Moulin Rouge! The Musical has officially arrived on Collins Street

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has officially arrived on Collins Street and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate the arrival of the show, the Collins Street Precinct is turning rouge.

Throughout the precinct, you’ll find an exciting series of activations to help you celebrate truth, beauty, freedom, and – above all – love!

Download your free Collins Street Precinct Belle Epoque map HERE, created by the talented VK Illustrations, for your guide to celebrating Moulin Rouge! The Musical, #onlyoncollins.

TO SEE: 

• Collins Street Precinct Red Carpet
  Be dazzled by an eye-catching 150-metre red carpet installation running from Russell Street to the Regent Theatre – a first for the Collins Street Precinct and the perfect touch to ensure you arrive in ceremonial style.
  
• Planter Boxes:
  Lining the street, you will notice the show’s ideals of ‘Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love’ have been boldly displayed across the street’s decorative planter boxes.
• Quists Coffee turns rouge: 
  Admire the showstopping Moulin Rouge! The Musical themed window at Quists Coffee and enjoy a special off on limited-edition red reusable cups.
• The Regent Theatre: 
  Where Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be playing until 29 April 2022
• MAC:
  Purchase the perfect shade of rouge lipstick from Moulin Rouge! The Musical’s makeup sponsor, MAC

TO DRINK: 

• Farmer’s Daughters – La Vie en Rouge
  Head to the Paris end of town and enjoy a delicious La Vie en Rouge cocktail on the rooftop at Farmers Daughters.
• Pastuso – Blood Orange Royale
  Sip on a Blood Orange Royale at Pastuso located down one of Melbourne most iconic laneways – ACDC Lane. Plus you can present your Moulin Rouge! The Musical theatre tickets to receive this delicious cocktail for free on arrival. See T&Cs for details.
• Trinket Bar – Boujee Moulin Rouge
  For a true Parisian experience, make your way down to Trinket located on Flinders Lane for a Boujee Moulin Rouge Cocktail. Trinket also have lush feather boa’s available in-venue to help celebrate your very own Moulin Rouge! The Musical moment.
• Nick & Nora’s – Lady Lust 
  At Nick and Nora’s the Lady Lust cocktail is as theatrical as the musical itself! Something to be desired, raspberry, rose and a smoky tea come together to create this short, sharp and well balanced little number!
• Eau-de-Vie Melbourne – Satine
  Eau-de-Vie, one of Melbourne’s iconic hidden bars, salutes Moulin Rouge! The Musical’s main character with their Satine cocktail. Just like Satine, this drink is packed with character – equal parts floral, sour and complex.

TO EAT: 

• Uncle Collins Street – Pre-theatre Banquet 
  Grab a table high above the Paris end of town at Uncle and enjoy their express 4-course banquet and delightful ‘Paris End’ cocktail. Only available when you book between 5:00pm and 5:45pm for 90min – see T&Cs for details.
• Bar Ampere 
  Take a leisurely stroll down to Russell Place and visit Bar Ampere. Indulge in a flavourful charcuterie platter accompanied by a glass of wine for the perfect pre or post-theatre snack.
• Bar Margaux
  Make your way down Lonsdale Street to the New-York inspired French Bistro – Bar Margaux. Enjoy 2 petit cocktails and a bowl of frites, it’s the perfect pre-theatre indulgence!

TO STAY: 

• The Westin Melbourne:
  Make it a weekend by stopping by The Westin Melbourne who are celebrating Moulin Rouge! The Musical with specialty cocktails, a delectable high tea experience and a luxurious overnight stay all inspired by the musical.

Playing at the Regent Theatre until 29 April 2022, enjoy Moulin Rouge! The Musical ­on Collins Street. Head to moulinrougemusical.com for more information and tickets.

With more exciting activities are to come over summer, be sure to follow @collinsstreet on Instagram to keep up to date!