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Eltham Little Theatre

The Adams Family musical

The Adams Family -a New Musical features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare.

Wednesday Adams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met.

And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father.

Stuck in the middle of his daughter and wife, Gomez and Morticia, must figure out what they’re doing before their guests show up for dinner.

Full of laughter, nostalgia and music you can sing along to.

Season: 5 – 20 September.

The Round Theatre

The Elton John Story

Get ready to sing, dance and be dazzled as Music Legends Productions proudly presents a spectacular celebration of the unforgettable hits of Elton John!

From the soaring melodies of Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer to the electrifying music energy of Crocodile Rock and I’m Still Standing, this performance is an homage to one of music’s most iconic entertainers.

Featuring powerhouse vocals and virtuous piano playing, this show is pure musical magic.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the magic of Elton John for the first time, this high-energy, feel-good event will leave you singing along and wanting more.

Season: Saturday 23 August at 7.30pm.

The Princess theatre

A Beautiful Noise – he Nel Diamond Musical

To make its Australian Premiere Exclusively in Melbourne.

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon, selling, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis.

Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway and the world.

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond’s bond with Australia has been nothing short of extraordinary, spanning decades of musical brilliance and heartfelt connections.

He has undertaken seven major concert tours across the country – beginning with the iconic Thank You Australia in 1976 and followed by memorable returns in 1992, 1006, 1999, 2005, 2011 and 2015 – his anthems resonating deeply with audience securing his place as a cherished figure in Australian music history for nearly half a century.

Season opens August 1026.

Karralyka theatre

Richard Clapton

Richard Clapton, as one of Australia’s foremost singers/songwriters, paved the way for subsequent generations of songwriters to write about the experience of being a Australian.

He grew up in Sydney and in the 1960s before hopping on a plane to London, and then later to Germany, where he wrote his first album, Prussian blue (1973) which was one of the first major Australian “singer-songwriter “albums.

Richard has since released his first cover album, entitled Music is Love (1966-1970).

A timely homage to the music of peace, love and understanding ; tunes of the American hippies from the late 1960’s; Richard Clapton’s unique versions of songs recorded by The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Band, Lovin’ Spoonful sand more, sung as only Richard can.

Season: Friday 19 September at 7pm.

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