I came for the Kylie on Stage Exhibit - a small but thoughtful display of her stage costumes. They…read moreare gorgeous and it's nice to see all the detail up close, plus learn more about the designers and the inspiration for them. (And it was free!) This venue is also home to ballet performances, stage productions, city tours, and workshops for people of all ages. It's definitely worth checking out their schedule of events. It's a very easy walk from Flinders St Station.

Currently undergoing some re-development; it will be so extraordinary and fantastic once those…read morerenovations are completed next year. A great hang out spot where there is a Melbourne Festival lounge available for when this event is on, and of course this establishment is also home to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for concerts and christmas carol events in the Domain area. The main entrance is situated on St Kilda Road, just opposite the NGV International, and it is divine with quality theatre and classical events. It was interesting taking the tour of the facility, which goes for about an hour off hand. I think off hand the earliest time is 11am, and for $15 a pop; not the best value for money in town; however it was time fairly well spent, plus your given a glass of bubbly all inclusive. A great day design plan would be to enjoy this tour, and then head further down St Kilda Road till you get to the domain and the botanical gardens to finish it off with some high quality nature. Overall, I think this establishment will be more inviting and spectacular once the renovation works are complete. We will have to wait until 2012 and see.

Going to the theatre is expensive in Melbourne. Going to a main stage theatre is super expensive. 4…read moretimes the cost of a movie ticket. MTC, with their fabulous Southbank Theatre, and interesting well produced plays makes that worthwhile, every once in a while. We'll be talking about the Cherry Orchard for easily four times longer than a film. Inspiring, intriguing, interesting.

16th Street acting studio provides intensive courses for professional actors in a part time or full…read moretime capacity. They provide professional development programs for experienced actors by way of on-going training and international masterclasses. I have been lucky enough to be accepted into the Ivana Chubback Masterclass which I attended last year. She is a fascinating character having trained Oscar winners and is considered one of the best acting teachers in the world. If you are serious about furthering your technique, then 16th Street is the place to be. They are also focused on collaborating film developments so it is an wonderfully opportune place to be. Their tutors and masterclass teaches are world class. They provide studio hire in case you need to film an audition or for short films and they also have private tutoring for that special project or if you are wanting to study solo. Email them for fee structures of different courses.

From the owner: 16th Street Actors Studio is passionate about the craft of acting and is committed to further…read moredeveloping the unique potential of every actor who comes to the studio by encouraging them to be fearless in a pursuit of excellence.

I support the arts, unabashedly and whole heartedly. Footscray community arts centre has the best…read moregallery spaces in the west. The centre consists of two major spaces. The Warehouse, and Henderson House. Henderson House is a bluestone building that is listed on the National Trust Register of Historic Buildings. Spaces in Henderson House include the Basement Lounge, Basement Theatre, the Gabriel Gallery. It also houses the offices of a variety of arts tenants and two Artists-in-Residence studios. The Warehouse The recently redeveloped warehouse building, located immediately next to Henderson House, is home to the Roslyn Smorgon Gallery, the Performance Space, the Digital Media Hub, the Warehouse Meeting Room, two Visual Art Studios and the Centre's administrative offices. The Warehouse Basement has also been redeveloped, and now is home to Enza's Studio (a large rehearsal space) as well as Mario's Studio (a new art studio). Footscray Community Arts centre, offers many many services opportunities for all the arts, music, dance, performance, visual, all in the one place. Afterwards pop into the happy river cafe for brunch, lunch or a coffee!

Great little theatre for live performance, not too big, not too small…read more Love the restored front facade to this place

The Clocktower Centre has stood as a space for the community from its humble origins as Essendon…read moretown hall, to its current use as a space for the performing arts, local events and ceremonies. Predominantly used as a theatre and concert space, the Clocktower is used by schools, local amateur groups and professional productions.It was also used for my highschool grauation ceremony. Its great to have such a multifunctional space in the area that can really be useful to the local community Its well kept, modern and i a real asset to the area. Check their website for upcoming productions.