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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Hot Mess Show

Presented by The Wheeler Centre

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  • Sat 31 May, 11:00am - 12:00pm

A family holiday. A tiny beach house. Scorching heat. And the secret behind Gramma’s mouthwatering meatballs. Greg Heffley is back – and trouble is brewing – in this special performance by Jeff Kinney presented by The Wheeler Centre.

Jeff Kinney is the famed creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a global phenomenon that has delighted children – and their grown-ups – for nearly two decades. Over the years, the series has expanded well beyond the beloved books, inspiring a popular merchandise line, movies and television shows, firmly cementing its place in children’s pop culture.

In this Melbourne-exclusive event, Kinney lifts the curtain to reveal the 19th book in his blockbuster series: Hot Mess. Greg Heffley is back for another sidesplittingly relatable adventure, this time on a mission to discover the secret ingredients behind his Gramma’s famous meatballs. Will he crack the code? Or will he cook up a recipe for disaster?

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