Month: October 2017

Get your spook on with the Carnival of Lost Souls

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Dare to enter the dark and magical world of a 19th century circus as The Carnival of Lost Souls tours through Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and  Brisbane this October/November, leaving a dizzying path of mystery and mayhem for audiences along the way. Nestled somewhere between the madness of a Tim Burton psychosis and the darkness of a David Lynch nightmare, The Carnival of Lost Souls tells the tragic tale of unrequited love & loss set amongst the splendour of a Victorian-era circus. Featuring some of Australia’s best physical entertainers, musicians & singers, this uniquely original “circus noir” spectacle delivers a twisted bent on the familiar Circus, Musical Theatre and Cabaret stage genres.  Backed by a highly emotive and original live music score by Platonic, audiences are taken on a brooding and mystical journey into the dark heart of a vintage circus fraternity where nothing is as it seems. Written and produced by Graham Coupland, founder of  Australia’s popular Gangster’s Ball, The Carnival of Lost Souls is a lavish production that showcases a breathtaking mix of performances …

Our picks: The British Film Festival

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Take your own BFF to the BFF, as the Cunard British Film Festival returns to Melbourne, October 26 – Nov 15th. This year’s showings range from a shoe documentary to Nicole Kidman in a full punk get out. Here’s our top 4 for your viewing pleasure: Breathe If you’re a crier, get the tissues out. Based on a true story, Breathe is about Robin Cavendish who at only 28 is diagnosed with polio and given only months to live. Against the will of doctors, his wife Diana removes him from hospital and instead cares for Robin, determined to allow him to experience his lust for life. Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge) and Clair Foy (The Crown) bring this story to life, with the film being produced in partnership by Robin and Diana’s son John Cavendish. Where are those tissues again? Read more here   Manolo: The Boy who made shoes for lizards A fascinating documentary about Manolo Blahnik, the man behind the worlds most wanted shoes. While Sex and the City may have rocketed the brand …

Lose yourself in the House of Mirrors

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Lose yourself inside a mirror with a thousand faces in the House of Mirrors. How to maintain a sense of direction, while you wander through the disorienting, perception- altering and optical illusion- based labyrinth of yourselves. With 40 tonnes of steel and 15 tonnes of mirrors taking over the Arts Centre in Melbourne, it will be difficult for you to find your way out as no doorway, corridor or wall can be trusted and where the three dimensions themselves conspire to disorient and deceive. House of Mirrors is the creation of Victorian based artists Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney, and created from steel, timber and mirrors, uses only geometry and spatial design. For the first time in Melbourne, the event brings an authentic sense of amusement, a thrilling blend of delight and fear. House of Mirrors experience could take between 5 minutes and 20 minutes, depending on how fast you solve the maze and is not recommended for people who experience anxiety when feeling lost. So, come along and take a good look at yourself… You might be surprised …

Get your Freekeh on at the Spring Vegan Market

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Meat lovers watch out! Soon you will exchange your juicy piece of meat for an amazing mix salad of red, green, orange and yellow colour, as the market will be taken over by the Spring Vegan Festival. This exciting new event will take place at the historic Meat Market in North Melbourne. The venue which once served the modern needs of the meat trade will be transformed into a day celebrating veganism, ethical shopping and compassion for animals. The festival will feature 100% vegan vendors and non profits, as well as animal rights cinema, vegan high tea, an art zone, golden tickets and more. PENCIL THE DATE in your calendar, and “less meat” on Saturday October 28 @ The Meat Market. WHEN: Saturday 28 October 2017 WHERE: Meat Market, North Melbourne VIC (map) ORGANISER: Animal Liberation Victoria SEE MORE: Spring Vegan Festival event webpage