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On Melbourne Cup Day ComiXpo 4.0 will showcase some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy pop culture names in comics, movies, television, animation, and gaming. ComiXpo highlights the best in collectables, merchandise, and memorabilia from both industry and the fans. Presenting amazing props, costumes, art, and impressive fan based cosplay, coupled with innovative customer interactions.
There will be a Cosplay Fashion Parade from 12.30pm with prizes and certificates given out to the winners.
An event run by fans for fans!
It’s that time of the year again … our biggest meeting of the year, our Doctor Who Anniversary and Christmas Party! Come along and celebrate all that is Doctor Who. Cosplay is encouraged!
In the Atrium (main area):
- Whovian Market Stalls
- Purchase a Mystery Box, value up to $50 for only $10 (get in quick for these as these sold out in 15 minutes last year!).
- Kids Corner with various activities for the kids, including a spinning Christmas tree!
- Pin the Eyebrows on The Doctor
- Or just chat and socialise with other fans.
In the Theatre Room:
- Special guest Colin Bennet will be returning. Colin is an animator who worked on The Moonbase and The Tenth Planet animations, his panel earlier this year was one of our most popular!
- A look back at 40 years of K-9.
- Doctor Who Trivia
- Doctor Who Auction
- … and more!
In the Long Room:
- Screenings of classic and current Doctor Who.
Competitions and Prizes:
- The Whovian Bake-Off: bring along a Doctor Who themed food for a chance to win a prize!
- Doctor Who Passport Challenge: Can you complete all of the tasks to go into the draw to win a prize (one adult and one kids prize).
Meeting Information
Doors open @ 11:00 am, activities start @ 11:30 am.
Admission Prices:
—Members: $10.00 / Non-members: $12.00
—Kids under 14: $5.00 / Kids under 2: Free
—Family (2 adults and kids): $25.00 members / $30.00 non-members
Food and Drink:
—Tea and coffee provided, soft drinks available to purchase for $1.50.
—Bring a plate to share (optional, not required for entry). Feeling creative? Bring something Doctor Who themed and you might win a prize!
—Some finger food, wraps and snacks provided for no additional cost.
—Venue is walking distance from food places if you wish to eat something more substantial.
*Please note that due to this meeting being larger than our usual meetings, members aren’t able to use their free meeting entry.
* Gold coin donation for first time visitors does not apply to this meeting (sorry!).
For the fourth year running, the Whovian Parade will be on again, for fans of Doctor Who to show off their Whovian pride through the streets of Melbourne!
To celebrate the anniversary of the airing of the very first episode of the very first serial of “Doctor Who” way back in 1963, starring William Hartnell as the very first Doctor, all fans are invited to come along and parade their pride for the legacy it spawned.
Please keep in mind that this is a family-friendly event, costumes and behaviour should be in accordance to this.
Those not wishing to participate in the parade, are free to stay at the Carlton Gardens, as this year’s parade route will be slightly different to previous years and will be ending back at the Carlton Gardens.
Please note that this information is not final and may be based on previous event information. Please check the Facebook event for updated information and rules of participating.
Come along to our Christmas Lunch and relax and chat with other members and fans. This is an informal lunch and just a chance for people to unwind at the end of the year.
This year we’ll be having our Christmas Lunch at the Melbourne Central Lion Hotel (we will be in the back area). This venue is right in the middle of the city, easy to get to for both public transport and paid car parks in the area.
Menu: http://www.acemelbourne.com.au/mclion/menu/
** Please note that bookings are essential so that we can adjust our booking if necessary for the required amount of people. Bookings must be received before midnight, Thursday 7th December **
To book please phone/text 0478 840 005 or email secretary@dwcv.org.au.
We also will be running a secret Santa (optional) for both adults and kids. For those who wish to participate this, please bring along a gift on the day. Gifts should be gender-neutral, wrapped and cost between $10 – $15. If bringing a kids gift, please mark on the outside that it will be for kids, so that they don’t get mixed up with the adult gifts.
Come along and join the DWCV for the screening of Twice Upon a Time on Boxing Day.
We will be attending the 12:00 pm screening at Village Cinemas Jam Factory.
Book tickets in advance or on the day. For tickets, go to: http://
Afterwards, we will be having a late lunch at Soda Rock Diner, which is on the outside of the Jam Factory.
“Anything Goes” at a John Barrowman concert.
Exclusive to Melbourne, spend an intimate evening of songs, stories and laughter with the incomparable John Barrowman. From West End leading man to time-travelling hero, John is the epitome of entertainment.
Famous for his portrayal as the charming Captain Jack Harkness in BBC’s Doctor Who, John’s character was so popular he was given his own hugely successful spin-off, Torchwood, and starred as Malcolm Merlyn in five seasons of Arrow.
When it comes to the stage, John’s musical theatre career has seen him star in many West End shows, including Anything Goes, Miss Saigon, The Phantom Of The Opera and La Cage Aux Folles.
With boundless energy and an incredible voice to match, John’s charismatic stage presence will leave you breathless, with a smile as big as John’s on your face.
From Sting to Sondheim, Cole Porter to Barry Manilow, Big Band to Motown, join John for a raucous repertoire of beloved classics (with a few surprises in between).
GeekFest was created as a celebration of geek culture; an inclusive, supportive and all-ages event, Geekfest will feature the best of popular culture – from comics to cosplay, steampunk to superheroes and the whole scope of gaming culture.
GeekFest will provide events such as demonstration and participation wargames, role-playing sessions, a cosplay contest and a range of traders.
Held at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra on January 21st 2018, the event will take place in a uniquely atmospheric location, with events themed to the environment.
This year’s GeekFest will include a world record attempt for Doctor Who cosplay, so we encourage all Doctor Who fans to come along to the event.
The Doctor Who Club of Victoria has again been asked to be part of the Australia Day Street Parade**.
The parade starts at 11:00am, however we recommend arriving a little earlier as good positions tend to get snapped up! Come and support us, along with seeing many other cultural and special interest groups from around Melbourne.
With the success of the previous year, this will again be a TARDIS trip, with a picnic afterwards. Members, fans, family and friends are welcome to join us for a picnic afterwards. Bring a blanket or a chair and a picnic lunch for a relaxing afternoon with other Doctor Who fans! We’ll even be having a Whovian game of cricket!
Click the image below for a map of the location where you can find us:
We will also be manning our phone on the day though, so if you can’t find us, we can give you directions. 🙂
We are looking to start the picnic after midday (we will also have some committee members there early to set up and get our spot, so feel free to come by any time).
**If you are interested in joining us for the actual parade, places are limited. You must be wearing either Doctor Who related cosplay (Torchwood, Class, etc are also acceptable), or Doctor Who clothing such as a T-shirt or scarf. As there is a restriction on the number of people who will be able to part of the parade, preference will be given to cosplayers. Contact us to register!
Join us for a fun relaxing afternoon as we explored and play some of the many Doctor Who themed games.
Games include:
- Doctor Who Risk
- Doctor Who Monopoly
- Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit
- Time Wars Board Game
- Doctor Who Electronic Board Game
- Doctor Who Uno
- Doctor Who Cluedo
- … and more!
We will also have PlayStation 3 set up with ‘The Eternity Clock’ and a computer with the Doctor Who Adventure Games.
Or just chat and socialise with other members and fans. Or watch some episodes and clips in the screening room.
This meeting is fun for the whole family, with games suitable for all ages!
Meeting Information
Doors open @ 1:00 pm, activities start @ 1:30 pm.
Admission Prices:
—Members: $6.00* / Non-members: $8.00
—Kids under 14: $2.00 / Kids under 2: Free
—Family (2 adults and kids): $14.00 members / $18.00 non-members
—Non-member first-time attending a meeting: gold coin donation
Food and Drink:
—Tea and coffee provided, soft drinks available to purchase for $1.50.
—Some snacks are provided for no additional cost.
—Donations of a plate of food are always appreciated but not necessary. 🙂
—Venue is walking distance from food places if you wish to eat something more substantial.
*Members can also choose to use their ‘one free meeting entry’ as part of their membership for this meeting.
Doctor Who wouldn’t be the same without it’s heroes and companions. Companions allow us – the viewer – to have a human connection to the time-travelling alien. While heroes come in all forms – human or alien – and can be found helping The Doctor..
This month we take a look at some of those who can be called The Doctor’s friends.
We will be running a couple of discussion panels on companions and heroes. We look back at the companions and heroes over the years. Followed by a countdown of the top 20 companions.
There will also be a wrap up of the 2017 Christmas special. What we liked and didn’t like about it, and what we thought of Jodie Whittaker’s first appearance as The Doctor.
Meeting theme and information may be subject to change without notice.
Meeting Information
Doors open @ 1:00 pm, activities start @ 1:30 pm.
Admission Prices:
—Members: $6.00* / Non-members: $8.00
—Kids under 14: $2.00 / Kids under 2: Free
—Family (2 adults and kids): $14.00 members / $18.00 non-members
—Non-member first-time attending a meeting: gold coin donation
Food and Drink:
—Tea and coffee provided, soft drinks available to purchase for $1.50.
—Some snacks are provided for no additional cost.
—Donations of a plate of food are always appreciated but not necessary. 🙂
—Venue is walking distance from food places if you wish to eat something more substantial.
*Members can also choose to use their ‘one free meeting entry’ as part of their membership for this meeting.
