Cranley Gardens Area Guide

Sam and Josh Teskey discovered American soul music of the 1960's via their parents' record collection and were immediately taken. As teenagers, the two brothers jammed night after night in the bungalow behind their family home on the outskirts of Melbourne, devouring the R&B songbook and absorbing the tricks of the blues trade. In their obsession, the pair became accomplished players and soon began writing originals; a process which came naturally to both of them. In 2008, they were joined by Liam Gough (drums) and Brendon Love (bass) to form The Teskey Brothers. The group spent the next eight years cutting their teeth in city-fringe pubs and backyard party jams, honing the old-school Motown soul sound and working it into something of their own. Finally in 2017 The Teskey Brothers released their debut album Half Mile Harvest. The record, self-produced at their home studio in Warrandyte, captures the essence of old school soul that the four have grown to love and know over years of musical friendship. The songs are beautifully written, showcasing the musicianship at hand and dripping with warm melodious hooks as natural and alive as anything that came out of Stax-era Memphis. The rest of 2017 will see the band touring through Australia playing headline shows and festivals. They may have years under their belt but it feels like The Teskey Brothers are just getting started.

Ben Crosland is bring his all star band to play a selection from the Ray Davies Songbook.

Chopin Mazurka in A minor Op.17 no.4 Debussy Children's Corner L113 Beethoven Sonata in C min Pathetique No 8 op.13 Schubert Sonata in A Major No 20 D959

Alex McAleer has an uncanny ability to tap into his audience’s minds and seemingly read their thoughts at will. Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and toured extensively across North America and the UK as the stand-out star of Champions of Magic, Alex has earned a reputation as a charismatic, engaging, and witty entertainer. In this unforgettable show, he combines razor-sharp humour with mind-blowing psychological feats, creating an interactive and laugh-out-loud experience. Don’t miss your chance to see Alex McAleer live!

Step into a world where gravity bends and imagination takes flight. From the Wings is a surreal, contemporary performance from the newly formed Circus Nebulous, blending surrealist storytelling with breathtaking visuals and unexpected circus feats. Transporting audiences into a dreamlike realm, this show defies reality as bodies morph through space with captivating energy and a suspenseful narrative. A celebration of strength, artistry, and human connection, From the Wings is brought to you by Circus Nebulous — the BA graduating class of 2025 from CIRCOMEDIA, one of Europe’s leading circus institutes.

From the creators of Boris & Sergey comes a one-hour, one-man show brimming with puppetry, physical comedy, and mime. Hilarious, absurd, and often magical, this captivating performance juxtaposes themes of loneliness and belonging with pure joy and exhilaration. With pathos, dark humour, and Victorian aesthetics, it creates a wonderfully mysterious backdrop for a poetic and surreal journey – all with a generous sprinkle of silliness