Friday, February 13, 2009

ENTERTAINMENT

Melbourne boats a wide variety of both light and serious entertainment to suit all tastes from unique bars to bowling alleys. The city is renowned for the diversity and depth of its art and culture, great sporting traditions, major festivals and international events.

Ballet, Symphony & Opera
Melbourne is home to the international acclaimed Australian Ballet as well as the countrys major opera company, Opera Australia, with the State Orchestra of Victoria the musical force behind them both. Along with the Ballet and Opera the Victorian Arts Centre is also home to Melbourne Symphony Orchestra who are renown for their diversity in style, performing both classical masterpieces as well as a more contemporary style of music. The Victoria Arts Centre is host to many other nationally and internationally acclaimed performances. Victoria Art Centre +61 3 92818000

Comedy & Theatre
Melbourne is a hot spot for comedy. This is evident with it hosting one of the worlds three largest comedy festivals. The Melbourne Comedy Festival, where comedians, both local and international meet and make Melbourne meet and make Melbourne laugh for three weeks. Melbourne's spectacular theater venues are the perfect place for local and internationally acclaimed stage shows to come and perform for enthusiastic Melburnians. Listed here are the details of Melbournes major theater :
* Comedy Theatre : +61 3 92994950
* National Theatre : +61 3 95340221
* Forum Theatre : +61 3 92999700
* Princess Theatre : +61 3 92999800
* Regent Theatre : +61 3 92999500
* Atheneom Theatre : +61 3 96501500

Half tix offers discount theatre tickets for same day performances. Whilst there are some great deals to be found, make sure you find out where you will be sitting as the best tickets do not sell for half price. Located at the Melbourne Town Hall in Swanston Street entrance. Tel +61 3 96509420

Night Clubs
If you want to dance the night away then experience Melbourne's exciting nightlife. Dress codes vary from club to club, but generally it is at the discrestion of the doorman. At most clubs, there is a cover charge between $5 to $15. Here is a list of nightclubs you might want to try :
* Metro : +61 3 96634288
* Heist : +61 3 98637488
* Zealous : +61 3 96700980
* Inflation : +61 3 96146122


Pubs & Bars
Melbourne has a Pub or many Bar to suite everyone. Many traditional style pubs can be found in the heart of the city. A recent exciting addition to the Melbourne bar scene is Chill On. This unique concept bar is made completely of ice. Operating is a sub zero temperatures, guess are confronted by decor made entirely of ice. The bar, chairs, tables and even the drinking glasses are made of ice. Guests are surrounded by exquisitely carved ice sculptures. Dont worry you wont freeze up as you are provided by the management with 'coats' to keep you warm while you groove to funky music.

(Hello Melbourne)



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