Annie the musical
THE timeless story of an effervescent young orphan in the 1930s will be brought to life at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. The People’s Playhouse has been in rehearsals since February. Eight shows are planned for next month.
- Brunt Street Cranbourne. The show will open on Saturday 2 July and close on Saturday 9 July. Tickets can be purchased at peoplesplayhouse.asn.au.
Model madness
The Australian Model Expo is the biggest Model Show in Australia.
It will be held over three days and showcase everything involved in plastic modelling.
Saturday 11 June, 11am to 5pm. Sunday 12 June, 10am to 5pm. Monday 13 June, 10am to 5pm. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults. Visit www.modelexpo.com.au for more information.
- Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale.
The Little Mermaid
Disney’s musical tale of the Hans Christian Andersen classic will come to life on stage with the Windmill Theatre Company.
Saturday 11 June, 6pm. Sunday 12 June, 1.30pm. Friday 17 June, 7.30pm. Saturday 18 June, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Sunday 19 June, 1.30pm. Friday 24 June, 7.30pm. Saturday 25 June, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Sunday 26 June, 1.30pm.
- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 10 June, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $30. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Round the Corner and on the Hill
Brendan Nicholl presents this exhibition showcasing his view of the world around him as a mysterious realm.
- Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 9 June to 8 July.
China exhibition
THIS year’s National Trust Heritage Festival theme is Discovery and Rediscoveries. At the exhibition, guests will discover glass and china from the City of Greater Dandenong’s civic collection.
Benga House, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 24 June. Open to the public Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and on the first Sunday of the month, noon to 4pm.
- Call 9793 4511 for more information.
Happy New Year
Celebrate the Māori new year, Matariki, with performances, activities and New Zealand street food.
There’ll be performances by cultural group Ngā Manu Waiata, moko face stencilling, weaving workshops, and food including hāngi, raw fish, mussel fritters, NZ kina and fried bread burgers.
- Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Sunday 12 June, 11am to 2pm.
