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Hamer Hall

  • Music
  • Southbank
  1. Hamer Hall supplied image 2019
    Photograph: John Gollings
  2. Hamer Hall supplied image 2019
    Photograph: Peter Bennetts
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Time Out says

Fifty thousand admirers turned up to the reopening of Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall, such is the esteemed place it holds in Melburnians' hearts.

The two-year redevelopment saw $135.8 million be poured into the curvaceous structure that sits on the Yarra, diagonally across from Federation Square. The refurbishment include a revitalised auditorium with improved acoustics, air con, lighting, technology and seating. The building is now a true gem in Melbourne's theatrical crown.

Details

Address:
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne
3004
Transport:
Nearby stations: Flinders Street

What’s on

Miriam Margolyes

  • Talks and discussions

Miriam Margolyes, the naughty national treasure shared by both Britain and Australia, is gracing us all with her presence Down Under this March. After releasing not one but two acclaimed books, Margolyes is touring Australia and New Zealand on the back off her bestselling second tome, titled Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life, which is part self-help book, part memoir. Once best known for her character acting roles (including Professor Sprout in Harry Potter), TV appearances (Blackadder, Call the Midwife) and voice acting (Babe, Happy Feet), Margolyes has more recently drawn renown for dropping jaw-droppingly juicy stories from her eventful life. Oh Miriam! Live is a new stage show where the eponymous star is let loose to relate her favourite anecdotes and impart never-before-told stories and life lessons, based on her 82 years of uproarious adventures. The show is named for a phrase that has been said to Miriam “a lot over the years, often in tones of strong disapproval”, she says.  Audiences can expect hilarious revelations covering everything from being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, alongside some moving moments and genuine advice, too. The show’s tour will kick off in Auckland on March 11, with stops in Perth and Adelaide before hitting Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Friday, March 22. After one eventful night in Melbourne, there will also be shows in Canberra, Newcastle and Sydney. Tickets range in price fr

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

  • Special screenings

The Force will return to the magnificent Hamer Hall this April when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) takes to the stage to present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert. Off the back of the popular Star Wars in Concert Series, Melburnians will once again have the chance to enjoy the classic 1983 film on a huge screen, as they listen to John Williams’ renowned score brought to life with the full force of the mighty MSO.   The intergalactic event will screen the entire film from start to finish, and highlights include legendary scenes like the near-death of Luke Skywalker at Jabba the Hutt's desert fortress (which also features Princess Leia in her famous two-piece), as well as the final battle between Skywalker, Darth Vader and the Emperor. And sorry to the haters, but there will also be plenty of Ewok content to enjoy, too.  Conductor Nicholas Buc will once again lead the MSO during this spectacular sonic journey to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert will run for six days only from April 18-24, so we’d suggest you secure your tickets before they sell out. You can also check out the MSO's 2024 program here.

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