Before the show

Clocktower Café
Coffees, slices, cakes and sandwiches are available, with a comfortable area to catch up with colleagues or friends. The café has recently been refurbished and includes our newly restored 1898 Bechstein grand piano.
Theatre Bar and Kiosk
Our Theatre Bar and Kiosk is open one hour prior to performances and during any intervals. The Theatre Bar and Kiosk serves a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks.

Experience the Clocktower like you’d never imagined! In ‘Thingamabobs!’ discover the machines and funny contraptions artist Jens Altheimer is hiding in secret spots of the Clocktower Theatre! It’s a back-stage tour to hidden wonders. ![]()
Friday, 8 July at 11am & 1pm. ![]()
Book here: clocktowercentre.com.au/performing-arts-roadshow-thingamabobs/
This August, we’re bringing you our first ever Swing Dance event! 🎵💃🎷🎶![]()
Come and show off your best swing moves with great tunes, great vocalists and the high calibre line up of Melbourne’s top jazz and session musicians, including band members from high profile TV & Melbourne theatre shows. The incredible dancers from Swing Patrol are also providing an optional swing dance class prior to the B# performance! ![]()
Saturday, 13 August
The B# Swingin' 7: 2:30-4:30pm
(Optional) Swing Dance class: 1pm – 2pm![]()
Tickets are now available: clocktowercentre.com.au/club-clocktower-swing-dance/
2 DAYS TO GO! ![]()
Snap up the last few tickets to 'The Sapphires', this Thursday, 7 July at 8pm.
clocktowercentre.com.au/the-sapphires/
Step into the world of wild and wacky inventions with ‘Thingamabobs!’![]()
These school holidays, kids can discover the amazing machines and funny contraptions artist Jens Altheimer is hiding in the secret spots of the Clocktower theatre. Take an exciting tour and see his inventions coming to life… Even better: find out how to interact with them. Be ready for some serious silliness! ![]()
Friday, 8 July at 11am & 1pm ![]()
Book here: clocktowercentre.com.au/performing-arts-roadshow-thingamabobs/
Looking for a last-minute school holiday activity?
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 5 July), the historic Incinerator Gallery will be hosting a special school holiday workshop as part of their 'Centre for Reworlding' exhibition. ![]()
Children will have the chance to view the exhibition 'Centre for Reworlding presents: Resurgence' with artist Jen Rae and writer Claire G. Coleman, then take part in an immersive exploration of drawing and writing activities designed to stimulate imaginations, to express their hopes and wishes for a better world.![]()
Tuesday, 5 July from 10am-12pm.
(Designed for children 8-12 years. Dress for artmaking!)![]()
It's not too late to book tickets: incineratorgallery.com.au/activities/reworlding-shw/#ticketsCOMING UP! School Holiday Workshop: Reworlding ![]()
We’ve got a very special school holiday workshop happening next week. Children will have the chance to view the exhibition Centre for Reworlding presents: Resurgence with artist Jen Rae and writer Claire G. Coleman, then take part in an immersive exploration of drawing and writing activities designed to stimulate imaginations, to express their hopes and wishes for a better world.![]()
Tuesday, 5 July from 10am-12pm
It’s not too late to book your tickets! ![]()
incineratorgallery.com.au/activities/reworlding-shw/#tickets
Includes materials. For children aged 8 to 12 years.
Be sure to dress for some artmaking!![]()
Image: 'Centre for Reworlding', 2022, installation view.
by Lucy Foster @lu_spent