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  • The entrance to the Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre with a neon sign above the rustic wooden door.
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18 Jun – 16 Jul

Smoke and Mirrors

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  • Nightlife

Step in from the cold and into an evening of velvet curtains and a vintage wine bar at Melbourne's newest and exclusive theatre of magic, Piccolo Teatro.

For two Thursdays only, experience an intimate winter evening of magic and cabaret. An immersive night of magic featuring sleight of hand, mentalism, dark storytelling and moody ambiance. Perfect for after work drinks and lovers of the unusual, the magicians present a very different evening from the usual Friday and Saturday program.

Limited to 32 seats so bookings are essential. Strictly no admission to patrons under the age of 18.

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Date Times
Thu 18 Jun
  • 6.30pm - 8pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thu 16 Jul
  • 6.30pm - 8pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location

Piccolo Teatro
5 Rankins Ln
Melbourne 3000

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Adult / general $49
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  • telephone number: 0419 548 088
  • email address: thepiccolostage@gmail.com
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