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Calendar of Events JUNE
Marilyn Monroe
Until 3 July SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Her Majesty’s Theatre Revisit the magic of the classic film live on stage. Australia’s favourite tap-dancing superstar Adam Garcia plays one of Gene Kelly’s best-loved characters, Don Lockwood, with the aid of 12,000 litres of recycled water each performance. »» singin.com.au
Until 10 July BENDIGO ART GALLERY AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PRESENT MARILYN MONROE Bendigo Art Gallery She transformed herself from girl next door to screen goddess and now a little bit of her magic is lighting up Bendigo. See the authentic artefacts, costumes and other objects, drawn from collections around the world, that helped create the legend that is Marilyn Monroe. »» bendigoartgallery.com.au Image (below): Linda Jackson and Jenny Kee wearing Linda Jackson’s Tutti Frutti dress in 1975. Photographer: Ann Noon
200 Years of Australian Fashion
Until 31 July 200 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia More than 200 pieces, dating from the first days of Australia’s colonisation right through to recent designer collections, make up this extraordinary survey of the country’s ever-changing style. Whether you’re a history buff or fashionista, this exhibition will reveal another side of our sunburned country. »» ngv.vic.gov.au
Until 31 July THE SOUND OF MUSIC Regent Theatre How does Melbourne solve a problem like Maria? With Cameron Daddo, Marina Prior and Lorraine Bayly taking on this family favourite in a lavish new production. »» soundofmusictour.com.au Image (above): Marilyn Monroe performing to thousands of US soldiers in Korea, 1954