3000 Melbourne Magazine ISSUE 93 September 2014

BY GEORGE!

BEAT THE BLUES DAY OUT AT DOCKLANDS BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL

TRAINER TALKS AUDIENCES TO GAIN FROM JILLIAN MICHAELS’ TOUR​

PRIZES GALORE WIN TICKETS TO THE SHOW

REEL HEALTH FESTIVAL’S HEALTHY DOSE OF FILM SEPTEMBER 2014

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EDITOR'S LETTER It’s September and that means it’s time to spring into action.

For many of us, spring is the kick start we need to focus on getting into shape before summer.

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to US master trainer Jillian Michaels ahead of her visit to Melbourne.

The fitness guru will be in town helping Melburnians maximize their life by setting goals and equipping them with the skills to transform their lives.

I could certainly use a few tips myself from Jillian on how to juggle career, family, fitness and life in general.

topped the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index (EIU) for the fourth consecutive year.

Someone who seems to have it all together though at the moment is Melbourne’s own Anthony Callea.

It’s 10 years since he was named runner-up on Australian Idol and his list of credits since then is formidable.

I had a chat with the recently engaged pint-sized performer ahead of his one-night only show celebrating the music of legend George Michael. Can you believe it’s been 30 years since Careless Whisper was released?

The EIU Liveability Index is the world’s most widely accepted ranking of liveability, comparing 140 of the world’s major cities.

September also means it’s school holidays. If you’re looking for activities to keep the youngsters entertained, then be sure to check out the 3000 Melbourne school holiday feature in this edition. There are also details on how you could win a family pass to The Royal Melbourne Show.

There really is so much to do in this great city of ours, so it comes as no surprise that Melbourne has

Melbourne’s mix of smart transport and infrastructure, the great arts and cultural scene, sports, retail, hospitality and fashion ensured we retained the top spot for another year.

Stay tuned for the 3000 Melbourne guide to the State Election on 29 November. In next month’s edition we talk to all the candidates about what’s important to them and their constituents.

Have a great month.

Chelsea Arnold editor@magmedia.com.au

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Predestination movie review

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GABRIEL IGLESIAS Gabriel Iglesias returns to Australia following two sold out tours. Iglesias, the star of movies A Haunted House 2 and Magic Mike and as seen on Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and known as the ‘fluffy’ comic in a Hawaiian shirt, is an unbelievably witty, electrifying and talented performer. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Iglesias’ clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal.

When: Saturday, 20 September Where: Rod Laver Arena Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au

When: Wednesday, 10 September Time: 6.30-8.30pm Where: Deli Hall, Queen Victoria Market Cost: $80 per person.

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When: Saturday, 13 September Where: The Forum Cost: General admission $70, VIP $140.

Tickets: www.gangstersball.com.au

When: 17-18 September Where: Palais Theatre, Melbourne Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au and 136 100

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Market Week is returning to the Markets of Melbourne this month. Market Week will be Celebrating Our Global Community, with an abundance of events inspired by the diversity of Melbourne and the unique multicultural tastes, sights, smells and sounds of our iconic Markets. Market Week is a week of family fun, free tastings and tours, festivals, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and more. Queen Victoria Market will open its Deli Hall for the Deli Hall Graze. Patrons can sip, taste and graze on a mouth-watering collection of specially prepared seasonal bites, plates and drinks from the very best of the market traders.

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Australia’s longest-running cabaret, vaudeville, burlesque and fancy dress event is back in Melbourne for its spectacular seventh year. The Gangsters’ Ball brings to life the fashion, style, humour and classic merriment of the 1930s and 40s. Attendees can slip into ‘The Gambling Den’ which boasts poker, roulette and blackjack tables, enjoy swing dancing performances, mingle with pin-up models, browse the merchandise stalls, sip a cocktail at the bar, visit the vintage styling parlour and have a portrait taken at the 1930s themed photo booth.

Australia’s sweetheart, Tina Arena is heading to Melbourne this month as part of her nationwide Reset Tour.

Following the release of her first original English language release in 12 years, Reset, and her autobiography, Now I Can Dance, as well as her star turn on last year’s Dancing with the Stars, Arena is bringing an exciting new show to audiences. The show will bring to life the album and thrill audiences with hits from her entire career.

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MISSION FOODS MEXICAN FESTIVAL All the essential ingredients are there for a colourful day full of flavours, sounds and experiences for the third annual Mission Foods Mexican Festival, coinciding with Mexican Independence Day. The free event offers a Taste of Mexico with tacos, tamales, tortas, tostadas and more from participating Mexican restaurants, local Mexican musicians, folk dance groups, a Mexican market, an exhibition and a cantina and bar where you can taste traditional drinks. For the children there will be music, singing, making piñatas, windmills and painting.

Intrepid travel will aso be giving away two Real Food Adventure tours to Mexico.

When: Sunday, 14 September Time: 11.30am-8pm Where: Federation Square Details: www.mexfest.com.au

When: 25-28 September Where: The 29th Apartment, 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au

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When: 30 September-5 October Where: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au

When: 18 September Where: Library at The Dock Details: www.storytellingvic.org.au

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An outrageously original and award-winning musical comedy cabaret. The imposing frame of 6’6” inch operatic baritone Robert Hofmann channels a spectacular array of hilarious characters - all young at heart and all desperate. If you’ve ever suffered hearing lousy church music, wished you’d had more fun in your 20s, or just turned 40, this is the show for you. Desperately Young At Heart was the winner of the Cabaret Award WA at Perth Fringe World 2014.

A series of free storytelling shows are coming to the Library at The Dock. On the third Thursday of the month until the end of the year, there will be a one-hour show followed by a Q&A sessions with the storyteller. First up are Jackie Kerin and Teena Hartnett with The Ways of Winged Ones and Women, a weave of folktale, myth and history. This tale contemplates the nomadic and migratory movements of women and birds.

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After a sell-out season in Brisbane, Room to Play presents Ionesco’s iconic play, The Bald Prima Donna. Directed

by Heidi Manche, this 1950s play remains an enduring staple of the dramatic genre known as theatre of the absurd and highlights the quirky, candid and exquisitely bizarre nature of communication.

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ANTHONY CALLEA:

‘LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE SONGS OF GEORGE MICHAEL’

WHEN: 4 October WHERE: The Palms at Crown TICKETS: ticketek.com.au

IT HAS BEEN 30 YEARS SINCE GEORGE MICHAEL RELEASED HIS DEBUT SINGLE. IN HONOUR OF THE MUSIC LEGEND’S CAREER, MELBOURNE’S OWN ANTHONY CALLEA WILL TAKE TO THE STAGE LATER THIS MONTH TO PERFORM A ONE-NIGHT ONLY SHOW IN TRIBUTE TO HIS MUSICAL IDOL.

BY CHELSEA ARNOLD Callea, who last month announced his plans to marry long-term partner Tim Campbell in New Zealand next year, said the Anthony Callea: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Songs of George Michael tour follows the recent release of the CD and DVD of the same name.

“It all started out with me having a bit of fun. I didn’t ever intend to record this or tour it. I have been a fan of George Michael since day one. He is someone I have always looked up to,” Callea said.

“George Michael has been such an influence for me as a singer from a young age. His classic hits and vocal ability make him one of the finest male vocalists of our time and his musical legacy will live on forever. He has never pigeonholed himself and I admire that.”

Earlier this year Callea performed The Song's Of George Michael in front of a sell out crowd at The Palms at Crown.

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The CD/DVD was recorded live with a nine-piece band and showcases Callea’s incredible live vocal ability and personal musical connection with the songs of this legendary artist. It features special guest performances from Casey Donovan, Tim Campbell and John Foreman.

“I only had one shot to record it and I kept thinking I better not stuff this up. There is something about recording live that adds an extra element to your performances.

I love performing in a live environment. I love feeding off that pressure. It was ridiculous and the whole crowd was up on their feet.”

Audiences will be treated to Callea’s interpretation of Outside, Too Funky, Faith, I knew you were waiting, Jesus to a child, and Father Figure, among some older WHAM favourites.

“It’s a good reflection of the music we have grown up with.”

It’s been 10 years since Callea was named runner-up on television’s Australian Idol.

“At times it feels like it has been 10 years but then it feels like it’s flown. It was a turning point in my life. What I have learned and gained along the way cannot be bought. I was 21 when I walked on that stage from Werribee. It played with my head a little bit.

I have loved almost all of it. But I wake up every day and get to sing. I do work my arse off though. People pay their hard-earned money to come and see me, so I have a responsibility to give them my absolute best.”

Callea has released three albums in the past 18 months, performed two tours in that time, and performed in the musical, Grease.

“I just want to get back in the studio next year. I haven’t released a full album of originals for a while. I am actually really looking forward to getting in the studio and writing,” he said.

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JILLIAN MICHAELS, STAR OF THE BIGGEST LOSER AND AMERICA’S FAVOURITE WELLNESS COACH, BRINGS HER MOTIVATIONAL TOUR MAXIMISE YOUR LIFE TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE SPOKE TO 3000 MELBOURNE AHEAD OF HER TOUR.

JILLIAN MICHAELSMAXIMISE YOUR LIFE

WHEN: 30 October WHERE: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre TICKETS: livenation.com.au

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AUSTRALIA FIRST MET YOU ON THE BIGGEST LOSER, WHAT BRINGS YOU BACK HERE? Australia is like a second home to me. I'm so excited to be coming back and bringing my live show Maximise Your Life, down under.

WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT FROM YOUR SHOW? The actual live show is a journey of self-exploration that will allow each member in the audience to shatter old defeating beliefs and habits, harness their potential, and build a better life. We'll zero in on what holds us back, why, and subsequently how to break through in order to live the life we want and not the life we think we should. Then we delve much deeper to help the audience connect with their passion again, redefine their self image, dramatically enhance their belief in their capability, and impart the tools we all need in order to take action that yields life changing results.

HOW WILL THE SHOW ENHANCE PEOPLE'S LIVES?

It wakes them up. It exposes the ways in which we have settled in our lives and why. It teaches them how to begin living authentically and in their truth, not the truth that has been put upon them through family dynamics or societal pressures. It roots out paralysing fears and crippling beliefs about their worth and capabilities and gives them the tools to banish these demons forever. It gives people the actual how to of discovering their potential and building their self worth. It then gives them the actual skills and tools they will need in order to make the actions they take powerful and effective.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO KEEP SHARING YOUR MESSAGE? I love my work because it's so cathartic for me. While I am far from perfect I win a lot more than I lose and I have the tools to manage my setbacks and failures. I owe this to being empowered and informed and it's become my passion in life to share that same empowering info with others.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE BEING A MOTHER TO TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WITH YOUR SUCCESSFUL CAREER? It's not easy. It just isn't. Maria Shriver said: "you can have it all, just not at the same time." There is no doubt that something will have to give.

In addition, we have to jettison the notion that perfect is possible. It isn't.

It's simply not a part of the human condition. No one is perfect. Once I got past that I realised that what mattered was my effort and progress not perfection. I think we always believe that something has to go and in order to not disappoint that something is our own happiness. That's a huge mistake. Kids and significant others know when we aren't happy and that makes them unhappy. Plus, we have to role model health and happiness for our kids. It's not selfish to take some time for you and in fact, it's one of the best things you can do for your family.

WHAT IS YOUR ONE KEY MESSAGE TO PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO MIGHT BE CONSIDERING MAKING A BIG LIFE TRANSFORMATION? Find your why. A detailed authentic why is critical before beginning any journey of self improvement because anything worth having in life is work and doing that work has to be worth it to you. Really detail the reasons why you want something.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO TELL MELBURNIANS ABOUT MAXIMISE YOUR LIFE? If you are feeling stuck in any facet of your life - personally or professionally please come to the show. Let me give you the tools to blast through these obstacles and achieve your goals and dreams. We are all here for a reason. Your dreams are your destiny.

Let me teach you how to fulfil it.

It’s not very often you get a chance to have a kick-to-kick on the hallowed turf of the MCG

On Sunday, 28 September, the day after the 2014 AFL Grand Final, the MCG will be open for everyone to enjoy.

MCG Open Day is a free event, allowing sports fans to gain rare access to the ground.

There will also be an opportunity to access parts of the stadium that are normally off limits, like the

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BY SUZANA TALEVSKI – TELEVISION FITNESS PRESENTER AND INSTRUCTOR

CORE STRENGTH. EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT IT. But what is it really? Is it important or just another fitness buzzword that will disappear quicker than last season’s leg warmers?

Core strength should not be confused with having a rippling six-pack like a model on an exercise machine infomercial.

Core muscles are the muscles around the trunk of the body including the abdominal, oblique (sides), mid and lower back. These muscles all work together, to stabilise the body and support the spine.

Core muscles are important because they not only make you strong, but they are also responsible for making a whole load of movements we need to make every day easier and more controllable. Whether it’s reaching for the top shelf in the supermarket, carrying the kids, or standing for long periods – everything we do is easier if the core is strong.

HERE ARE FIVE QUICK EXERCISES FOR BUILDING CORE STRENGTH SUPERMAN Lie on the floor face down.

Reach your arms directly in front of you, reaching to the opposite wall. Straighten your legs, "gluing" your heels and inner thighs together by tightening the inner thighs and glutes. Lift your arms, chest, head, legs and feet off of the ground. At this point, only your belly and hips are touching the ground (no knees or feet). Keep holding your arms, chest, head, and legs up, engaging your low-mid back muscles and your glutes, for at least 30 seconds.

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player change rooms and the cricket viewing rooms. There will also be roving entertainment and activities.

Visitors can also visit the National Sports Museum (cost $5), or have their photo taken on the AFL premiership dais with the 2014 replica premiership cup (cost $10).

MCG OPEN DAY WHEN: Sunday, 28 September TIME: 10am to 3pm WHERE: MCG, Gate 3 (National Sports Museum entrance), Brunton Avenue, Richmond.

COST: Free DETAILS: www.mcg.org.au

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Lie face down on a mat and using forearms, lean on your clasped hands, with your toes supporting the base of your body. Keep your torso straight and rigid, hold and constrict your core. Relax and repeat.

Work on increasing your times.

Assume a push-up position with your feet shoulderwidth apart, your chest over hands, your gaze out in front of your hands and your body in a straight line from your head to your toes. Raise your right foot and bring your knee forward in the direction of your left elbow. The key is to move this leg without moving or rotating your hips and torso.

LYING GLUTE PUSHUP The lying glute pushup targets your butt, abdominal and back muscles. Lie on your back with your feet resting on top of a Swiss ball. Push through your heels to raise your butt off the floor as high as possible.

Form a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Hold this position for 60 seconds.

SIDE PLANK The side plank engages the often-overlooked muscles that help support the core. This exercise will help increase hip strength and stability.

A weak core can leave us exposed to injuries, back and spinal problems, all from a lack of support and poor posture.

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WORLD’S BEST It’s something we already knew but the Global Liveability Index has confirmed it – Melbourne is the world’s most liveable city.

Melbourne topped the index by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the fourth consecutive year.

The EIU Liveability Index is the world’s most widely accepted ranking of liveability, comparing 140 of the world’s major cities.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said Melbourne excelled in the five criteria: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

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“To be named the world’s most liveable city for four consecutive years is a great honour and a testament to the enviable lifestyle that Melbourne offers,” Cr Doyle said.

“Safety, sustainability and smart growth have been the keys to Melbourne’s liveability and prosperity. Providing transport and infrastructure have been key elements in smart growth.

“Melbourne brings together commerce, education, health, sport, cultural and residential areas, all of which can be accessed by foot, on bike, in cars or public transport.”

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A HEALTHY DOSE OF FILM A unique night of inspirational films is returning to Melbourne, promising to entertain and perhaps even challenge the audience, writes Jonathan Green.

Health and hospitals are popular subjects for film and television, but until you’re actually diagnosed by a cranky man with a cane going by the name of ‘Doctor House’ it is worth remembering that it’s just entertainment.

The Reel Health International Short Film Festival (Reel Health) was launched last year, proving to be a wonderful night of entertainment that explored the concept of genuine health issues and how they affect communities.

The concept of ‘health’ can take many meanings, and the subjects covered in the films surprised many in the audience. Highlights of the 2013 finalists’ screenings included a short documentary following a group of amputees who formed a rock-climbing group and embarked on a five-day climb, to a man’s personal journey visiting the mental health institution where his mother spent two decades against her will.

Pleasingly, Reel Health is returning this year with a bigger and better format spread over two distinct nights to allow audiences to engage with the films on different levels.

The first night will be the Premiere and Awards Night; hosting dignitaries, industry professionals and business stakeholders.

The night will feature the announcement and screenings of the award-winning films, plus an opportunity to hear from selected filmmakers and liaise with industry stakeholders.

The second night will be an evening of dedicated films, allowing the audience to see a greater selection of submissions in an uninterrupted format.

Reel Health festival director, Anne Doherty, said this year’s films again promise to inspire, touch and challenge audiences.

“During the festival, audiences will see films that share personal journeys and family experiences, that are truly inspirational, thought-provoking and, at times,

breathtaking,” Ms Doherty said.

“The short film genre is a platform that has the potential to change the paradigm of health conversations by giving a voice to the voiceless and providing an avenue for the great story tellers to tell their health stories,” she said.

It is a project of two interacting elements: an avenue for storytellers to deliver their passionate message in a professional and engaging environment – as well as a night of wonderful entertainment for the audience that should provoke conversation for the betterment of our communities.

REEL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL WHEN: 21-22 October WHERE: 21 October at The Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne, 22 October, at The Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

PRICE: Adults $30, concession $20.

BOOKINGS: reelhealthfilm.com

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FIVE DAYS OF FUN The Docklands Arts, Laughs and Blues Festival, will kick off on 1 October for five days of Blues music, cabaret, theatre, arts and laughs right in the heart of Docklands.

Whether you love to dance, laugh or be entertained by incredible artists – there’s just about something for everyone.

Docklands, Arts, Laughs and Blues, presented by Wonderland Fun Park and Spiegeltent, includes five days of tantalising circus, cabaret, stand-up comedy, illusion, puppetry, burlesque, art spaces and movies which will build to a free event, the Docklands

Blues Music Festival, a Wonderland of Rhythm. The Blues Music Festival will feature 22 performances throughout the Harbour Town Precinct from 11 am to 9pm on Sunday, 5 October.

The acts include multi-award winning Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Brian Fraser, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the music industry. His hectic schedule incudes spending most months touring the country, performing at festivals, pubs and clubs, playing his own brand of stompboard-driven Blues with humorous story-telling.

With five indoor and outdoor music stages, including licensed seated venues you can be assured of securing a top spot to catch the tunes.

Not only are there talented musicians, there is good old southern blues cuisine, carnival rides and attractions.

The centrepiece of the festival is Wonderland Fun Park’s beautiful Belgium Spiegeltent ‘Salon de Elegance’ oozing with nostalgia and charm, a playground for one and all.

LANEWAY TO OPEN OFF BOURKE There are few things more quintessentially Melbourne than its network of meandering laneways.

At Charter Hall’s 570 Bourke Street development, the property group will continue the development of Melbourne’s laneway culture by reenergising the surrounding streets and creating a new laneway and dining destination.

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As part of the construction of the landmark office project, Charter Hall is reconfiguring Gresham Street into a one-way thoroughfare to make it pedestrian-friendly. It will also add an al fresco café with outdoor seating and leafy landscaping designed to increase the site’s connectivity and permeability with its environment, while also allowing employees to connect with the city around them.

Four retail tenancies will be added to activate the surrounding pedestrian-friendly street

and laneway frontages to further enhance the building’s Bourke Street lobby.

Charter Hall Core Plus Office Fund manager Chris Forbes said it was vital for property owners to protect and develop Melbourne’s laneway spaces to ensure their continued survival as the city landscape develops.

“The new laneway aims to enrich this precinct and give people an energised and exciting place to spend time out of the office,” he said.

“The addition of a cafe as well as a dedicated ground floor entrance for lifestyle centre users will completely change the building’s relationship with its environment and make it an enjoyable place to do business. This new and uniquely Melburnian space will create a sense of community and a new public space.”

Construction of 570 Bourke Street by Brookfield Multiplex has begun with completion expected by mid next year.

DOCKLANDS ARTS, LAUGHS AND BLUES FESTIVAL WHEN: 1-5 October WHERE: Various Docklands venues DETAILS: docklandsartsandlaughsfestival.com.au

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CAN YOU TELL A HORCRUX FROM A HUFFLEPUFF? WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO WORK YOUR WAY AROUND THE MARAUDER’S MAP? ARE YOU NOT FOOLED BY ANIMAGI, POLYJUICE POTIONS, OR INVISIBILITY CLOAKS? If you’re a Harry Potter expert – and even if you’re not – you will feel the magic of Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A parody by Dan and Jeff.

Potted Potter first toured Australia in 2012, taking on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books and a real life game of Quidditch into one 70-minute show.

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This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts’ magic.

For star of the show James Percy, Potted Potter is almost a childhood dream come true.

often feel like it is the audience on stage, there is no safe place to hide.

The audience is very much involved.

“I have been involved with Potted Potter for over a year now. I kind of grew up with Harry Potter,” Percy said.

“Daniel Radcliffe is around my age.

And to play in this show it is almost as good as playing Harry, which would be a childhood dream come true.”

“We create a show that everyone can enjoy not just those people who have read the books.

Percy, has worked internationally as an actor and stand-up comedian, appearing off-Broadway in New York City with Potted Potter, followed by a sold-out tour of the USA. “A lot of Harry Potter fans come along.

The diehard fans come dressed up, they really go all out. Harry Potter has taken on this cult status in everyone’s minds, and there is so much atmosphere in the theatre that is such a thrill.

We are talking to the audience and looking them right in the eyes. We

“It’s a classic two-man show – the straight guy and the funny guy.

I am a Harry Potter expert and Ben (Benjamin Stratton) isn’t as familiar with the books as me.

“The show is only 70 minutes long.

It’s very intensive and we have very little breathing time. It’s 10 minutes a book.

“We pick out everything that we find big and important and tie it together and hit those important plot points. It’s very improvised. We know where we are going to start and where we are going to finish.”

Audiences will delight in the real-life Quidditch match.

“It really has to be seen to be believed,” Percy said.

“The Quidditch match and the fire breathing dragon really are something to look out for. I also really look forward to the grand finale. We like to go out with a bang every night.”

The show, created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, has played sold-out shows worldwide.

POTTED POTTER WHEN: Tuesday, 28 October – Sunday, 2 November WHERE: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse TICKETS: From $60.

BOOKINGS: 1300 182 183 or artscentremelbourne.com.au

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The 40th and final floor has been poured on Mirvac’s prestigious waterfront apartment development at Yarra’s Edge.

ARRAY OF APARTMENTS GOING UP STARTING EARLY IS THE KEY TO BUILDING SUPER SUCCESS

BY ANDREW HEWISON

A COMMON STRATEGY FOR BUILDING WEALTH IS THE USE OF COMPOUND EARNINGS, YET THIS CONCEPT IS GENERALLY NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD UNTIL LATER IN LIFE - WHEN ARGUABLY YOU HAVE LESS TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. Australia’s superannuation system is structured for people to accumulate wealth during their working life so as to provide an income for the time when they stop work.

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The benefits of contributing a little bit extra to superannuation over your working life are huge. Sacrificing a small amount of your pre-tax salary towards making additional superannuation contributions can turbo-charge your retirement

balance. It is a strategy that is not used often, yet arguably can make the most difference to your lifestyle in retirement.

Using some of your pre-tax salary to make additional contributions to superannuation also provides you with an income tax saving along the way.

For example, someone earning $50,000 per annum and contributing 10% of their salary ($5,000 per annum) to superannuation by way of a salary sacrifice arrangement would see a personal income tax saving of $1,725 each year.

However, the impact over the longer term is more important.

Take for example a person starting work at 20 years of age on a salary of $45,000 per annum. The following table shows the difference between making no extra contributions to superannuation, and contributing 5%

An iconic crown will also soon be mounted, on Mirvac’s latest luxury residential tower, creating a significant feature on the Flinders Street skyline. Mirvac Group residential executive John Carfi said the “topping off” of Array was a significant milestone.

“We are thrilled to share this event with our Array purchasers and local Yarra’s Edge residents. It has been encouraging to see such strong interest from purchasers, especially from our repeat purchasers at Yarra’s Edge. This is a real vote of confidence in the product and what Array stands for – luxury waterfront living,” Mr Carfi said.

or 10% of salary to superannuation via salary sacrifice. Over a 45 year working life, the amount that can be accumulated in superannuation almost doubles.

VALUE OF SUPER IN TODAYS DOLLAR TERMS AT AGE 65 No extra contributions

$670,000

Salary sacrifice 5%

$960,000

Salary sacrifice 10%

$1,250,000

However, if you waited until you were 40 years of age, and then started salary sacrificing, the amount that could be accumulated by your 65th birthday would be significantly reduced.

The table below illustrates the significant reduction in superannuation balance, even if the person was earning $120,000 per annum at 40 years of age.

VALUE OF SUPER IN TODAYS DOLLAR TERMS AT AGE 65 No extra contributions

$548,000

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$791,000

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$1,033,000

The above projections are all based on the super fund earning 8% per annum

“As the final stages of construction get under way at Array, we are also excited by the upcoming launch of the next chapter at Yarra’s Edge, which will include 18 brand new strata-free homes and a residential tower featuring a flexible and innovative product range that heralds the future of waterfront living.”

Array, just eight metres from the water’s edge, offers a new level of customisation in its luxury one, two, three and four-bedroom residences.

With its sky-high, twin multi-level penthouse offering inspired by international design trends, Array marks a significant contribution to the thriving Yarra’s Edge precinct. Settlement of the development is anticipated early next year.

after costs, pay rises of 5% every year, and inflation of 3% per annum.

Lower rates of return (or higher costs), or lower pay rises and lower contributions result in a much reduced amount of superannuation accumulated.

While waiting until you are 40 to start contributing to superannuation is not fatal to the accumulation of money for your retirement, it may impact the kind of life you lead once you finally hang up the tools.

If you want to ensure you have sufficient wealth to fund your lifestyle when you are not working, it might be time to consider contributing extra to superannuation.

Prior to taking such action, speaking to one of our professional advisers would help you target the right contributions to help you achieve your own goals.

The information above is general advice and you should also seek appropriate professional advice prior to implementation of any strategy.

Andrew Hewison is Director and a Certified Financial Planner as well as a regular 3000 Melbourne contributor: HEWISON PRIVATE WEALTH Level 4 , 102 Albert Road, South Melbourne

THE GREAT POPULATION DEBATE WE HAVE TO HAVE to grow from its current 4.5 million to a massive 12 million people. Think we suffer from traffic gridlock, crowded public transport and expensive home prices now? Imagine three times as many Melburnians trying to inhabit roughly the same urban space.

Recently I interviewed entrepreneur Dick Smith about where Australia’s population is heading. He reckons if we don’t reduce our annual immigration intake, within a century this country could have 60 million to 80 million people living in it. Such a large population could indeed be supported here, but at what cost?

If Australia’s total number of residents tripled, Melbourne could be expected

Standalone houses would give way to towering blocks of flats, and heading out for a quiet Sunday drive would be a thing of legend.

Water is a precious resource that at present we waste. Most rain is channelled out into Port Phillip Bay instead of being captured for use. Some recycling is performed at the Werribee treatment plant, but not nearly enough. A much bigger Melbourne of the future would

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FAVOURITE One Melbourne hotel has been named the top rated hotel in Australia, according to reviews on leading travel website Wotif.com

Reviewers rated The Langham in Melbourne, the best hotel with an overall review score from Wotif. com reviewers of 4.74 (out of five).

Wotif.com product director Donna Rodios said “there’s no denying The Langham in Melbourne is an iconic luxury property which prides itself on its impeccable standard of service”.

“Its number one ranking

by Wotif.com reviewers evidences The Langham’s focus on quality service and ensuring a superior guest experience,” Ms Rodios said.

“Some of the most popular words used to describe The Langham on Wotif. com guest reviews are testament to its high standard of customer service,

have little choice but to reuse most household waste water, a prospect many present day inhabitants find off-putting.

The ways in which our city would change with 12 million people is as long as your arm. Parks would become crowded.

Beaches in summer even more so.

Camping trips would require a much longer drive into the interior than is presently the case. Obtaining an already precious ticket to the Grand Final would become almost impossible. Life in general would be crowded, noisy and expensive.

But it doesn’t have to be like this. Unlike most countries or indeed continents, Australia retains the ability to choose its population levels. As is the case with most developed nations, the domestic

birthrate has fallen just below two children per couple. This guarantees that without substantial immigration our rate of growth would remain very low.

So let’s have a debate not about annual immigrant quotas, but rather what we want Australia to look like in 50 or 100 years. I like the idea of a plebiscite at the next federal election whereby voters could choose their preferred future population total.

Once this plebiscite is done, the results could be averaged and a widely supported target agreed. Immigration levels could then be set based on this target, and the whole issue would be dealt with for generations to come. Whether we end up with 30m or 80m people living here, such an important choice should receive our collective assent.

Tune in and listen to Tom between 3-6pm weekdays on 3AW’s Drive.

with the likes of ‘outstanding service’, ‘go the extra mile’ and ‘professional’ making a regular appearance.”

the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Crown Metropol Melbourne and Sofitel Melbourne on Collins,” she said.

The Langham Melbourne managing director Ben Sington said he was delighted with the hotel’s top ranking.

“Each of the hotels in the top 10 list are the best rated hotels in their destination based on reviews scores and number of reviews, up to 1 June 2014.”

“Our focus is on service and guest satisfaction, so it is pleasing when Wotif.com guests take the time to share their experience with other travellers,” Mr Sington said.

“We value their comments and it is extremely motivating to receive such an endorsement.”

Ms Rodios said the top five Melbourne hotels, according to Wotif.com guest reviews, were all five-star hotels within walking distance of each other.

“The Crown Towers ranked second with a score of 4.69, followed by

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TOP FIVE HOTELS The Langham Melbourne Crown Towers Grand Hyatt Crown Metropol Melbourn e Sofitel Melbourne on Collin s

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LAUNCH IT IS A FLAGSHIP FACILITY ON A LANDMARK LOCATION. The new Melbourne City Hyundai dealership opened last month marking a major investment by its parent company, Automotive Holdings Group (AHG).

The $8-million dealership was described by AHG managing director Bronte Howson as a welcome addition to the group’s portfolio of more than 150 motor vehicle franchises across Australia and New Zealand.

"This is a true destination dealership and I congratulate dealer principal Con Kafetzis and his team on their commitment to this impressive new facility," Mr Howson said.

More than 160 guests joined the team at Melbourne City Hyundai to enjoy a night of canapés, drinks and a grand tour of the facility at 37-39 Brady Street, South Melbourne.

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AHG executive director strategy and planning Hamish Williams was joined in unveiling the plaque to launch the dealership by Hyundai Motor by Company Australia chief executive officer and president Chul-Hwan (Charlie) Kim.

“This is our seventh Hyundai dealership in Australia; our first in Victoria, and quite rightly a standalone facility given Hyundai’s presence in the Australian market,” Mr Williams said.

AHG also recently opened a Holden and HSV dealership adjacent to Melbourne City Hyundai and has plans to add a third franchise in the near future.

The state-of-the-art Hyundai facility offers customers a world of difference while purchasing or servicing their vehicles: • First class customer facilities and lounge with Wi-Fi. • New service department with the latest Hyundai technology.

• Market leading facilities for vehicle financing.

• Comprehensive new retail parts department.

• More than 100 new and used vehicles on display and access to a national network of pre-owned vehicles.

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MOTORING REVIEW BY PAUL MARIC TOYOTA KLUGER

But, don’t expect to fit adults or large teenagers in the third row.

Since storming on to the scene in the year 2000, Toyota’s big-SUV, the Kluger, has been a raging success. Available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, the Kluger’s success has come down to size, versatility and V6 performance.

Boot space is very impressive (as you would expect for a car this size). With the third row erected, there is 195 litres of space.

Drop the third row and space increases to 529 litres. If you go even further and drop the second row of seats, luggage space increases to a whopping 1,171 litres.

Fast forward 14 years and the Kluger remains a success story for the Japanese car company. The third generation Kluger has undergone a styling change with more masculine angles and better use of interior space.

Starting from $40,990 for the entry-level front-wheel-drive Kluger GX, the range continues on to the $67,990 top-spec allwheel-drive Grande. I drove the volume selling $44,990 four-wheel-drive GX model to get a feel for the entry-level range.

Inside the cabin, the Kluger still feels like a step up into a larger SUV. This gives drivers the feeling of power and height over other cars on the road. There’s also a newly designed cabin that features soft-touch finishes and an updated steering wheel.

Much like the second generation, the new Kluger is very spacious inside. The front seat and second row passengers have a large amount of leg and headroom to play with. There is also a third row, which increases the seating capacity of the Kluger to seven.

Under the Kluger’s bonnet is a familiar V6 engine. The 3.5-litre V6 engine is the same as the last model, but Toyota claims that fuel consumption has decreased to 10.6L/100km (from 11.0L/100km).

The engine is mated to a very smooth shifting six-speed automatic gearbox.

At just over $40,000 for the entry level Kluger, the segment is filled with options.

Buyers can try the new Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Territory. Given the competition, the Kluger scrubs up very nicely on paper.

While the fuel consumption was a little higher than expected, Toyota offers a frontwheel-drive version that is more affordable and uses less fuel. The Kluger is a clear winner in a fiercely competitive segment.

Paul Maric is a Melbourne based, independent motoring journalist & mechanical engineer.

VISIT: www.paul.maric.id.au FOLLOW PAUL ON TWITTER: @PaulMaric

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DIVE IN FOR HOLIDAY FUN Sound the Octo-alert! Dive into action with the Octonauts at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium these school holidays.

With daily appearances by Captain Barnacles and Kwazii from 11am to 2pm, and 12 amazing zones of discovery to explore, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy during a visit to the aquarium.

Direct from the hit animated TV show,

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Octonauts, get ready to explore, rescue and protect SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium’s underwater world with Captain Barnacles and Kwazii.

As well as exclusive crew meet and greet sessions, don’t miss your chance to explore the aquarium and discover plenty of fun fishy facts on the interactive Octonauts quiz trail, and even win a variety of Octonauts-themed goodies during the daily presentations throughout the school holidays.

And if this visit whets your appetite, you can soak up the underwater magic 365 days a year with a SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Annual Pass. With unlimited entry to the aquarium year-round, visitors can enjoy an awe-inspiring journey through zones of discovery, including up-close animal encounters, animal feeds and diver presentations, ensuring an unforgettable aquatic experience. There’s never been a better time to become a SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Annual Pass holder.

SEA LIFE MELBOURNE AQUARIUM Where: Corner King and Flinders streets, Melbourne When: 20 September to 5 October Time: 9.30am-6pm.

Meet and greet opportunities: Daily appearances by Octonauts’ Captain

Barnacles and Kwazii from 11am to 2pm Price: Book online and save via www.melbourneaquarium.com.au, family annual passes from $250 Details: 9923 5999

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WONDERLAND CASTS A SPELL THESE HOLIDAYS Prepare to be cast under the spell of grand illusionist Michael Boyd these school holidays.

Bring your friends and family to see the Spellbound Illusion Spectacular live in the Wonderland Spiegeltent Theatre. It is an entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with amazing illusions such as levitations and

transportations, spectacular dancers, beautiful costumes and the amazing Thurston the Duck appearing and disappearing daily.

The show is sure to delight audiences of all ages and leave you wanting more.

Make a day of it and enjoy the awesome rides Wonderland Fun Park has to offer including the dodgem cars, grand carousel, flying dragon, crazy wave, wacky worm roller coaster, drop zone and more.

THERE ARE GREAT TICKETING OPTIONS TO SUIT THE WHOLE FAMILY.... * SHOW ONLY TICKET: A ticket to the show - $15.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS * SHOW AND RIDE ONLY WRISTBAND: A ticket to the show and a Rides Only Wristband (excludes bungee trampolines and water rollers) - $35. * KIDS COMBO: A ticket to the show, a rides only wristband, a bungee trampoline, a water roller and a show bag - $50.

SPELLBOUND ILLUSION SPECTACTULAR When: 20 September to 5 October Where: Wonderland Fun Park, 120 Pearl River Road, Docklands Cost: From $15 to $50.

Bookings: wonderlandfunpark.com.au

IT’S A BIT

SCARY Wonderland Fun Park’s Spooktacular Scarefest is back this Halloween.

Come on down and enjoy spooky entertainment, face painting, trick or treating with roving performers, ghoulish goodies, crazy dancers and photo opportunities with scary and wacky characters.

As an added treat this year Count Zafiero will be hosting a spooky magic show live in the Wonderland Spiegeltent. There will also be a fantastic prize for the spookiest dressed.

Early bird prices now available.

Save up to $10 per ticket.

SPOOKTACULAR SCAREFEST When: 31 October Where: Wonderland Fun Park, 120 Pearl River Road, Docklands Cost: Early bird prices now available. Tickets from $10.

Bookings: wonderlandfunpark.com.au

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educational and exciting. Watch some of Australia’s finest cattle, sheep and goats compete to win Best in Show and claim a coveted Royal Melbourne blue ribbon, get involved in cattle and sheep displays, take a back of house tour and see cattle, alpacas and horses parade in The Weekly Times Livestock Pavilion.

SHOW OF ALL

The Royal Melbourne Show is Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event.

The Show, held annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to promote and celebrate Victorian agriculture, offers visitors memorable agricultural and rural experiences that are entertaining,

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The Royal Melbourne Championship Dog Show is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with thousands of pooches put through their paces for a prestigious blue ribbon.

This year there are even more epicurean wonders and delights to experience in the Tastes of Victoria Pavilion, where foodies can enjoy tasty food from three rotating pop-up restaurants – Estelle, Hammer & Tong and Pho Nom.

Sample decadent desserts from the new Burch & Purchese Dessert Bar or head outside to the Royal Melbourne Show’s new Vine & Dine Bar, featuring pop-up food trucks from Hammer & Tong and Gogi.

More than 3,000 award-winning exhibits will be on display in the Art, Craft and Cookery Pavilion.

Visitors to the Royal Melbourne Show will have an opportunity to join the exclusive Master Chef Kitchen Tour, where they can discover the kitchen’s hidden secrets in an interactive tour and meet past and present Master Chef contestants.

There’s hundreds of farm animals to see, cuddle and feed inside the popular Animal Nursery, including lambs, kids, piglets, ducklings and puppies.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are coming to the 2014 Royal Melbourne Show. Visitors have the chance to join Disney Rockin’ the House with Mickey

Mouse at the Entertainment Dome. There will be an opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse throughout the day, so don’t forget your camera.

Disney will also have a range of other free, fun and exciting entertainment experiences to enjoy, including a Disney Frozen Karaoke Marquee.

There’s also an amazing array of thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment and special appearances, nightly fireworks, showbags and much more to experience with family and friends.

THE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW When: 20 September-1 October Time: 9.30am-9.30pm Where: Melbourne Show Grounds, Flemington Details: www.royalshow.com.au

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A STORY ON EVERY SHELF When you discover Clementine’s on Degraves Street in Melbourne you’ll be transported to all parts of Victoria.

Founder, Melanie Ashe, wants her patrons to have the opportunity to purchase goods that are not only locally made but also of the highest quality.

JANINE PHILLIPS AKA MISS MEANINGFUL is passionate about philanthropy and business with a love of combining the two living by the motto ‘one devoted person can initiate change’.

MAKE SURE YOU VISIT HER BLOG AT missmeaningful.com.au

“There is a story on every shelf. Each item has been carefully chosen to complement the collection of produce and products from all around Victoria.

This isn’t just a store, it’s a gathering of small businesses and producers creating a community,” Melanie said.

Clementine’s represents about 115 Victorian businesses, yet when Melanie is providing details of each product, and the people behind it, she shares in a personal way. That’s because she knows all her makers and their stories. They are all passionate about what they do which is translated in the goods you see on the shelf.

“It is a privilege to share locallymade, high-quality goods to visitors from far and wide,” she said.

THE CYCLE OF CHANGE: DENIAL

BY DANA ATKIN - PROFESSIONAL KINESIOLOGY PRACTITIONER

Change can be difficult for many people. Even our biology, our body is hardwired for survival. And because we’ve survived up until now with things exactly the way they have always been, then why should we change anything, right? There is a process that we

From the coast to the country, you’ll find delicious preserves, tasty jams, spicy spices and silky chocolate treats - to name a few. Anyone hungry?

And that’s not all. Clementine’s also stocks quality ceramic kitchenware, designer homewares, souvenirs, candles, shawls, soft toys and so much more. Gifts for all occasions are covered.

It’s a global market and many products that we buy in Australia today are made in far away places. My research lead me to the Australian Made website where I discovered research published by the Industry Capability Network. For every $1 million of new or retained manufacturing business in Australia, the following flow through the economy; $333,900 worth of tax revenue generated; $985,000 of value-added generated; $95,000 worth of welfare benefits saved and 10 full-time jobs created.

So whether you’re looking for a gift to give to a local, a visitor from interstate or to send overseas -

all go through with every change. We tend to resist it because of our built-in survival mechanism. We fight it because we worry that if we change one thing, then maybe other things will change, leaving us powerless.

Sometimes change is thrust upon us and sometimes we choose to change wether consciously or subconsciously.

Every change, regardless of how it comes about goes through a series of common steps, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and letting go.

This month, I’m going to talk about the first step, denial.

Often, the denial step is missed because it usually comes before the desire to change has been realised. We deny there is any problem with the current situation - be it weight, work, home or health - and we continue with

you can support local Victorian artisans and businesses through Clementine’s.

This ensures their business will continue for generations to come.

And I think that’s meaningful.

things the way they are, often looking for other, not-sohealthy ways to satisfy the unfulfilled circumstance.

Our inability to recognise that something needs to change is frustrating to not only ourselves but also for those who love us. Then, when those we love speak up about the issue at hand, we get defensive because it’s true and we’re not ready to face it, or change it.

Consider this. Where in life have you been feeling defensive lately? Could your defensive approach to the situation be because on some level, there’s an element of truth to what the other person is saying? Is it something you’re willing to work through now? If not, write it down somewhere so that when the time comes, you have a beginning point.

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PRINCES HEAT UP THE

NIGHT AT CROWN

Every Saturday night, year-round, women of all ages witness the stage spectacular that is Princes of the Night – the longestrunning stage show at Crown.

Infusing the taboo world of striptease, lust and sexual desire with perfectly choreographed, highly-refined burlesque and cabaret, Princes Of The Night has just launched its newest season and is turning up the heat to celebrate 10 years.

The show which features five male dancers plus one female dancer has withstood the test of time, while other male revues suffered. It is positioned as one of the best stage productions in Melbourne, under the guidance of Melbournian and coveted stage performer Craig Weise.

Weise, an established male performer, created Princes Of The Night in 1996 after being

inspired by the theatrics and quality of male stage productions in Japan.

“I performed around Melbourne in public and private shows before touring throughout Southern Japan for two years. The quality and theatrics of the shows in Japan were phenomenal, I knew immediately that I had to bring this uniquely erotic yet sophisticated experience to Australia,” Weise said.

“I am incredibly proud of the Princes

and of myself for being able to have this long-running show at Crown.

The cast, crew, choreographers, costume designers, professional directors – I am really proud of them all. It’s been an awesome journey and now I’m even thinking about taking the Princes to the Sydney market.”

Boasting some of Australia’s finest performers, including Travis Khan from King Kong, Princes Of The Night makes for the ultimate girls night out, hens

night or any night for that matter.

Weise, who plays the King of the Princes, said the show takes audience members on a lustful, medieval journey of a woman’s desire to the present day with tantalising, comedic and grandiose performances to music that moves the body and soul.

“Our show is the perfect combination of underground erotic and high-end indulgent burlesque and cabaret. We cater to everyone, groups of mothers and daughters, girls on their hens night, husband and wife duos and even groups of men who come along for a great time.

“The audiences just can’t believe the calibre of the talent. Plus there is such a mix of storytelling and theatre, they are genuinely surprised by the comedy element. We really pride ourselves on being more than strip, we’re the complete entertainment package.”

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WHEN: Every Saturday night WHERE: Level 3, Crown Casino TICKETS: $65 gold, $50 silver, $40 general admission.

BOOKINGS: princes.com.au

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3000’S MOVIE REVIEW

PREDESTINATION

By Simon Bailey Predestination, written and directed by the Spierig Brothers, is a time travel saga that succeeds to electrify the mind and tug at the heartstrings.

With engrossing performances from Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook and Noah Taylor, the film twists and turns through the eras before a startling click into place.

Any synopsis is best kept short and sweet, as a clumsy attempt at detailing Predestination’s plot would likely do more harm than good. This gem delivers as much action and thrill as it does drama.

The Bartender - a wizened time travel agent played

by Hawke - is on an assignment to intercept and halt a terrorist ready to ravage 1970s New York.

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While working undercover in a dusty bar, he strikes up a D&M with brooding confession columnist 'The Unmarried Mother' (Snook). A thoroughly compelling chunk of the film is spent as The Unmarried Mother recounts to The Bartender her life metamorphosis, as it were. With slathers of time travel - one learns that the biographies of these characters are more interlaced than we bargained for. Understanding the full extent of this nexus is about as easy for the mind to comprehend as, say, quantifying the universe. Any more about this would simply mean spilling the beans.

Australian actress Snook is a master of transformation and her performance is astonishing. When the narrative jumps back in time we get to know Snook as Jane - a young prodigious misfit on the cusp of a brilliant career as an astronaut. Her street smarts, sharpness and drive make us really want to hand it to the underdog.

Years later, when Jane sits in the bar as The Unmarried Mother, she is unrecognisable. Life’s twists and turns and Predestination is a concoction of these little doozies - have rendered her someone completely different.

The ease with which Snook shifts between these very different characters testifies to her gift as an actress.

Each era the story visits has a distinct feel and look injected with colours and set designs that help to add character to each vignette. Shot locally, a keen Melbourne eye will be able to recognise filming locations around the city and excitedly whisper to their adjacent companion, “I know where that is”. City buildings, rooftops, archways, gardens and parking metres all seem quite familiar and are fun little bonuses for local audiences.

Trying to solve the film’s time travel paradoxes though may be a bit harder to decipher. Yet Predestination is such an enthralling dance through time that it’s more than worth the lasting brainteaser.

In cinemas now. Rated MA15+.

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