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Approximate Running Times: 2 hours 30 mins including interval This production is recommended for audiences 10 years + Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. This deeply moving production, based on Anne Frank's extraordinary diary, invites audiences into the secret attic where Anne and her family lived in hiding during World War II. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK remains a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance, courage, and compassion. From each and every performance Anne's voice calls out across time, urging us to remember the past, cherish our freedoms, and strive for a brighter future.
The 1881 Bequest Society warmly invites you and a guest to a private guided tour of the Old Treasury Building, followed by an optional lunch. Widely regarded as one of Melbourne’s finest 19th-century buildings, the Old Treasury Building is a landmark of gold-rush architecture. Designed by J.J. Clark and completed in 1862, it now operates as a museum celebrating Melbourne’s rich history. We would be delighted to welcome you. Please note tickets are $12 per person. The optional lunch is available following the tour at The Bank on Collins (payment for food and beverages can be made at the restaurant).
The Public Record Office Victoria Reading Room is open today at the Victorian Archives Centre. No bookings required to visit the Victorian government archives.
Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens discuss their experiences in sharing truths about Australia's history. Audience: Adults
Firepower: Lessons from WWII - Melbourne Event: Australia's 'Road to War' 2hr Seminar + 90min Networking Event with keynote address
A conversation about survival, hope and humanity during WW2. This evening brings both stories together in one powerful conversation, speaking to the importance of remembrance - how stories are preserved, passed on, and never forgotten.
Join a formal 1-hour guided tour of the Manchester Unity Building, including the iconic boardroom and rooftop terrace.
Join us to celebrate our developing Digital Local History Collection! The Digital Local History Librarian will provide a demonstration of the new website, generating some informal discussion about times past and an exchange of ideas on future themes and topics for the Collection. Snacks provided.
Talks on Tuesdays: Real lectures in your favourite venues. 45-minute lecture & Q&A with Dr Sarah Walsh
Join David Langdon, President of the Richmond & Burnley Historical Society for a history walk around Richmond's Town Hall Precinct. Discover key local characters, the rise of sport, schools, health, entertainment, and business and see how the area took shape from its early days.
Reconnect with old friends over a delicious lunch at the Penturion Club reunion for Classes of 1976 and Prior. This warm and relaxed afternoon is a chance to revisit the campus and celebrate the legacy of Peninsula Grammar.
Explore the remarkable medical, military and scientific history preserved within the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetist (ANZCA) Heritage & Museum Collection, guided by ANZCA Museum Curator Veronica Dominiak. This engaging tour introduces visitors to ANZCA’s rich archival holdings, which trace the evolution of anaesthesia, pain medicine and the groundbreaking work of clinicians across Australia and New Zealand. Visitors will encounter historical instruments, wartime medical kits, rare documents and stories of innovation that continue to shape modern medicine. The tour offers a unique look at how anaesthetists and pain specialists have contributed to both civilian and military healthcare, revealing the human stories behind advancements in medical practice. Perfect for anyone interested in history, medicine, military heritage or the evolution of patient care, this tour provides a fascinating window into a specialised field that underpins so much of contemporary healthcare.