An intimate Dinner-and-Show evening with Lauren Sheree

LIVE AT CHARCOAL LANE features intimate performances by some of our most exciting and celebrated Indigenous acts, established and emerging, up close and personal in a 'dinner and show' format at the iconic Charcoal Lane restaurant on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.

Operated by Mission Australia, Charcoal Lane pairs fine dining with a training program for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hospitality students.  This unique series will offer guests an extended sit-down, catered experience with a focus on native Australian cuisine.

Featuring exciting break out artists BUMPY and LAUREN SHEREE as well living legend and former No Fixed Address band leader BART WILLOUGHBY plus Impossible Odds founder FRED LEONE.

Produced by Press Play Presents

LAUREN SHEREE

Lauren Sheree is a 23-year-old singer and songwriter who, since moving to Narrm (Melbourne) in 2016, has performed at festivals and venues all over the state. Coming from a grassroots background at open mic nights around the city, Lauren has become an exciting new addition to the Melbourne music scene. Lauren uses the ukulele and her soulful voice paired with powerful lyrics to explore growth through the art of catharsis.

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Native Australian Platter to share

Braised wallaby with mushroom wontons and wallaby reduction

Crocodile ceviche with beetroot lemon myrtle cured salmon mini emu fillet roast, wrapped in pancetta, olive and sunrise lime tapenade

(Vegan option available)

Choice of main course

12 hour slow cooked wallaby shank with strawberry gum and red wine poached quince, roasted Brussels sprouts (GF)

Seasonal market fresh fish - chef’s selection of fresh local fish, textures and native flavours selected daily

Wild mushroom tian roasted butternut pumpkin and capsicum, tempeh, Jerusalem artichoke puree, coastal succulents, 10yo Ardberg whiskey coconut sauce (GF)(Vegan)

Native Dessert Platter to share (optional 3rd course)

White chocolate coffee terrine wattleseed, macadamia nougat, chocolate bark, Davidson plum coulis

Forest anise chocolate yam torte dark chocolate ganache (vegan) (GF)

Tickets $80 per person for 2 course meal and intimate performance. 3rd course optional for extra $15 per person. Booking fees apply.

NOTE: due to COVID-19 restrictions, tables cannot be shared by multiple parties and therefore tickets can only be purchased by the table, for parties of 2 or 4.

This venue is wheelchair accessible and dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise at registration.

COVID-19 Info: We are working with the relevant authorities to deliver a COVID-Safe event for visitors, artists and staff. A COVID-safe plan is in place in accordance with latest DHHS guidelines.