What To See In Cinemas This Month

Movie night? This'll help you pick your poison.
Concrete Playground
Published on April 16, 2016
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    Captain America: Civil War

    Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 15 Jun 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Smart, funny and exciting, Captain America: Civil War is a superhero movie done right.

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    Bad Neighbours 2

    Thu, 5 May - Wed, 29 Jun 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    A funny if rather familiar comic sequel with a satisfyingly progressive attitude.

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    Florence Foster Jenkins

    Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    This funny, charming biopic hits all the right notes.

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    The Angry Birds Movie

    Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Should have made a Candy Crush movie instead.

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    Bastille Day

    Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    A fast-paced but thin-scripted affair that does little but re-confirm Idris Elba's action man credentials.

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    Hot Tub Cinema

    Thu, 21 Apr - Sun, 29 May 2016

    Common Man, South Wharf

    Soak in a film.

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    Mia Madre

    Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016

    In attempting to replicate the chaos of grief, this Italian drama bites off more than it can chew.

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    The Jungle Book

    Thu, 7 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    This live action update of a classic tale benefits from a great cast and breathtaking visual effects.

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    The First Monday in May

    Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016

    A slick, stylish but ultimately superficial doco about the fashion industry's night of nights.

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    Sherpa

    Thu, 31 Mar - Wed, 18 May 2016

    A gripping documentary about the dark side of Mount Everest.

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    Rams

    Thu, 7 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016

    This strange Icelandic comedy never does what you expect.

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    The Boss

    Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    The latest in a string of Melissa McCarthy comedies brings nothing new to the table.

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    Eye in the Sky

    Thu, 24 Mar - Wed, 4 May 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Alan Rickman's final film is part military thriller, part bureaucratic farce.

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    An

    Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 15 Jun 2016

    Cinema Nova, Carlton

    A sweet if somewhat uneven Japanese film with an energetic lead performance.

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    Eddie the Eagle

    Thu, 21 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    A lovably cheesy tale of real world sporting triumph.

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    Mother's Day

    Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 15 Jun 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    A clichéd and agonisingly unfunny comedy that totally wastes its ensemble cast.

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    Great Britain Retro Film Festival 2016

    Thu, 12 May - Wed, 25 May 2016

    Cinema Nova, Carlton

    Films hand picked by David Stratton himself.

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    Midnight Special

    Thu, 21 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016

    This enigmatic sci-fi drama recalls E.T. and Close Encounters.

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    The Man Who Knew Infinity

    Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016

    This conventional biopic is enlivened by the quality of its performances.

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    A Month of Sundays

    Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016

    A modest Aussie film that blends drama with a wry sense of humour.

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    Pawno

    Thu, 21 Apr - Wed, 1 Jun 2016

    A diverse and endearing local drama.

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    The Witch

    Thu, 17 Mar - Wed, 27 Apr 2016

    Cinema Nova, Carlton

    The much-hyped feminist horror flick that took Sundance by storm.

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    Labyrinth of Lies

    Thu, 31 Mar - Wed, 11 May 2016

    A compelling German drama about the aftermath of WWII.

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    Zootopia

    Thu, 17 Mar - Wed, 27 Apr 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    A smart, energetic animated romp preaching a message of diversity and acceptance.

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    The Divergent Series: Allegiant

    Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Three films in, this flimsy young adult series is simply treading water.

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    Melbourne Cinematheque 2016

    Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 14 Dec 2016

    ACMI, Melbourne

    This longstanding film collective are serious about their cinema.

  • Guide

    The Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

    Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.

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    Bendigo Hotel Collingwood

    125 Johnston Street, Collingwood

    Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.

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    Movember East Coast Tour

    Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    This roving barbershop is stopping by Fed Square for just one day — giving free beard trims to anyone interested in participating in Movember.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

    This week in Melbourne, you can score $15 bowls of pasta, swim sky-high at a luxe hotel pool, and cook alongside chefs and artists in Fed Square for free.

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    The 35 Best Bars in Melbourne's CBD

    If you find yourself in the Melbourne CBD and in need of a few bevs, drop by any of these exceptional bars.

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    The Five Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Melbourne

    Skip the overcrowded sands of Port Phillip Bay in favour of floating upstream at these Victorian rivers.

  • News

    Soaring Into 70s-Era Australia: Radha Mitchell, Jesse Spencer and Linh-Dan Pham Talk 'Last Days of the Space Age'

    Disney+'s new 1979-set series focuses on three neighbouring families in Perth's suburbs — and gets two former 'Neighbours' actors back on Australian TV.

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    Now Open: Collingwood's Live Music Pub The Bendigo Hotel Is Back in Action Thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew

    Punk, rock and metal live gigs return to The Bendi alongside Tex-Mex eats and Mill Brewery beers.

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    How to Spend a Day in Sydney, If You Love Japan

    Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.

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    An Immersive 'Squid Game' Experience Is Coming to Australia to Get You Playing 'Red Light, Green Light'

    Step into the hit Netflix series IRL and get dared into challenges by the Front Man at Luna Park Sydney — without any murder, of course.

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    Two Hospo Heavyweights Are Behind the New Chiki Chan — Serving Up Playful Asian-Fusion Fare in Mordialloc

    The team is ticking all the right boxes with this new opening — from the playful Asian-fusion eats and cocktail lineup to its high-energy vibes and fun decor.

  • News

    Eight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria

    Start plotting breath-taking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Sushi in Melbourne

    These Japanese restaurants and grocers serve up the finest maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hosomaki — all stuffed with some of Melbourne's best seafood.

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    Sigur Rós: Orchestral Tour

    Mon, 19 May - Tue, 20 May 2025

    Hamer Hall, Southbank

    On the Icelandic band's latest Australian tour, they're pairing their ethereal tunes with 41-piece live orchestras.

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    The Future & Other Fictions

    Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk, this world-premiere exhibition at ACMI explores and celebrates futuristic storytelling.

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    A Taste of Persia

    Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

    Earth Angels, West Melbourne

    Social enterprise Welcome Merchant is hosting this big night filled with Persian food, wine, music art and culture.

  • Earth Angels

    225-229 Victoria Street, West Melbourne

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

    This weekend in Melbourne, you can score fat slices of Ben Shewry’s obsession-level lasagne, hit up a huge gluten-free expo and have some Oktoberfest fun in the city.

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    Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Medley Whiskey Tasting

    Mon, 7 Oct, 2024

    Blue Diamond, Melbourne

    Experience a world-first immersive whiskey tasting at the newly reopened Blue Diamond.

  • Blue Diamond

    15/123 Queen St, Melbourne

  • News

    Qantas Has Your Next Australian Getaway Sorted with One Million-Plus Discounted Fares on Sale From $109

    You've got seven days to nab cheap flights to Byron Bay, Cairns, Launceston, Kangaroo Island, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.

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    Sydney Theatre Company's Sarah Snook-Starring 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Is Heading to Broadway

    After wowing London's West End, the 'Succession' actor will make her Broadway debut playing 26 roles in the one-performer Aussie stage sensation.

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    Ten of the Best Walks in and Around Melbourne

    Give that activewear the workout it deserves by hitting up these short hikes in and around Melbourne.

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    Free to Feed's Story Table Series

    Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

    Free to Feed Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North

    Some of the social enterprise's culinarily gifted participants are sharing the flavours and stories of their cultures via an immersive dinner series.

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    The Ritz-Carlton's Luxury Dining Series 

    Thu, 17 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct 2024

    The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Melbourne

    Treat yourself to lunch, dinner or an aperitivo session led by a Michelin-starred chef, or go in on world-class cocktails paired with views across the bay.

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

    650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

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    Monster Fest

    Fri, 4 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct 2024

    Cinema Nova, Carlton

    This year's genre must-sees include a 'Terrifier' marathon, puppet flicks new and old, and a new New Zealand body-horror flick.

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    Ned's South Yarra Bakery and Bistro Will Soon Be Staying Up Late as It Introduces Its New Dinner Service 

    The Valarc Group — which recently acquired all Ned's venues — has ambitious plans for expanding its hospo empire.

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    Monster Fest Is Returning with 2024's Batch of Genre Must-Sees — Including a 'Terrifier' Marathon

    A new 'Hellboy' film, plenty of puppet flicks, and a documentary about the horror genre from the late-90s to mid-00s are also on the lineup.

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    Laneway Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Dates and Venues — and the Lineup Is on the Way

    Mark your calendars, music fans — for both the festival's February return and the lineup drop.

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    From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk: A World-Premiere Exhibition About Futuristic Storytelling Is Taking Over ACMI

    Costumes from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', concept art from 'Cyberpunk 2077' and sketches from 'NEOMAD' will also feature.

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    Prime Video's SXSW Sydney Pop-Up Is Returning with Spaces From Australia's 'The Office' and a Heap of Well-Known Faces

    You'll also be able to feel like you're stepping into 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and catch stars from 'Deadloch' at Primeville's second year.

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    COOKED

    Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    The Melbourne Fringe Festival team is firing up the grill at Fed Square for 'COOKED', hosting a series of free lunches and dinners with guest chefs and artists.

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    Where to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2024

    Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.

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    Succumb to the Darkness: The Full Trailer for Robert Eggers' New Version of Gothic Horror Great 'Nosferatu' Is Here

    The director of 'The Witch', 'The Lighthouse' and 'The Northman' is tasking Bill Skarsgård with haunting Lily-Rose Depp — and taking on film history.

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    Vote For Your Favourite 'Local Legends' Cafe And You Could Win a Trip For Two to Seattle

    Show some love for your local baristas and you could win an epic trip for two.

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    Lune and Arnott's Have Teamed Up on a Decadent Tim Tam Pastry — and You Can Only Nab One in October

    Lune's latest month-long range of specials also includes birthday cake croissants, cinnamon buns and passionfruit coconut cruffins.

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    The Ten Best Free Camping Spots Near Melbourne

    Weekend getaways don't have to cost an arm and a leg — at these free campsites near Melbourne, all you need is enough money for snacks, wine and petrol to get you there (and back).

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    Coming Soon: US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its Second Melbourne Venue in QV This October

    Five Guys' second Melbourne venue will be home to all your fast-food favourites — burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches and shakes.

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    Score a Private Omakase Masterclass and a $600 Bar Tab at Yugen Tea Bar

    Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a master chef.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This October

    Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.

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    The Ten Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne

    Discover fine-diners and neighbourhood haunts, or head down to a hidden CBD basement where robots deliver all your fave Thai dishes to the table.

  • News

    You Can Pay Tribute to Prince by Booking a Stay in the House From 'Purple Rain' Via Airbnb

    Four decades since the iconic film hit cinemas, the newly restored abode includes pieces from Prince's own collection — and a secret room.

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    From Idyllic Villas to Overwater Resorts: A Luxury Traveller's Guide to Fiji

    You deserve to put your feet up in one of the best places possible, so why not one of these tropical island resorts?

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    Jewish International Film Festival

    Sun, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Dec 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.

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    2024's JIFF Is Opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and There's Plenty More Highlights From There

    This year's full 41-feature Jewish International Film Festival program includes movies starring Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody, Helen Mirren and more.

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    Getting Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'

    You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.

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    It's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025

    There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.

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    The First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later

    Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.

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    Sigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras

    Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.

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    Casa Mariotti's Aperitivo Sessions

    Wed, 25 Sep - Thu, 31 Oct 2024

    Casa Mariotti, Richmond

    Head down to this new Roman wine bar and restaurant from 4–6pm to score cheap drinks and complimentary snacks.

  • Casa Mariotti

    258 Swan Street, Richmond

  • News

    Now Open: Italian Wine Bar and Restaurant Casa Mariotti Has Brought a Little Slice of Rome to Richmond's Swan Street

    To celebrate its opening, the team is running daily aperitvo sessions — pairing cheap drinks with complimentary snacks.

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    Cucinetta's Twenty-Nine Cheese Gnocchi

    Mon, 23 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct 2024

    Cucinetta, South Yarra

    South Yarra's Cucinetta is serving up this extremely cheesy gnocchi for two weeks only.

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    It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival

    The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.

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    'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour

    Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    The 26 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

    These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.

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    The Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne

    Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.

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    Ben Shewry's Obsession-Level Lasagne

    Sat, 5 Oct, 2024

    G.McBean Family Butcher, South Yarra

    Ben Shewry is plating up fat slices of lasagne and signing copies of his new memoir at Prahran Market for just one day.

  • G.McBean Family Butcher

    163 Commercial Road, South Yarra

  • News

    Rhinos, Ships in the Colosseum and Paul Mescal Unshackling His Rage: They're All in the New 'Gladiator II' Trailer

    Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also star in Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner.

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    A First Nations Showcase Introduced by The Kid LAROI Has Just Joined SXSW Sydney 2024's Music Festival Lineup

    SXSW Sydney has dropped the latest details for its 2024 music festival, with ENNY, Moonchild Sanelly and The Lottery Winners also joining the bill.

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    Titanique

    Thu, 12 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    The Grand Electric Sydney, Surry Hills

    Set sail with Céline at the Australian debut of this outrageously funny homage to James Cameron's cinematic masterpiece and Canada's greatest musical export.