💙 A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical

A Sparkling Melbourne Weekend with Flourish

Friday 28 August – Sunday 30 August 2026 | 2 Nights | Hosted by Jacqui

Get ready for an unforgettable late-winter escape to Melbourne for a soulful, feel-good Flourish experience! Join us for a fabulous weekend away featuring a VIP theatre experience at the Princess Theatre for A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical.

We’ll be staying at Rydges Melbourne — our Flourish favourite — loved for its beautiful rooms, relaxed atmosphere, fabulous lobby bar, heated pool and exceptional location. Enjoy a gorgeous welcome dinner with your new friends, explore Melbourne at your own pace, and indulge in a premium VIP package at the Princess Theatre — the kind of experience you simply can’t buy on your own.

Whether you travel with girlfriends, female family, or solo, you will be welcomed into a warm, inclusive, ready-made community of women who love adventure, connection and fun.There is plenty of structure, but also total flexibility — this is your trip, done your way.

🎶 About A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical

For lovers of classics like Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Shilo, and Forever in Blue Jeans — this is your moment!

A Beautiful Noise tells the story of the legendary Neil Diamond through the songs that shaped generations. With heartfelt storytelling, dazzling performances, nostalgic hits, and Broadway-style staging, this musical has wowed audiences around the world.

It’s vibrant, emotional, uplifting and packed full of the music we all know and love.

🎭 About the Princess Theatre — Melbourne’s Oldest & Grandest Venue

The iconic Princess Theatre is one of the most stunning performance spaces in Australia, with its famous heritage façade, grand staircase, sparkling chandeliers, plush seating and magical atmosphere. Built in 1886 and lovingly restored, the Princess is the home of major musical blockbusters — and the perfect setting for a Flourish VIP night out. Even better? We get our own private VIP room before the show starts with premium drinks, canapés, private bathrooms and for the show we have the best dress circle seats in the theatre.

It’s luxury, comfort and sparkle — Flourish style.

✨ Why This Weekend Will Be a Standout

Pairing A Beautiful Noise with a curated Flourish getaway means you get:

• A musical filled with iconic songs and feel-good energy

• A premium VIP experience unavailable to the general public

• A flexible itinerary designed for fun, connection and relaxation

• Beautiful accommodation at Rydges Melbourne

• A ready-made tribe of warm, fabulous Flourish women

• All the signature touches that make our weekends unforgettable

It’s more than a show… it’s an experience.

🌟 Your Weekend Includes

🏨 Two Nights at Rydges Melbourne

A Flourish Favourite!

• Modern, stylish refurbished rooms

• Beautiful lobby bar and relaxed lounge spaces

• A heated rooftop pool

• 2 buffet breakfasts throughout your stay (a true highlight!)

• Single and twin-share options

  
  

🍸 Welcome Drink & Group Dinner – Friday Night

A gorgeous way to kick things off — meet your fellow travellers over a drink and enjoy a hosted group dinner. We officially kick off at 5pm on Friday but if you are arriving earlier in the day you can drop your bags at the Hotel and go exploring.

Our hotel is surrounded by some great live music venues (but don't worry it's quiet in the rooms), so if the vibes are good and the heels are on, the nightlife is right there waiting should you choose to go for a dance with your new friends.

🌆 Saturday – Choose Your Own Melbourne Adventure

• Optional Laneway Walking Tour with Jacqui Discover street art, hidden arcades, quirky boutiques and iconic Melbourne photo spots.

OR simply enjoy Melbourne your way — shopping, cafés, galleries, rooftop bars, Crown, river walks, massages, markets and more.

🎭 Saturday Evening – VIP Experience at the Princess Theatre

Your A Beautiful Noise VIP package includes:

• 1.5 hours access to a private VIP lounge (exclusively for Flourish)

• Premium drinks

• Chef-curated canapés

• Private bathrooms

• Interval cocktail

• Souvenir booklet

• Premium Dress Circle seats

• Plus the spectacular musical itself!

✨ This VIP experience is exclusive to travel groups and cannot be purchased independently.

*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO LIFT ACCESS AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE SO YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO WALK UP

STAIRS TO GET TO OUR PRIVATE ROOM AND SEATS.

🌞 Sunday – Relax & Explore

After breakfast with your new Flourish friends, our tour officially concludes - however why not spend a bit longer and spend some time exploring:

• St Kilda Esplanade Market

• Queen Victoria Market

• Brunch at a laneway café

• A wander along the river

• More shopping (DFO, Emporium, Bourke St Mall!)

• An AFL match?

Then head home whenever it suits you. I will run a group chat so you can coordinate flights and Sunday plans with other ladies.

🎁 Package Inclusions

• 2 nights accommodation at Rydges Melbourne

• 2 buffet breakfasts

• Welcome drink

• Group dinner Friday night

• Optional walking tour Saturday

• Premium VIP theatre package for A Beautiful Noise

• Hosted & curated experience with Jacqui

• Flexible Saturday & Sunday itinerary options

• Shopping, exploring & bonding time

• All the signature Flourish touches

• An instant group of fabulous, new friends

  
  

💰 Pricing

Twin Share Package – $1,345 per person 10 rooms available

Single Room Package – $1,600 per person 5 rooms available

💳 Payment Plan

• $300 deposit via Wix secures your place (non-refundable)

• $250 instalment invoiced via Xero end of February 2026

• Final balance invoiced end of May 2026

Perfectly spaced for easy budgeting.

❓ FAQ's

Can I come alone?Absolutely — many Flourish women do! You’ll feel part of the group straight away.

Is the walking tour compulsory?No — it's completely optional.

Can I use a Flourish gift voucher?Yes, for either the deposit or balance.

Are payments refundable?No — accommodation and theatre tickets are non-refundable to Flourish, but you may transfer your spot or claim via travel insurance.

Do I book my own flights?Yes — flights are NOT included. Our tour begins at Rydges Melbourne.

Can I stay longer?Yes! Extended stays are usually possible, though you may need to change rooms.

Should I get travel insurance? Absolutely - this will cover you if you are unable to travel or affected by delays. As we pay for activities in advance, in many cases there is no refunds available.

🌸 About Flourish

Flourish Events Tasmania is a women’s events and travel community founded by Jacqui Jones — a passionate tour guide, storyteller and creator of beautiful, meaningful experiences. Flourish is all about connection, adventure, confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone and sharing unforgettable moments with other amazing women.

Come as you are — leave with new memories, new confidence, and new friends.