01. Melbourne Fashion Week takes over the set for Moulin Rouge! The Musical – some of the pieces were amazing.

02. Ancient and Modern exhibition – a demonstration of historical textile techniques using contemporary materials. The viking weaving/ tablet weaving was incredible.

03. Watched: Significant Other (SBS) – I really enjoyed this. When do we get S2?

04. Opera Australia has made a minor attempt to offer Victoria a 2024 opera season – I am keen to see Eucalyptus, based on Murray Bail’s book.

05. I went out for an hour today and in that time one of my acorns burst forth.

06. Listening to The Kids of Rutherford County podcast (from the makers of Serial).

07. A negroni Stanley-Tucci-style.