Ahhh, the stories I have to share about my recent two-month stay in Melbourne. It's such a fantastic place. But until I get my arse in gear and bring those tales your way, let me at least suggest one spot you should check out if you're headed to the Victorian capital in the near future:

fortyfivedownstairs is an art space located on fabulous Flinders Lane in Melbourne's central business district. The venue features a constant lineup of cool exhibits and theatrical performances. Two of their upcoming productions are travel related, so I felt obliged to let ya know about them straight away:

Beginning October 24, the theater will showcase a one-woman Australian musical called The Journey Girl. Emma Caldwell plays Annie, "an adventurous young Aussie woman attempting to conquer the world with nothing more than a backpack and a map." Next up is Melburnalia, which debuts on November 1. The play weaves together five short works (by local writers) into a single journey through the diverse suburbs of the city.

I'd sooooo love to see both these theatrical explorations, and after living in Melbourne for awhile, the second one sounds especially interesting. If you live there, or will be traveling through town, be sure to check out the lineup at fortyfivedownstairs, and tell us what you think.

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Stories, Oceania, Australia