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The author and journalist Jon Ronson, a middle-aged man wearing round glasses and a blue top, looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, forearms resting on a table, posed against a light tan-coloured wall.
31 Oct

Enter the Castle with Jon Ronson

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After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour, from public shamings, and psychopaths to modern moral panics Jon Ronson’s latest true story turns unexpectedly close to home.

When his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic, perilous quest to uncover what was really happening inside its walls.

The Castle, Jon’s first book in 11 years, is his most personal, revealing and gripping journey yet; a twisting tale of unmoored men, lost purpose and the absurd, frightening ways it can all go wrong. Does a world of disinhibition, where seemingly anything goes, lie ahead of us?

In this brand-new live show, Jon brings the book’s extraordinary stories to life on stage with astonishing footage and online clips, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet.

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Sat 31 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 10pm 7:30pm - 10:00pm

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Melbourne Town Hall
90/130 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Until 30 Nov

Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

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28 Dec

Melbourne Red-light True Crime Walking Tour

Enjoy a true crime and history walking tour through the centre of the city.

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29 Oct

Dressing in the Time of Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers

A talk exploring what it was like to dress for a ball in Regency England.

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8 Oct

Parallels 2026

Hear about eight creative and unique games from their creators, live on stage.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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