Entertainment

Everyone’s a winner with club putting on top show

HOWEVER you want to celebrate the Melbourne Cup whether with a meal and show, or to just watch the big race on a big screen, the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL has you covered on Tuesday, November 5.

Celebrate the ‘race that stops the nation’ in style at Nu Bambu with a Cup Day Buffet, including a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival and indulge in a three-hour Pan-Asian buffet from 12pm.
The menu includes cooked Vannamei prawn with chilli aioli, oyster with lemon (shucked to order), black mussels with black bean ginger sauce, salt and pepper scampi, roast pork belly with greens, vegetarian fried rice, yellow chicken curry, stir fried squid with spring vegetables, summer exotic fruits, and a selection of sorbets. Tickets: $59.
The ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ show, starring Nikki Bennett and a fabulous supporting cast of dancers and performance specialists, is dedicated to Bond, James Bond, the spy who everyone loves.
Let yourself be transported into the glamorous world of Hollywood’s most famous spy and his beautiful Bond girls in a show featuring the most timeless and beautiful theme music and stunning costumes, this show has thrilled audiences at gala events all over the world.
With an optional black and gold dress code, this premier event includes a fashion parade, TAB and sweeps, competitions and giveaways.
Doors open 9.30am, lunch at 12pm and the Melbourne Cup live on the big screen at 3pm.
Tickets: $50 Thunderball package (two courses and beverage on arrival) or $90 Skyfall package (three courses and beverage on arrival).
To book visit the club or go to chprsl.com.au.