Past Events
The Clocktower Centre has everything to suit your needs.
Strathmore Secondary College Mid-Year Concert Series
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 7.30pm
Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 7.30pm
A celebration of Strathmore Secondary College’s incredible music faculty, showcasing its large ensembles and supported by smaller instrumental and vocal groups.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents Shrek Jr the Musical
Thursday, 5 October 2023 at 7pm
Friday, 6 October 2023 at 7pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is thrilled to present DreamWorks’ ‘Shrek Jr the Musical’. Be transported to a fairytale adventure where you will see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and many of the other beloved characters come to life on stage, thanks to the theatrical talents of the students at Bacchus Marsh Grammar.
Brunswick Secondary College presents Bye Bye Birdie
Thursday, 13 July 2023 at 7.30pm
Friday, 14 July 2023 at 7.30pm
Saturday, 15 July 2023 at 7.30pm
Across three big nights, Brunswick Secondary College presents the classic musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie.
Jimeoin: The Craic!
Friday, 28 April 2023 at 7.30pm
Hilarious World-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed Irish master!
You’ve seen him on The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the Palladium, Conan O’Brien or perhaps online where he has clocked up millions of views of his comedy clips… but NOTHING beats seeing Jimeoin live.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s Annie Jr The Musical
Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 7pm
Friday, 15 September 2023 at 7pm
Get ready to experience the heartwarming tale of ‘Annie Jr.’ as Bacchus Marsh Grammar Middle School proudly presents this beloved musical. Join us on a journey filled with hope, resilience, and the power of friendship.
‘Night Lights’, presented by Buckley Park College
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 at 6.30pm
Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 6.30pm
Friday, 18 August 2023 at 6.30pm
A hilariously enjoyable production set around the opening night of New York’s hottest new disco. Channel your inner Studio 54 in this celebration of acting, music and dance!
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School presents Winter Strings Festival 2023
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 6.30pm
With over 100 years of musical tradition to its name, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is at the forefront of excellence in musical talent. The Winter Strings Festival is an uplifting and inspiring evening of approximately 210 string players from Prep to Year 12, presenting an array of diverse pieces and styles. Encounter the inspiring and astonishing talent of these young artists as they present what is sure to be an unforgettable evening.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents BMG in Concert
Thursday, 31 August 2023 at 7pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar invites family members, friends and the local community to celebrate the talents of our Music, Dance and Drama students.
The University High School presents: Little Shop of Horrors
Friday, 11 August 2023 at 7pm
Saturday, 12 August 2023 at 7pm
Sunday, 13 August 2023 at 2pm
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.
Wakakirri Awards Night 2023
Friday, 1 September 2023 at 7.15pm
Friday, 8 September 2023 at 7.15pm
Great Stories can open hearts and minds and inspire change. Wakakirri is a Story-Dance festival where schools aim to do just that! Created in 1992 Wakakirri is Australia’s largest national performing arts event for schools. Does your school have a story to tell? It’s time to get involved!
Beats on Pointe – Edinburgh Fringe Festival Fundraiser
Saturday, 29 July 2023 at 7pm
From Australia to London’s West End, this high-energy fusion of commercial dance entertainment intertwines ballet and street dance, along with contemporary and breaking to deliver an all-ages show of non-stop five-star entertainment.
The University High School: Instrumental Music Concert
Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 7.30pm
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 at 7.30pm
The University High School Instrumental Music Concert is returning to the Clocktower Centre in 2023.
Wakakirri Victoria Performance Night 2023
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 at 7.15pm
Wednesday, 2 August 2023 at 7.15pm
Thursday, 3 August 2023 at 7.15pm
Great Stories can open hearts and minds and inspire change. Wakakirri is a Story-Dance festival where schools aim to do just that! Created in 1992 Wakakirri is Australia’s largest national performing arts event for schools. Does your school have a story to tell? It’s time to get involved!
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents Legally Blonde The Musical
Friday, 25 August at 7:30pm
Saturday, 26 August 2023 at 2pm
Saturday, 26 August 2023 at 7.30pm
Join Bacchus Marsh Grammar for a spectacular performance of “Legally Blonde the Musical” at The Clocktower! Prepare to be dazzled by the incredible talent of the cast as they bring this beloved story to life on stage.
RECKŌNING
Saturday, 5 August 2023 at 8pm
‘RECKŌNING – Te Waiata Paihere Wairua’ fuses Indigenous cultures from Aotearoa, New Zealand and Te Whēnua Moemoeā (Land of the Dreamtime) Australia in a deeply emotional, multi-artform performance.
An evening with … Silvie Paladino: Western Region Concert Band
Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 7.30pm
Enjoy a night of music from the amazing Silvie Paladino, backed by the 30-piece Western Region Concert Band and guest choir.
Essendon Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’
Sunday, 27 August 2023 at 2.30pm
Peter and the Wolf is a family and orchestral favourite. This concert is based around animals and monsters, so feel free to dress up. At just an hour long, it’s also kid friendly! Great fun and great music for the whole family.
The Wiggles: ‘Hello! We’re the Wiggles’ LIVE in Concert
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 at 10am and 12.30pm
Thursday, 6 July 2023 at 10am and 12.30pm
Following the runaway success in 2022 of winning the coveted ARIA Awards for ‘Best Australian Live Act’ and ‘Best Children’s Album’, The Wiggles bring their all-singing, all-dancing stage show to The Clocktower Centre.
The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Wednesday, 28 June at 11am
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises!
Australian Dance Crew Championships – VIC Preliminary 2023
Sunday, 4 June at 2pm
Introduced to the dance world in 2006, The Australian Dance Crew Championships (ADCC) is a community dance competition that brings together the most experienced dance crews from all over Australia.
April school holidays: Singing and Expression Workshop
Monday, 10 April to Friday 14 April at 9.30am
Join singing teacher Rachael Kane from Connected Voice this April school holidays at the Clocktower for a series of group singing and expression workshops for 6 to 12 year-olds.
The Beggars: California Dreaming
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 11am
Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt … the laid-back west-coast sound forged in 1970s’ Los Angeles is still loved to this day.
Join Australian band The Beggars for their ode to classic California rock.
Northcote High School presents A Music Celebration
Wednesday, 14 June at 7.00pm
Thursday, 15 June at 7.00pm
Two concerts across two nights will showcase the talents of Northcote High School’s numerous music ensembles.
The 14 June concert will feature the string, guitar and vocal groups, while all bands and the percussion ensemble will perform on 15 June.
Natural Bodybuilding Australia – Oceania Titles 2023
Saturday, 6 May from 10am to 5pm
Australia’s best physique and bikini athletes will compete for the title of Overall Champion and a prestigious Natural Bodybuilding Australia Pro Card.
Ascot Vale West Primary School presents: Anything is Possible!
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 at 6.15pm
Step into a world of wonder and possibility as Ascot Vale West Primary School presents, “Anything Is Possible”!
An unforgettable production that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Damian Callinan: Double Feature
Saturday, 29 April 2023 at 2pm
The surprise discovery of his mother’s 1946 diary leads multi award-winning comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan on a cinematic, romantic romp through post-World War 2 Melbourne.
The writer and star of feature film ‘The Merger’ uses his renowned storytelling prowess to cast his parents in a funny and poignant double feature of love and loss.
Good Vibes Dance Studio – Let Us Entertain You
Thursday, 1 December 2022 at 7pm
After a long few years, Good Vibes Dance Studio is thrilled to be welcoming back an audience to our 5th annual end of year concert.
A night of excitement and celebration where we will be honouring some of the music worlds biggest icons and legends.
It’s now time to sit back and ‘let us entertain you’!
LFK Dance and Gym – Seasons 2022 Showcase
Junior Showcase –
Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 11am & 3pm
Senior Showcase –
Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 7pm
Monday, 5 December 2022 at 7pm
LFK presents their annual showcase!
This year the theme is seasons. Join us on a journey through summer, autumn, winter and spring.
Our students and teachers are so excited to present their routines to you.
David Hobson & Colin Lane: In Tails
Tuesday, 15 November at 11am
David and Colin have been friends for 25 years. From vastly different backgrounds, they have observed one another’s worlds and always thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a go at what that other guy does?” So here’s their chance to see whether the grass is a little greener. They sing. They dance. They sing and dance. They sing and dance at the same time. Perhaps they’ll even sing and dance together. A show full of comedy, opera, popular classics, and Colin’s vast catalogue of hits – it’s a unique and hilarious experiment that promises to enthral and entertain.
Tales of a Homeland
Sunday, 30 April 2023 at 5pm
Tales of a Homeland will take you on a captivating journey in the heart of history and tradition, to a trip that ignites souls near and far, following two love stories distanced by time and space, yet connected in the most extraordinary way.
ShowBiz Performing Arts Studios presents SHOWBIZNESS- From the Walk of Fame to Broadway
Saturday, 5 November 2022 at 12pm & 6pm
There’s No Business Like Show Business; the costumes, the scenery, the makeup, the props and in our 13th year, ShowBiz Performing Arts Studios invites you to witness our grand theatre return at our annual performances of SHOWBIZNESS- From the Walk of Fame to Broadway.
Bear witness as we take you on an immersive journey from Hollywood to New York entertaining you with classic hits and musical theatre gems. Watch our talented artists strut their stuff in our brand-new show for two performances only.
Elevation Dance Studios – Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes
Sunday, 6 November 2022 at 2pm
Elevation Dance Studios invites you to an afternoon of pure joy and magic as our Junior students transport us into the world of our favorite fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
Dance Partners – Annual Production
Saturday, 12 November 2022 at 3.30pm
Dance Partners is proud to present their 2022 Annual Production. Come along to enjoy and support the dancers with an afternoon jazz, contemporary and the ballet of Alice in Wonderland.
Lily’s Dance Studios – The Wizard of Oz & Dance Variations ***Event at Capacity***
Sunday, 4 December 2022 at 12pm
Lily’s Dance Studios are proud to present our 34th performance full of joy and entertainment. You will be mesmerized by a colourful pantomime ballet and the high intensity of jazz, tap, contemporary and acrobatics. After such a long-awaited time, our students are looking forward to getting up on the stage and performing for you.
Club Clocktower: Bradley Storer
Friday, 28 October 2022 at 8pm
Bradley Storer is a Melbourne based cabaret and music theatre performer specializing in Weimar inspired and dark contemporary cabaret repertoire.
School of the Good Shepherd Primary School – Life is a Circus
Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 3pm & 7pm
Life has been nothing short of a circus these past few years in Melbourne. We’ve walked the tightrope of fear, juggled the commitments of life and dared to dream amidst the unknown. So, what have we learned? How have we grown?
Come and watch the students of School of the Good Shepherd recount their experiences of lockdowns, remote learning and just why it’s so fabulous to be back at school. Join in this year’s Production ‘Life Is A Circus’
MAPA Australia – EXPRESS YOURSELF 2022
Saturday, 22 October 2022 at 6.30pm
Sunday, 23 October 2022 at 6.30pm
Express Yourself 2022 Showcases the hard work, dedication and passion of the students at Melbourne Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA). This years show is sure to delight entertain and move you through Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre and more.
Come along and support the students as they take to the stage for the first time back in a theatre since 2019!
The Sound of Music, presented by Lowther Hall AGS
Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 7pm
Friday, 12 May 2023 at 7pm
Saturday, 13 May 2023 at 1pm and 7pm
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School presents this timeless musical of love, defiance and escape.
Calisthenics Victoria CaliChamp Competitions
Saturday, 24 June from 9.30am to 4.30pm
CaliChamp Tots and Tinies will grace the stage in their first competition. 9.30am will be our gorgeous Tots and 12.30pm our beautiful tinies. Calisthenics Victoria look forward to our team competition season for CaliChamp kicking off with our youngest performers
Essendon Primary School – Wizard of OZ
Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 4pm
Essendon Primary School presents the Wizard Of Oz! We have put a modern twist on the classic story of Dorothy and her little dog Toto. Come along to the Clocktower Centre at 4pm on the 26th October to be immersed into the Land of Oz.
Dead White Male Composers – Essendon Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, 21 May 2023, 2.30pm
Join the Essendon Symphony Orchestra for a rousing afternoon of the most well-known and exciting pieces from the classical music playbook.
The Australian Ballet School
Friday, 26 May 2023 at 11am & 2pm
Be thrilled by a wonderful repertoire filled with the energy, dedication and refined skills of The Australian Ballet School’s young and pre-professional dancers.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar – BMG in Concert
Monday, 17 October 2022 at 7pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar invites family members, friends and the local community to celebrate the talents of our Music, Dance and Drama students. With a diverse range of styles and instruments on offer, there’s bound to be something for everyone!
An Evening with… TRIPOD presented by Western Region Concert Band
Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 7.30pm
Melbourne’s very own comedy trio, TRIPOD are teaming up with one of Melbourne’s very best concert bands for one night only at The Clocktower Centre.
Enjoy a night of hilarious music & comedy, backed by a 30 piece concert band.
While the three-man guitar based singing jokster group, known as Scod, Yon & Gatesy, have had significant success on the international stage, Western Region Concert Band has had significant success working with many international artists including Leo Sayer, James Morrison, Christine Anu, Glenn Shorrock and many more, making for a perfect pairing. Definitely a night not to be missed.
Western Region Concert Band are very excited to present to you, An Evening with…TRIPOD…
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
Thursday, 6 October 2022 at 7pm
Friday. 7 October 2022 at 7pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Woodlea is thrilled to present Disney’s “The Lion King Jr” musical production. Step into the Clocktower to be transported to the Pride Lands of the African Savannah, where you will meet Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Scar, Timone, Pumbaa and many of the other treasured African animals. Follow the journey of a young cub who grows into a wise and brave lion that overcomes fear to reclaim his throne, whilst listening to classic melodies which come to life on stage. The theatrical talents of the Middle School students at Bacchus Marsh Grammar truly capture this story which has carried on for more than 25 years.
The Syncopators
Tuesday, 11 October at 11am
The concert will start at the roots of jazz with its most influential figure, Louis Armstrong, as he was creating and shaping America’s new art form in the 20’s. It will progress through his big band era of the 30’s to his mature style and the famous vocal duets he created with America’s First Lady of Song – the fabulous Ella Fitzgerald.
Moonee Ponds Primary School presents ART TOUR OF THE WORLD
Thursday, 13 October 2022 at 1.30pm & 7pm
A group of students and their teacher go on an art tour of the world, exploring different artists, artworks, exhibitions and galleries.
A celebration of creativity in all its forms, this school concert invites us all to use our imaginations to travel the world and find the ways that the arts connect us all.
This whole school concert will encapsulate art, music, dance and drama
Club MoPo – Music in Exile
Saturday, 15 October 2022 at 3.30pm
Since its launch in 2018, Melbourne record label Music in Exile has become a home for a collection of artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Fresh from captivating crowds at leading music festivals Dark Mofo and WOMADelaide is Chikchika, an outfit that crafts important stories of culture and peace into their percussion-heavy and up-tempo tunes.
Joining Chikchika on stage is Mohamed Camara, a performer, songwriter and Guinean music educator.
JOE AVATI 25 LIVE WORLD TOUR
Saturday, 1 October at 6pm & 8.30pm
The comedian touted as Australia’s answer to Seinfeld is back with a brand new show for 2022 – and with most of us needing a good laugh after the events of the last two years, his tour will be just the ticket.
The Resilience Project with Martin Heppell
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 11am
Through music, storytelling and plenty of laughs, The Resilience Project’s most engaging and entertaining presenter Martin Heppell will teach children aged 5–10 and their parents ‘3 Happy Tricks’. And it couldn’t come at a more crucial time.
Club MoPo – Our Carlson with Dr. Sure’s Unusual Practice
Thursday, 29 September 2022 at 7.30pm
You’re cordially invited to wade through the trauma with My Carlson, Your Carlson, Our Carlson.
An epilepsy diagnosis at age 33 has led Victorian icon Our Carlson on a mission to break down boundaries of ableism in music, the industry and beyond. Exploring the many shades of the human condition through his self-appointed ‘epileptic dance music’, Carlson delves headfirst into his lived experience over frenetic, energetic breakbeats.
Oak Park Primary School – The Lion King Jr.
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 at 7pm
Thursday, 15 September 2022 at 7pm
Lloyd Webber & the Great Composers
Tuesday, 13 September at 11am
Enjoy the life and hit songs of the greatest Broadway and London West End composer of the last 50 years, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and his greatest friends and influences. This is a narrative concert performance with over 20 hit songs from the Lloyd Webber , Elton John, Tim Rice and many more.
Christmas with Lucy Durack
Tuesday, 6 December at 11am
Lucy is one of Australia’s most well-known leading ladies with major stage roles to her credit including Glinda in Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, Princess Fiona in Shrek and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Recently, Lucy played Sarah in Touching the Void with Melbourne Theatre Company. Lucy also appeared in John Foreman’s New Years’ Eve Concert at Hamer Hall and in Overture Charity Gala for Parkes Shire Council.
Anderson Dance Company – REMIXED
Sunday, 11 December 2022 at 6.30pm
Monday, 12 December 2022 at 6.30pm
After two long years, Anderson Dance Company are delighted to be back in front of an audience for their 2022 Concert ‘Remixed’. Inviting you to enjoy an evening of your favourite tunes with a twist.
Melbourne Dance Centre – CURTAINS UP 2022
Saturday, 17 December 2022 at 7.30pm
Curtains Up is Melbourne Dance Centre’s main dance event for 2022. Featuring a stunning and talented group of performers, this is a dance performance that is dynamic, highly energised, and sure to entertain. With a vast range of styles on display including jazz, hip hop, contemporary, singing and acting, and featuring performances by DanceArts United, Theatre Arts, Melbourne Ballet Academy and Melbourne Vocal Academy, it makes for fast paced, adrenaline pumping entertainment.
Melbourne Dance Centre’s Curtains Up event is modern, energetic and dripping with personality and style.
St Columba’s College – Spring Music Concert
Thursday, 8 September 2022 at 7.30pm
St Columba’s College presents their annual Spring Music Concert. This event will feature performances from the many college music ensembles and solos from VCE Music Performance students. This promises to be an entertaining evening showcasing the many musical talents at the college.
ShowBiz Performing Arts Studios presents SHOWBIZNESS- From the Walk of Fame to Broadway
Saturday, 5 November 2022 at 12pm & 6pm
There’s No Business Like Show Business; the costumes, the scenery, the makeup, the props and in our 13th year, ShowBiz Performing Arts Studios invites you to witness our grand theatre return at our annual performances of SHOWBIZNESS- From the Walk of Fame to Broadway.
Bear witness as we take you on an immersive journey from Hollywood to New York entertaining you with classic hits and musical theatre gems. Watch our talented artists strut their stuff in our brand-new show for two performances only.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents Beauty & The Beast Jr.
Sunday, 11 September 2022 at 1pm & 5pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar are excited to present the Middle School Production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Step into The Clocktower to be transported to a magical castle, where you will meet the charming Lumerie, t-t-t-tense Cogsworth, flirtatious Babette, dramatic Madame de la Grande Bouche, and thoughtful Mrs Potts and her darling chip. Follow the journey of a prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster as he sets out to regain his humanity by earning a young woman’s love. Experience this tale as old as time about adventure and love, about looking past first appearances and about the inner beauty in all of us.
Natural Bodybuilding Australia – Victoria State Titles
Saturday, 17 September 2022 from 10am
Victoria’s best natural physique athletes on the grand Natural Bodybuilding Australia stage
Wakakirri Victoria Awards Night
Monday, 5 September 2022 at 7.15pm
Tuesday, 6 September 2022 at 7.15pm
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 at 7.15pm
Great Stories can open hearts and minds and inspire change. Wakakirri is a Story-Dance festival where schools aim to do just that! Created in 1992 Wakakirri is Australia’s largest national performing arts event for schools. Does your school have a story to tell? It’s time to get involved!
Club MoPo – Leah Senior with Madeline Leman
Sunday, 18 September at 3.30pm
Described by Rolling Stone as “cozy folk reminiscent of Joni Mitchell”, Australian folk diviner Leah Senior enthrals audiences with her soaring voice and disarming lyrical honesty, all played out against a tapestry of spring-time baroque pop playfulness and fragile ‘60s bedroom folk.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Saturday, 27 August 2022 at 3pm
Vivaldi would be totally astonished by the fame of his Four Seasons today.
As a priest working in an orphanage, most of his music was only heard by a small circle of people in Venice, and almost all of it was forgotten, lost or disregarded for nearly two
centuries after his death.
The Four Seasons is not just well-known: it’s one of the most exciting…
Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!!
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 8pm
Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show. This moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazing story.
Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight-metre fishing boat with 47 other Vietnamese refugees. Sick with dehydration and one person already dead, the journey was the first of many struggles for a young Do, who overcame all manner of difficulties throughout his life to become a lawyer and, in 2008, Australia’s Comedian of the Year.
Today he is one of Australia’s most sought-after stand-ups, as well as a talented writer, actor, producer and Star of the ABC1 TV’s ‘Anh’s Brush With Fame”.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar – Grease The Musical
Saturday, 20 August 2022 at 2pm & 7.30pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar are thrilled to present the senior production of Grease. Step into The Clocktower to be transported to Rydell High during the 1950s in America. We invite you to tap your feet and sing along to the production’s iconic numbers, including Grease Lightning, We Go Together and You’re the One That I Want. Watch the classic musical come to life on stage and become immersed in the love story that influenced generations, and help us celebrate the talents of our performing arts students.
2022 Australian Poetry Slam Heat
Friday, 29 July 2022 at 7pm
The search is on for Australia’s 2022 poetry slam champion. This is one of many heats in the lead up to the APS 2022 finals.
The University High School presents Shrek The Musical
Friday, 22 July 2022 at 7.30pm
Saturday, 23 July 2022 at 7.30pm
Sunday, 24 July 2022 at 2pm
Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) raid his sanctuary, saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad. So Shrek strikes a deal: I’ll get your homes back, if you give me my home back! But when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord strikes a deal of his own: He’ll give the fairy-tale characters their homes back, if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. Shrek obliges, yet finds something appealing–something strange and different–about this pretty princess. He likes her. A lot. But why does she always run off when the sun sets?
Elevation Dance Studios 2023 Mid-Year Showcase
Saturday, 17 June at 6pm
Elevation Dance Studios proudly present our annual Mid-Year Showcase! Come join our EDS students and teachers for a fabulous evening of entertainment, inspiration and joy.
Lowther Hall AGS presents Winter Strings Festival
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 at 6.30pm
With over 100 years of musical tradition to its name, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is at the forefront of excellence in musical talent. The Winter Strings Festival is an uplifting and inspiring evening of approximately 150 strings players from Kindergarten to Year 12, presenting an array of diverse pieces and styles.
Keys & Teas
Fourth Thursday of the month, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Free lunchtime performances by some of Melbourne’s favourite pianists.
Brunswick Secondary College presents The Wedding Singer
Thursday, 14 July 2022 at 7.30pm
Friday, 15 July at 7.30pm
Saturday, 16 July at 7.30pm
Brunswick Secondary College presents The Wedding Singer the musical. Let’s head back to the 1980s! Rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s most in-demand wedding singer. However, when he is left standing at the altar at his own wedding, Robbie suddenly turns into the worst wedding singer you can find. He ruins every wedding he plays at until he connects with Julia, a waitress at the Touch of Class Reception Centre, who dreams of her own perfect wedding. There’s just one problem: she’s already engaged to Glen, a rich, shallow Wall Street Broker. Despite Robbie and Julia’s growing feelings, a series of miscommunications leads them away from each other. When Julia elopes with Glen to Las Vegas, Robbie decides to play the gig of his life to win her heart and her hand in marriage.
Masters of Choreography – Beats on Pointe *UPDATED TIME*
Saturday, 9 July 2022
6-7pm Dance showcase
7.30pm Show
For One-Night Only – Beats on Pointe returns to the Australian stage after it’s electrifying tour of London’s West End. Come and join us in celebrating Beats on Pointe headlining at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Buckley Park College – SPACED OUT
Wednesday, 10 August 2022 at 6.30pm
Thursday, 11 August 2022 at 6.30pm
Friday, 12 August 2022 at 6.30pm
When astrophysicist Ken Robinson moves to a small Victorian country town with his family, he gets more than what he expected with a town of weird individuals, young people with an obsession for UFOs and a Hollywood film crew. Set against the backdrop of the Melbourne 1956 Olympics and the advent of television, this play is a wild ride through 50s nostalgia and the drama of an alien attack on Victoria.
Glenn Starr’s Hit Parade
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 at 11am
Recreating the stunning sounds & timeless songs from the golden age of pop music, ‘Glenn Starr’s Hit Parade’ brings the magic & melodies of the 1950s & ‘60s back into the spotlight for all to enjoy!
Wakakirri Victoria Performance Night
Thursday, 4 August 2022 at 7.15pm
Friday, 5 August 2022 at 7.15pm
Great Stories can open hearts and minds and inspire change. Wakakirri is a Story-Dance festival where schools aim to do just that! Created in 1992 Wakakirri is Australia’s largest national performing arts event for schools. Does your school have a story to tell? It’s time to get involved!
Graceful Harmony
Sunday, 14 August 2022 at 3pm
Take the chill off a winter afternoon with the warmth of a new musical partnership, as two of Moonee Valley’s most accomplished community ensembles join forces for the first time!
The Sapphires
Thursday, 7 July 2022 at 8pm
The Sapphires is one of the Australia’s best-loved stories. Winning multiple awards as a play, film and soundtrack album.
Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives…
Northcote High School – Music Celebration
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at 7pm
Thursday, 16 June 2022 at 7pm
Elevation Dance Studios – Mid-Year Showcase
Saturday, 18 June at 6pm
Elevation Dance Studios is proud to present their annual Mid- Year Showcase. Come and enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment, artistry and pure joy.
Lifeblood – Mobile Pop Up Blood Donor Centre
Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June
We’re proud to be part of Lifeblood Teams, the group donation program from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
Exhibition and Make & Take Sessions – a LEGO Fan Event
Monday, 27 June to Friday, 1 July 2022 at Multiple times
Join our school holiday exhibition and “Make & Take” run by Melbourne LEGO® Users Group (MUGS), 27 June to 1 July at the Clocktower Centre!
Ensemble Volate present Regermination: Songs of Solace and Renewal in the Australian Landscape
Sunday, 12 June at 2:00pm
Regermination is a joyful and cathartic dedication to the boundless landscapes and iconic birdlife of Australia where audiences can bathe their ears in a set of lush new works. Six glorious contemporary art songs and a solo piano piece celebrate the deep connection to nature and the restorative, consoling effect it has on the troubled mind.
Strathmore Secondary College Performing Arts – Mid Year Concert Series
Tuesday, 21 June at 7.30pm
Wednesday, 22 June at 7.30pm
The University High School – Instrumental Music Concert
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 7.30pm
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 at 7.30pm
The University High School Instrumental Music Concert has found a new home at the Clocktower Centre, returning as a two-night spectacular event. Celebrating a return to the stage after two years of interruptions, the evenings will feature a range of performances from chamber ensembles, concert bands, orchestras and choirs as well as, for the first time, a number of solo VCE Music performances.
Performing Arts Roadshow – Thingamabobs!
Friday, 8 July at 11am & 1pm
A back-stage tour to hidden wonders
Discover the amazing machines and funny contraptions artist Jens Altheimer is hiding in the secret spots of the theatre. Take an exciting tour and see his inventions coming to life… Even better: find out how to interact with them. Experience the Clocktower like you’d never imagined! Be ready for some serious silliness!
Lior, with special guest Jess Hitchcock
Sunday, 31 July 2022 at 5pm
This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters, performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings.
With the backing of a string quartet, this is a chance to hear Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal ‘salon’ concerts…
Bernadette Robinson: The Songs of Judy Garland
Tuesday, 14 June at 11am
Celebrate the dazzling songs of the iconic Judy Garland with this stunning performance by acclaimed songstress, Bernadette Robinson.
From Stage to Screen: Jonathon Welch AM
Tuesday, 19 July at 11am
Jonathon Welch AM, award winning singer and conductor of the legendary “Choir of Hard Knocks” brings his stunning voice to the Clocktower this year with a new performance From Stage to Screen. Jonathon will enchant and delight your audiences with his glorious tenor renditions of great classics from Casablanca, to the Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma and more!
Polonez Song & Dance ensemble & Friends of Polonez presents Polonez Gala Concert 2022
Sunday, 28 August at 2.30pm
Song and Dance Ensemble “Polonez” invites you to their 2022 concert on Sunday the 28th of August at 2.30pm at Clocktower Centre.
The group consists of 3 different age groups plus a sing group. They will perform folkloric dances from around Poland. Some familiar dances and an old favourite improve and returned to the stage. The concert consists of colourful costumes and fast moving steps.
So come and see Poles enjoy themselves.
Club Clocktower: Justin Clausen
Friday, 20 May 2022 at 8pm
Justin Clausen back with his award winning show ‘HE’S EVERY WOMAN’ for a night of DIVA-sized power ballads and party songs. So grab yourself some bubbles, put your highest heels on and get ready to sing into your hairbrushes like no one is watching!
Picnic at Hanging Rock – Lowther Hall AGS
Friday, 13 May at 7.30pm
Saturday, 14 May at 1.30pm & 7.30pm
The 2022 Lowther Hall Production of Picnic at Hanging Rock by Laura Annawyn Shamas, adapted from the book by Joan Lindsay, tells the tale of the girls of Appleyard College who venture to Hanging Rock on Valentine’s Day in 1900. The Australian landscape will be realised through contemporary movement, set, costume and lighting design and supported by a beautiful soundscape composed by Mr Darren Emerson.
Essendon Symphony Orchestra – Pieces of Eight
Sunday, 15 May 2022 at 2.30pm
Come and hear our joyful return to live performances, featuring the music of Dvorak and others.
Songs of Bernadette
Saturday, 9 April 2022 at 2pm
A concert to savour.
Songs for Nobodies at London’s Ambassadors Theatre earned the show an Olivier Awards nomination. Alone on stage, Bernadette presented the 5 “nobodies” of the title and 5 iconic singers…
En Pointe School of Ballet Soirée
Sunday, 10 April 2022 6:30PM
The En Pointe dancers finally take the stage in this post pandemic variety performance. A celebration of dance & life!
January 26
Presented by Flemington Theatre Company
Saturday, 2 April at 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, 3 April at 3pm
Risking it all, this feisty original musical comedy involves a Prime Minister in speedos, a Governor General with a conscience, children without vocal cords and a revolution… all on January 26. This witty critique of white politics is irreverent and unsubtle fun for the whole left-wing family…
Avonde Calisthenics Solo Competition – Central 3
Saturday, 19 March & Sunday, 20 March multiple sessions
Virtual Reality Kids Program (CURRENT TICKET ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED)
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
Multiple times
Every child in the class becomes an astronaut! Virtual Reality transports you to places you cannot easily visit. The whole class simultaneously blasts off into space, piloting their research vessels around planets and moons, learning about the solar system.
Escape from Trash Mountain
Monday, 19 September -Friday, 23 September at various times
An epic tale of trashy proportions! A puppet show with sustainability at its heart, Escape from Trash Mountain is a poignant look at how good relationships and fervent optimism are the key to saving our planet.
13 The Musical – New Dates
Presented by Soundworks Productions
Thursday, 3 March 2022 at 7pm
Friday, 4 March 2022 at 7pm
Saturday, 5 March 2022 at 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, 6 March 2022 at 1pm
The Trials & Tribulations of the Teenage Years – See it on stage before it’s on Netflix!
The Beggars Sing The Seekers
Tuesday, 22 March at 11am
Swing back to the ‘60s and follow The Seekers’ story from the Melbourne cafe scene in 1962 to London – the centre of the pop universe – where the band rode a rollercoaster of hits!
Around the Grounds: A Conversation about ‘Black Cockatoo’
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 7pm
Prior to Black Cockatoo coming to the Clocktower on Thursday, 17 March, we are hosting an online event with director Wesley Enoch AM.
Club Clocktower: Dolly Diamond
Friday, 25 February 2022 at 8pm
Club Clocktower is inspired by the Clocktower’s newly restored 1898 Bechstein grand piano and will take place one Friday evening per month.
Dolly Diamond is a much-loved personality who is originally from the UK and who has proudly called Australia home since 2009. Dolly has proven herself to be one of the country’s finest comedy cabaret talents, and she’s coming to Club Clocktower!
Club Clocktower: Tash York
Friday, 25 March 2022 at 8pm
With her wine-loving antics and witty repartee, Tash York is a multi-award-winning singer, improviser, cabaret performer, producer, podcaster and Emcee! Known for her ballsy voice, dynamic energy and an uncanny ability to rap on command, Tash “is a phenomenal performer, charismatic and courageous” (Theatre People).
Anzacs & Veterans
Tuesday, 19 April at 11am
Anzacs & Veterans return with a new production containing the many hit songs, stories, and indeed laughter that came from WW2 and The Vietnam War all in front of a backdrop of incredible images on the big screen.
The 13-Storey Treehouse
Tuesday, 12 April at 12pm and 2pm
Return to where it all began when Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s ultra-brilliant, runaway success
The 13-Storey Treehouse comes to life on stage! Recommended for children 6-12 and their adults.
Are we there yet?
Saturday, 15 April at 12pm
Join eight-year-old Grace and her family on their adventurous and often funny expedition around
Australia! Following CDP’s successful national tour of Magic Beach, Alison Lester’s classic book comes to life on stage with songs, fun, (and quokkas!) for children aged 3-10 and their adults.
Christmas at the Clocktower – Western Region Concert Band
Sunday, 18 December 2022 at 6.30pm
Western Region Concert Band returns to The Clocktower Centre featuring our very own choir, SingWest for a fun, family night of entertainment spreading lots of Christmas love & joy.
With special guests including vocalists, Opera Australia & CitiOpera tenor, Michael Lapina, Iseula Hingano, guest choir DynamiX Vocal company & many more. With a very special visit from Santa & Mrs Claus.
Come and join us at the family friendly time of 6:30pm & sing along to all your Christmas favourites.
A Taste of Ireland
Sunday, 24 April at 7.30pm
‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ will have you laugh, cry and jig into
the night with a show that has entertained thousands. Starring dancers from the West End’s
Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings all new sets,
costumes, tunes and effects hot off its premiere New York City run.
Black Cockatoo
Thursday, 17 March 2022 at 8pm
This is a story of strength, resistance,
hope and possibility.
Over 150 years ago, 13 brave Aboriginal men in Western Victoria picked up their cricket bats and embarked on a treacherous voyage to England and into the unknown – all in the name of sport…
Natural Bodybuilding Australia – Melbourne Titles
Saturday, 26 March from 10am
Melbourne’s best natural physique athletes on the grand Natural Bodybuilding Australia stage
Swinging on a Star
Tuesday, 16 August at 11am
“SWINGING ON A STAR” showcases the best songs from the Frank Sinatra and golden Rat Pack era. Featuring hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin & Sammy Davis Jr, Kane breathes a vitality into this music, with exciting new interpretations of these classic and well-loved songs.
Clementine Ford – ‘How We Love’ – International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 8 March 2022 at 7pm
Meet writer, broadcaster and public speaker Clementine Ford on International Women’s Day as she highlights the significance of this day and discusses her new memoir, ‘How We Love’. Ford explores love in its many forms, writing about losing her adored mother far too young, the pain and confusion of first love, the joy and heartache of adult love, and the transcendent and transformative journey to motherhood and self-love.
April School Holidays – FREE Circus Fun!
Wednesday, 20 April – Friday, 22 April
The Dreaming Space circus is coming to Moonee Valley this school holidays – come join the fun!
Club Clocktower: Bella Bevan
Friday, 28 January 2022 at 8pm
Bella is an actress, singer and writer based in London who hails from Melbourne, Australia. There she completed a degree in musical theatre at BAPA alongside her studies in classical voice and violin. Bella is a unique hybrid of lyrical soprano and mezzo belter which allows her to cover a wide range of musical styles from musical theatre to jazz to classical.
Bella has created two one-woman cabarets: ‘No Walls’ performed at Ballarat’s Post-Box Theatre and Melbourne’s Butterfly Club and ‘Who’s That Girl’ performed at London’s Toulouse Lautrec. Her most notable theatre credit has been her performance as Mae West in the critically acclaimed musical ‘Better Than Sex’ at London’s The Cockpit Theatre in 2021. Bella is the frontwoman for jazz duo ‘Bella & Louis’ who have performed at some of London’s finest venues including The Arts Club in Mayfair.
We Six – Night Jazz at The Clocktower
Saturday, 25 June 2022 at 7pm
We Six is a freshly formed group of instrumentalists, each one of them regularly performing and writing their own music. For this night only they are coming together to perform the classic works of Burt Bacharach, George Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald and more!
The Australian Ballet School
Friday, 27 May at 11am & 2pm
Witness the energy, athleticism and grace of the stars of tomorrow in a presentation of various works celebrating the art of ballet. Don’t miss this wonderful repertoire filled with energy, dedication and the refined skills of the School’s young dancers.
Club Clocktower: Clare Ellen O’Connor *Cancelled Event*
Friday, 26 August 2022 at 8pm
Clare, originally from Ballarat, has worked as a professional singer since the age of 16 and tread the boards with Australia’s top artists. Inspired by her Pop, who was a jazz musician, Clare grew up listening to the greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, however she has also been hugely influenced by singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King and, more recently, Brandi Carlile.
Club Clocktower: Peppy Smears
Friday, 29 April 2022 at 8pm
Drag provocateur and cabaret queen Peppy Smears is a creative culmination hailing from the worlds of opera, musicals and independent theatre. Born in Tasmania, and borne of the drag scene in Melbourne; Peppy draws inspiration from icons such as Annie Lennox and David Bowie with a sprinkling of Elton John.
Unleashed 2022 – Pole Divas Productions
Saturday, 30 April at 7pm
Unleashed “Stripped Back To Basics”, are you ready?
For those of you who are new, let me give you a brief understanding of Unleashed…
Jazz High Tea by Quiet Riot – *current ticketing allocation exhausted*
Sunday, 1 May at 2:30pm
Elegant, relaxing and fun Jazz High Tea events are a wonderful excuse to indulge in high tea, accompanied by Australia’s finest jazz performers.
Blue Skies – Moonee Valley Brass
Sunday, 8 May 2022 at 2pm
Moonee Valley Brass is excited to present Blue Skies – an afternoon of music that brings joy – featuring favourite songs as nominated by members of the band. From TV theme songs to classic marches and more, there’s sure to be something for everyone! This concert will see the world premiere of the work “Blue Skies” by local composer Christopher Healey. The work was commissioned by the band through a grant for the Moonee Valley City Council. We’re also joined by our friends from the Moonee Valley Community Choir singing some of their favourite songs.
Story Surprise presents Jump & Jiggle Online!
Monday 17, January 2022 to Friday, 21 January 2022 at 9.30am – FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP, BOOKING REQUIRED
Story Surprise presents Jump & Jiggle Online! Exciting, themed exercise adventures designed to captivate kids while giving them a workout for the body and the mind. We’ve been on exercise adventures into space, camping, and to the zoo! Our imaginations can take us anywhere! Jump & Jiggle is perfect for kids aged 3 – 7. Carers often join in as well, but most relish the 30 minutes to have a hot cuppa while the kids are distracted! In every Jump & Jiggle class you can expect music, dance, games, cardio, stretching, but most of all fun, silliness and adventure! It’s 30 minutes of exercise for kids, disguised in imaginative play.
The Year of Magical Thinking
Friday, 10 June 2022 at 8pm
Green Room Award winners Jillian Murray and Laurence Strangio join forces once again to present an adaptation of Joan Didion’s remarkable memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking – a highly personal account of loss through the lens of hope…
Club Clocktower: Belinda Reid
Friday, 24 June 2022 at 8pm
Described as the musical love-child of Adele and Uta Lemper, Belinda Hanne Reid is a vocal powerhouse who will floor you with her stunning vocals, and make you giggle with delight at her daft humour. Belinda has been gracing stages in Australia and overseas for over two decades – she’s been a backing vocalist, a jazz lounge singer, a leading lady and everything in between.
Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell *NEW DATE*
Sunday, 3 July 2022 at 5pm
BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell, is a beguiling night of melancholic songs, poetic storytelling and haunting vocals.
Australian cabaret chanteuse, Queenie van de Zandt, along with her live band…
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 at 8pm
From the canefields to the city, an
iconic Australian story of passion,
bittersweet romance and the yearning for lost youth.
A beautifully observed, humorous, and poignant play, Ray Lawler’s much-loved tale of two Queensland cane cutters who for 16 years have worked up north in the brutal sugar cane fields and travelled back to Melbourne…
The Western Ballet Project – EXCALIBUR
Saturday, 21 January 2023 at 6pm
The WBP Youth Ballet Company is proud to present Excalibur! This family friendly, enchanting ballet will take you to a legendary era of brave knights, fair maidens and a forgotten King. Discover the true King of England whilst cheering on your favourite knight. Be mesmerized by the Enchantress Merlindra and giggle at our jingling Jester.
This 1 hour performance is a perfect introduction to the ballet, or Summer holiday activity for all lovers of theatre; young and old alike. We even encourage your little Prince, Princess, Magician or Knight to come dressed in their favourite medieval costume!
The hand selected cast of ballet dancers features students aged between 8 and 19 years old and are sure to inspire and entertain all.
Club Clocktower: Kong’s Takeover
Friday, 27 January 2023 at 8pm
Kongs is taking over Club Clocktower! Your favourite drag king and drag thing collective, Kong’s Kings, is going west for an evening of subversive drag artistry and debauchery, hosted by the charming surrealist painting come to life, Randy Roy (Packer’s Playhouse).
Antoinette Halloran: Runaway Diva
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 at 11am
Bathe in the melodic splendours of opera’s greatest moments with dazzling Australian operatic soprano, Antoinette Halloran. Antoinette will be joined by instrumental accompanist Patrick Lawrence.
Anne Wood: Fever
Saturday, 18 March 2023 at 8pm
‘Fever’ is a tribute to the queen of sassy, sexy, sophisticated swing, Peggy Lee.
Musical theatre star Anne Wood (Mamma Mia, Crazy for You, Beautiful, The Sound of Music) will bring back ‘50s cool as she slips on her vintage kitten-heel pumps and counts in her swinging 4-piece band ‘The Big Spenders’ for an evening of sultry swing, sly comedy songs, heartbreaking ballads and a whole lot of that Latin a-la Lee!
I Am Woman
Saturday, 1 April 2023 at 8pm
Award-winning cabaret powerhouses, Michaela Burger and Libby O’Donovan, present a rollicking, raucous celebration of songs and stories from 1960s Australia.
Hear the likes of Lynne Randell, Little Patti, Judy Stone, Marcie Jones, Margret Roadknight, Wendy Saddington and Alison McCallum in an uplifting and nostalgic hour that pays homage to the women who blazed the trails for generations to come.
Death of a Salesman
Saturday, 20 May 2023 at 8pm
Hearth Theatre’s unique production of ‘Death of a Salesman’ is the culmination of an epic six-month rehearsal period, in which the cast immersed themselves in the world of the Loman family.
The process is a revolutionary acting method which allows the ensemble to deep-dive into the world of the play to explore the complexity of the characters and story.
School Holiday Wonder Wizards Magic Workshop with Anthony De Masi
Friday, 30 June at 9.30am
Monday, 3 July at 2pm
Magician Anthony De Masi, creator of the ‘Magic School of Confidence’, will teach kids amazing magic tricks that they will love to show their family and friends.
Friday 30 June is for children aged 5-7 years.
Monday 3 July is for children aged 7-12 years.
Essendon Symphony Orchestra – Family Halloween Concert
Sunday, 30 October 2022 at 2.30pm
This is going to be the best fun ever! Get your most frightening costume organised and be ready for terrifying amounts of family fun. Some spooky classical music including Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain, mixed with some scary lighter music like the Adams Family and Ghostbusters! There may even be a special visit from ‘The Phantom’ himself!
A fun 1 hour concert for all ages. Even the orchestra will be dressed to kill…….
Erth’s Prehistoric World
Friday, 1 July at 2pm and Saturday, 2 July at 10am
Two worlds. Twice the thrill.
Travel to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and marine reptiles, then
back to dry land to witness some of the most amazing dinosaurs to have ever walked this Earth…
Performing Arts Roadshow – The Wacky Lolly Shooting Machine
Multiple dates
Build an incredible chain-reaction
This one hour workshop is perfect for budding inventors that love building stuff. Working as a team, we will create a chain reaction machine out of recycled materials… hopefully shooting lollies across the room!
Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show
Thursday, 27 January at 6.30pm
Friday, 28 January 2022 at 10am, 12 noon & 2pm
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday arvo time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and ingenuity at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey’s creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Brisbane’s Beethoven and Bluey composer, Joff Bush.
Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey brought to real life as you’ve never seen it before.
MoPo Theatre – C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra with Freya Josephine Hollick
Thursday, 29 September 2022 at 7.30pm
It’s been over ten years since ARIA-award-winning bluesman C.W. Stoneking has performed with the Primitive Horn Orchestra, and now, the renowned songsmith is bringing his spectacle of a live show to the MoPo stage with his exceptional ensemble in tow.
CRAZY RICH ETHNICS – 2022 TOUR
Friday, 17 June at 8pm
Here come the Crazy Rich Ethnics with their brand new all hilarious stand-up comedy show. There will be characters, music, audience fun and of course world-class stand-up comedy delivered by award-winning internationally renowned comedians.
Elevation Dance Studios – Junior Concert – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, 11 December at 12.30pm
Elevation Dance Studios is proud to present their Junior Concert, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. After months of online learning, we are thrilled to be performing on stage in front of a live audience. Come and help us celebrate the valiant efforts of our students and teachers.
Elevation Dance Studios – Senior Concert – Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, 11 December at 6pm
Elevation Dance Studios is proud to present their Senior Concert, Alice in Wonderland. After months of online learning, we are thrilled to be performing on stage in front of a live audience. Come and help us celebrate the valiant efforts of our students and teachers.
MoPo Theatre – Emma Donovan & The Putbacks with Maple Glider
Sunday, 18 September at 7.30pm
ARIA-nominated. Multiple award-winners. A soul-rhythm explosion. MoPo is thrilled to welcome Australia’s queen of soul Emma Donovan and her exhilarating band The Putbacks to the Clocktower Theatre stage.
2022 Morning Music announced soon!
We will be announcing our 2022 March to July Morning Music Series very soon. Sign up to our e-news here! Or if you would prefer to receive a brochure through the mail please contact our Box Office on 03 9243 9191 to ensure your postal details are up to date. We look forward to welcoming you…
Dance Partners – Annual Production
Sunday, 28 November 2021 at 6pm
Dance Partners is proud to present their 2021 Production.
The students have been working really hard and are excited to be able to perform in front of a live audience.
It has been a couple of challenging years and we can’t wait to celebrate the evening with you!
Club Clocktower: Isabella Valette *EVENT CANCELLED*
Friday, 30 September 2022 at 8pm
A multi-talented performer, Isabella is a professionally trained singer, dancer, actor and improviser whose talents extend to writing critically- acclaimed solo shows that feature hilarious characters, witty original songs, insightful observations, sharp tongued stand-up and extremely entertaining true stories that twist and turn into chaotic, hysterical and unforgettable ends.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
Thursday, 6 October 2022 at 7pm
Friday. 7 October 2022 at 7pm
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Woodlea is thrilled to present Disney’s “The Lion King Jr” musical production. Step into the Clocktower to be transported to the Pride Lands of the African Savannah, where you will meet Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Scar, Timone, Pumbaa and many of the other treasured African animals. Follow the journey of a young cub who grows into a wise and brave lion that overcomes fear to reclaim his throne, whilst listening to classic melodies which come to life on stage. The theatrical talents of the Middle School students at Bacchus Marsh Grammar truly capture this story which has carried on for more than 25 years.
Club MoPo – Folk Bitch Trio with Stella Farnan
Sunday, 2 October 2022 at 3.30pm
Transcendent three-part vocal harmonies epitomise the sublime sounds of Folk Bitch Trio, a lush Melbourne outfit whose individual voices impeccably combine to become something greater than the sum of their parts.
Captivating, intimate and alluring, singers Gracie Sinclair, Heide Peverelle and Jeanie Pilkington blend confessional songwriting with gentle guitar melodies to create expressive and often melancholic music.
Live from the Clocktower
Every Sunday at 7pm
Have you missed being in the Clocktower? Well we have missed having you! While we are unable to open to the public, we will be doing the next best thing – a weekly variety hour streamed directly from the Clocktower Centre to your very own living room!
Club Clocktower Online – Sarah Maclaine
Friday, 15 October at 8pm
Prepare to be enchanted by the rich, velvety voice of Australian singer/songwriter Sarah Maclaine, in October’s Club Clocktower online!
Sarah has graced the stages of major jazz venues and TV studios around the country, delighting audiences with her fantastic vocal range and genre versatility.
Club Clocktower: Mama Alto
Friday, 12 November at 8pm
Club Clocktower is inspired by the Clocktower’s newly restored 1898 Bechstein grand piano and will take place one Friday evening per month.
Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste & gender transcendent diva. She is a transgender & queer person of colour who works with the radical potential of storytelling, strength in softness and power in vulnerability.
Club Clocktower Online – Matt Hadgraft
Friday, 17 September at 8pm
Melbourne’s own Matthew Hadgraft will sing your requests live and entertain you with witty repartee and stories from his experiences touring Australia, performing various roles including most recently; Peter Allen.
With a repertoire encompassing a range of musical genres as well as an ability to improvise his way through any piece, Matt will accommodate any and all requests! This is an intimate FREE online concert for Clocktower patrons and the Moonee Valley community.
Spring Nationals – Natural Bodybuilding Australia
Saturday, 13 November 10.30am to 2.30pm
Natural Bodybuilding Australia Spring Nationals, A bodybuilding experience unlike any other you’ve seen before.
Natural Bodybuilding Australia are bringing you Australia’s best tested, most transparent competitions.
Dance Unlimited – 2021 Concert
Friday,19 November at 7pm
Dance Unlimited are proud to present their 2021 concert. After a challenging year, we are excited to show you the results of all our hard work, performing our dances on stage in front of a live audience. Come along and enjoy the night with us!
I Can Jump Puddles
Saturday, 23 April at 4pm
Antipodes Theatre Company is proud to present a workshop presentation featuring excerpts from I Can Jump Puddles, a new musical adaptation of the beloved Alan Marshall novel.
Jump & Jiggle with Story Surprise
20-24 September at 9.30am
Story Surprise presents Jump & Jiggle! Join Anthony & Lauren online for themed exercise adventures designed to captivate kids while giving them a workout for the body and the mind.
Bella Star Studios: Dancing Through The Decades
Saturday, 25 June at 1.30pm
Bella Star Studios invite you to their mid-year dance concert, Dancing Through the Decades.
Enjoy as Bella Star students explore and celebrate music from different generations, in their first time performing at the Clocktower.
Golden
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 at 11am
Golden unites superstar vocalists Luke Kennedy and Irena Lysiuk for a musical celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits. Journey with these world-class artists through a treasure trove of Hollywood and Broadway’s most-loved soundtracks.
The Sunshine Club
Saturday, 1 July 2023 at 8pm
The joyful and acclaimed musical ‘The Sunshine Club’ tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle.
In 1946, Frank returns home to Brisbane after serving in WW2 to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home.
Overnewton Anglican Community College – Instrumental Spectacular
Sunday, 10 September 2023 at 2.00pm
The Instrumental Spectacular is the third concert in an 8-concert series that make up the Overnewton College Festival of Music.
Dancing on Ayre feat. Zeon Music & Michael Padgett
Saturday, 2 September 2023 at 7pm
Enjoy an enthralling, toe-tapping night of Irish dancing and music as the Christine Ayres School presents ‘Dancing on Ayre’.
Featuring live music from Zeon Music and songs from Michael Padgett, it delivers a uniquely Irish feast for the senses.
Ticket sales support the dancers’ National and World Championship campaigns.
Emma Memma’s Twirly Tour – NSW + VIC
Saturday, 23 September 2023 at 10am, 12 noon and 2.30pm (NEW PERFORMANCE ADDED!)
Emma Memma will be twirling her way through Victoria and New South Wales in her Butterfly Bus with her friends Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly and Waffles The Wombat this September!
Marina Prior and David Hobson: The 2 of Us
Thursday, 7 September 2023 at 8pm
Soprano and tenor powerhouse legends of musical theatre and opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson embark on their Encore Tour, ‘The 2 Of Us’ in up close and personal mode. The show features brand new songs, backstage and life stories, including the classics from their vast repertoire.
The Rhythms of Ireland
Sunday, 24 September 2023 at 6pm
Ireland’s most celebrated show, ‘The Rhythms of Ireland’, returns to Australia in 2023, bringing their worldwide 15-Year Anniversary Tour to our shores.
Wendy Stapleton: The Dusty Springfield Show
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 at 11am
Wendy Stapleton captures the essence of Dusty Springfield in her acclaimed tribute show, with powerful vocals and dazzling costumes. Get ready for a night of classic Dusty hits and memories from the ‘60s through to the ‘90s.
Sesame Street – Elmo’s Circus Dream
Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 10am and 1pm
Friday, 29 September 2023 at 10am and 1pm
Saturday, 30 September 2023 at 10am and 1pm
SSundday, 1 October 2023 at 10am and 1pm
Step right up and experience the wonder of ‘Elmo’s Circus Dream’! This enchanting show follows Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they discover their talents and dreams under the circus big top.
It’s a magical adventure that will leave you believing in the power of dreams!