Have the ‘Time of Your Life’ at The Star Gold Coast this spring.
Have the ‘Time of Your Life’ at The Star Gold Coast this spring.
You know The Star Gold Coast for its insane restaurants and nightlife (yes, we’ve seen you carving up the floor at Atrium Bar before), but what about as the home of entertainment? A gem in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Star is THE place to be if you’re looking to mix food and fun. There’s so much more than just dumplings for days, so get the whole family or your friends together because there’s shows for theatre lovers of all ages that’ll leave you laughing and boogie-ing the night away. BRB – we’re going to brush off the ballet shoes to relive our dancer days. Here’s our pick of the best shows on offer this month.
Disney Princess – The Concert
Dreams Do Come True…Literally! Pretty sure we’ve all dreamed of being a Disney princess at one stage or another, so The Star are sprinkling some movie magic on those dreams with Disney Princess – The Concert. Sit back and celebrate your favourite Disney sounds performed by an incredible quartet of Broadway, TV and film icons – if you close your eyes for a moment it’s almost like you’re actually a princess for a hot minute. This one is selling quickly, so get in quick. The best available tickets are $99.90
When: Saturday 30 September
Dirty Dancing In Concert
You’ve seen the movie, you’ve tried the moves in your living room, now it’s time to take the excitement up a notch! “Dirty Dancing” is hitting the stage at The Star Gold Coast, and it’s not holding back on the hip-shaking, heart-throbbing action. Get ready to relive the heat of the summer of ’63, while Baby and Johnny bring their iconic moves to life following by a band encore playing your favourite Dirty Dancing tracks. We promise watermelons will be harmed, but the d-floor might be set on fire! Tickets start at $80.55.
When: Thursday 28th September
Sleeping Beauty – Royal Czech Ballet
Who needs a prince charming when you’ve got a ticket to Sleeping Beauty at The Star Gold Coast? The Royal Czech Ballet are sure to leave you spellbound in this classic fairytale favourite, so you won’t want to sleep on this one. It’s the timeless tale of a princess taking the world’s longest snooze (sounds nice tbh) before she’s woken by a handsome prince, enjoy being transported to a magical realm as the dancers take to the stage in the most incredible costumes. Tickets from $88.00
When: Sunday 8th October
The Rocky Horror Show
Hold onto your fishnets and brace yourselves for a wild ride! “Rocky Horror” is storming The Star Gold Coast, and it’s a party like no other to celebrate 50 years of the show. Get your wildest outfits ready, because this cult classic and one of the world’s favourite musicals is all about throwing norms out the window. Sing along, laugh until your sides hurt, and let your inner eccentric shine. Dr. Frank-N-Furter would approve of the dance moves and the wild energy that’s about to take over the stage. Tickets from $69.90
When: Saturday 2nd – Saturday 23rd September
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various times throughout September and October
Words by Jacqueline Bojanowski.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
Born and bred Gold Coasters have witnessed the transformation of The Star Gold Coast before our very eyes. No longer just our default for the sneaky late night afterparty, it is the party – a world class destination for everything from swanky rooftop pre-drinks, gastronomic feasts and everything in between.
These days, Broadbeach’s glistening jewel boasts an impressive seven watering holes for our R&R pleasure – but if you want to see the best of what’s on offer, you’re gonna need to get strategic.
Sports Bar
Being an avid sports fanatic feels like a full time job this time of year, but keeping up with all the action at The Star certainly takes some of the sting out of this arduous gig. Perch up in prime possy for all the big games and oblige in some top notch pub nosh and ice cold bevvys to keep that stamina up.
Atrium Bar
Atrium’s knack for consistently supplying the good vibes and great times is unparalleled. The full facelift it underwent a few years back certainly didn’t hurt – if it’s been a while between drinks we suggest rectifying this ASAP because these days, the Atrium’s a 10 both in looks and personality. This disco babe is #lit in more ways than one, aglow with neons and feature lighting on every surface, and a disco ball for good measure #let’sglowgirls.
And if you’re just not gonna make it to Friday, a #TGIT (thank God it’s Thursday) mid-week boogie is totally an option with DJ’s hitting the decks from 7pm every Thursday-Sunday.
The Lawn
No, we’re not referring to that place where those tasked with the landscaping duties in every household disappear for solid chunks of their Saturday morning. The Star’s alfresco gem is The Lawn at the Garden Kitchen and Bar, and it’s he perfect spot to soak up every moment of those (mostly) balmy GC vibes.
We don’t like to play favourites, but we will always have a soft spot for The Lawn and the unending deluge of free events they throw for us. If you’re ever in need of something fun to do, chances are there’s something epic cooking at The Lawn, including every Friday – Sunday DJ’s on the deck, or on The Lawn from 6pm.
Sunshine, moonlight and good times, indeed.
Cherry Bar
Boasting enough glitz and glamour to make a Gatsby movie blush, the glistening, gold-trimmed Cherry Bar is the epitome of everything we love about stepping out for sophisticated sips. A whopper of a 22m bar with expert mixologists to whip up anything your heart desires, though why would we need to when they #nail the classics like Espresso Martini and Tommy’s Margarita every time.
Boujee, velvet lined booths are up to the task of gathering the BFF’s for a special occasion (and yes, girls night will always qualify as a special occasion in our eyes) though it’s also intimate enough for a cosy date night.
Get your groove on Friday and Saturday nights with a DJ till late (slash early), making this a ch-ery good destination indeed for when you want a party that keeps on keeping on.
Kiyomi Bar
Take a detour through Tokyo (minus the long haul fight!) with Kiyomi Bar’s uniquely Japanese style bar experience. You can choose from shochu cocktails, sake and Japanese whiskies and bottled beers.
It’s no accident that we’ve strategically positioned this gem at the halfway point, because if at this point in the list you’re feeling peckish this is definitely the place you want to stop – Kiyomi’s modern yet authentic Japanese fare is a Gold Coast favourite for a reason.
And, that’s not all Kiyomi has to offer, with Friday and Saturday nights having live music from 6pm.
Nineteen Bar
Just off the top of our heads we can think of at least 19 reasons to visit Nineteen bar (without even trying), and our very favourite one might just be the one that starts with b, and ends in ‘ottomless mimosas’.
This uber-chic lounge bar boasts one of the most magical views of the the sweeping Gold Coast skyline, and come every Saturday afternoon we love her for so much more than just her freakishly good looks.
Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm, score the ultimate rooftop vibes, sip endless Bellini’s along with a gourmet share-sies platter for you and your BFF – not to mention soaking up those million dollar views – all for a verrrry respectable $79pp #don’tmindifwedo.
Veladora
We can neither confirm or deny the rumoured existence of a 7th and final secret bonus bar tucked away at The Star, but what we can say, is if you’re in the vicinity of Harvest Buffet and you happen across a mysterious red palm tree illuminating a secret entrance next door, we would highly suggest that would be one mirage worth investigating. If you *were* to stumble across an intimate Mezcal-inspired speakeasy beyond, you’d be rewarded with an extensive range of signature cocktails, Mexican beers, and truly unique snacks menu. Ask for a spicy marg and thank us later, wink wink drink-drink, nudge-nudge.
Enjoy live music on Fridays and Latin-inspired beats of our DJ on Saturdays (allegedly).
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various opening hours across each venue
Words by Kellie Leader.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.
