festival
ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square;
8663 2200; www.miaf.net
RASTA THOMAS' ROCK THE BALLET 1-5 June
A fusion of ballet mixed with musical theatre, hip hop, and tap. It’s ballet with attitude and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack, direct from New York.
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VCE Season of Excellence
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton; 13 11 02; www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum
PUPPETS AT FED SQUARE 5 July-11 July
Federation Square is set to come alive with a children’s puppet playground during the school holidays, with a week-long program of puppet shows, roving performances, puppet workshops, films and parades.
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The Arts Centre, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183;
www.theartscentre.com.au
SWAN LAKE ON ICE 3-8 August
Twenty-six World, European and National Championship skaters push the boundaries in the genre of ice dance with their skill and athleticism on a magical frozen theatre stage.
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