Great Gift Ideas for Christmas

Published on 02 December 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, one thing many Victorians will agree on is that we have seen more of our own homes and all the stuff in them than we had planned this year.

Instead of giving loved ones more stuff this Christmas, we're encouraging the community to treat family to an experience they will remember and rave about for years to come.

Gifts that create memories are perfect for all ages, and the FAC has just the ticket for the whole family in 2022.

For the kids, see the classic story book ‘Magic Beach’ live on stage, be enthralled by the humorous story of ‘Whalebone’ and enjoy ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ all on stage in January 2022.

In March, be delighted by the award-winning film ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’ with the soundtrack played live by the Grigoryan Brothers. Later in 2022, kids will love ‘Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus’ by internationally renowned Circa Contemporary Circus.

Comedy fans will get the year off to a great start with ‘MONO: A Three-Person One-Man Show’ featuring Noeline Brown, Max Gillies and John Wood in February. We all need a good laugh, and Ross Noble will certainly be providing those when he performs ‘On The Go’ in the theatre in March.

For the music fans, a huge selection of shows are heading to Frankston including ‘The King of Rock & The Prince of Pop’ just before Christmas.

In February, the beautiful singer Mirusia presents her ‘A Salute to the Seekers’ show, and Australian music icon John Williamson brings his ‘Winding Back’ tour to Frankston, followed by a walk down memory lane with ‘Buddy Holly In Concert: The Touring Years’, the ‘Neil Diamond Super Hits Show’ and the hit songs of ‘The Big Chill’.

March is a month for music-lovers with ‘Dancing in the Shadows of Motown’ featuring a 10-piece band and internationally acclaimed artists. Two of the greatest vocalists of all time will be celebrated in ‘The Cocker Ronstadt Experience’ and the world’s number one ABBA show ‘Bjorn Again: Mamma Mia! We Are Back Again Tour’ return to Frankston for what will be another sell-out show.

Later in the year, check-in to the ‘Hotel California: The Eagles Experience’ for a captivating live concert, be treated to Pink Floyd’s biggest smash hits in ‘Echoes of Pink Floyd: A Journey through Time’, or go on a sonic journey through Joni Mitchell’s life with ‘BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell’.

Take a trip down memory lane with ‘The Australian Bee Gees Show’, experience the incredible ‘QUEEN: Bohemian Rhapsody’ and enjoy the hits of ‘Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story’.

In July, ‘The Celebration of Swing’ features the unforgettable music from the big bands of the 1940s played by Australia’s top instrumental soloists.

Lovers of dance will be entranced by Irish music and dance sensation ‘A Taste of Ireland’, and the Victorian State Ballet performances of ‘Anastasia’, 'Don Quixote' and ‘The Nutcracker’. Immerse yourself in the spectacular ‘Celtic Illusion Reimagined’ and then cruise back to the bopping, rocking 50s and 60s with ‘Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll’.

Theatre fans will enjoy the first selection of the 2022 Season at FAC – featuring critically acclaimed productions of ‘King of Pigs’ and ‘Black Cockatoo’.

For the Music Theatre fans, ‘Margaret Fulton The Musical’ - a delightful musical romp following Margaret’s journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom hits the stage in Cube 37 in August.

Too hard to choose? Get a gift card instead! Available in any amount and valid for three years. Buy online or call our friendly Box Office team on 03 9784 1060.

Photo by Jim Lee