The smash-hit, multi-award winning musical Once has premiered in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre and Mr Pickle & I were privileged to be invited to the opening night's performance last night.
We have lived in Melbourne for 12 years and have never been to a live theatre performance other than the little pickles' school productions (which are totally entertaining too). This was a rare "grown up" evening for us as most of our nights out involve family activities.
My kids would not have gone the distance with this one anyway....the show began at 8pm and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission. If you have young ones who like musical theatre, I'd suggest a matinee. As much as I loved Once, I doubt it would be my kids cup of tea. They'll wait for Nintendo the musical....
We chose to catch the train into the city so we didn't have to worry about parking. Parliament station is a very short walk from the theatre....easy peasy getting there and getting home too.
I wasn't surprised to learn that Once is the only show to have music that won the Academy Award®, Grammy Award®, Olivier Award and Tony Award®.
Set in modern day Dublin, Once is the story of a Guy who gave up on his music and his love and the Girl who inspired him to dream again.
We were truly blown away by the cast and the talents they brought to the stage.
I don't think I've ever seen a group of people with the ability to sing, dance, act AND play several musical instruments so well.
Inspiring to say the least.
Guy and Girl are played by Tom Parsons and Madeleine Jones who perform the Oscar award-winning song ‘Falling Slowly’ . Their voices will blow you away...I can't get the song out of my head (and I don't want to).
x Marnie
We have lived in Melbourne for 12 years and have never been to a live theatre performance other than the little pickles' school productions (which are totally entertaining too). This was a rare "grown up" evening for us as most of our nights out involve family activities.
My kids would not have gone the distance with this one anyway....the show began at 8pm and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission. If you have young ones who like musical theatre, I'd suggest a matinee. As much as I loved Once, I doubt it would be my kids cup of tea. They'll wait for Nintendo the musical....
We chose to catch the train into the city so we didn't have to worry about parking. Parliament station is a very short walk from the theatre....easy peasy getting there and getting home too.
I wasn't surprised to learn that Once is the only show to have music that won the Academy Award®, Grammy Award®, Olivier Award and Tony Award®.
Set in modern day Dublin, Once is the story of a Guy who gave up on his music and his love and the Girl who inspired him to dream again.
We were truly blown away by the cast and the talents they brought to the stage.
I don't think I've ever seen a group of people with the ability to sing, dance, act AND play several musical instruments so well.
Inspiring to say the least.
Guy and Girl are played by Tom Parsons and Madeleine Jones who perform the Oscar award-winning song ‘Falling Slowly’ . Their voices will blow you away...I can't get the song out of my head (and I don't want to).
x Marnie