Once upon a time Coppélia – Australian Ballet

Enjoy this special one-hour version of the Australian Ballet’s  fairytale story ballet of the year Coppélia, performed to live music and narrated by one of the characters. Perfect for children, it’s fun, interactive and will have everyone twirling for joy! ‘It’s remarkably special to perform to a large theatre of young children and families, with their boundless energy...
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Country Road T Shirt – ultimate simplicity

All thanks to Country Road for once again bringing us this highly adaptable T-shirt.  It’s rated in their ‘Best Seller’ range and there’s no reason to doubt why this is.  Teasing out it’s attributes says it all. It is 100% cotton and retains it shape after endless laundering.  A factor lacking in most of its competitors....
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Red shoe dreaming

Everyone has had a pair of red shoes at some time in their life.  There is a sense of magic associated with them – a feeling we embrace that puts a little spring in our step. Discover how this passion as emerged through another fascinating talk hosted by The Johnston Collection. Dress and textile historian Hilary...
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‘Stage Presence’ – creating magic

The State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne is presenting a great exhibition ‘Stage Presence’ that celebrates Australian contemporary stage and costume designers. This is a wonderful insight into the art of performance design, which is sure to draw many ‘oohs’ and ‘aaahs’. A collection of Jennie Tate’s designs are a real highlight. If you’ve ever wondered...
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