Adam Simmons News

Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance .

Theatre: Straightjacket Productions' Men didn't miss a beat - the show went up a little late waiting for the storm battered audience to arrive. They were rewarded with complimentary drinks from Poverty Hill winery, one of the production sponsors.

Sunday 20 December, 5.00pm and 9.00pm. JOLT Arts Inc returns to fortyfivedownstairs to explore the history and aesthetics of the Gothic in Melbourne's culture.

Sunday 20 December, 5.00pm and 9.00pm. JOLT Arts Inc returns to fortyfivedownstairs to explore the history and aesthetics of the Gothic in Melbourne's culture.

Moving on from a third summer of sold-out performances highlighted by such LA-based artists as Popera singing star Jamie Angelise; Nightclub, recording and television stars Craig Heath and Jeanne Page; the irresistible Broadway star and film star Marion Ramsey (from the hilarious Police Academy series 1 - 6); Disney's Danyelle Bossardet (Beauty and the Beast); and the revered musical comedy duo of BaulPointPen (Paul Peglar and Ben McLain); Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA ushers in October and November with seven sensational leading men.