The mischievous Minions are making a much-anticipated return to The Langham, Melbourne, these September holidays, with the Minions: The Rise of Gru Children's Tea.

It is finally time to don your denim overalls, grab your goggles and head back into the 70s as we celebrate the Minions: The Rise of Gru these September holidays. 

There will be two Minions: The Rise of Gru Children's Tea sessions held daily on weekdays from Monday 19 – Thursday 22 September, 2022 and Monday 26 – Thursday 29 September, 2022 with sessions held at 11:30am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 3:30pm.

“Little Langham High Tea guests will step into a world full of Minions FUN at Melba Restaurant and be treated to a movie-inspired children's tea, including Marshmallow Minions, Kevin's favourite mango blueberry jelly, Banana and chocolate-chip disco cupcakes, Otto's stash of banana shortbread cookies as well as a range of savoury favourites, including Stuart's Surprise Sandwich, warm treats and 'Groovy' choc chip scones” commented Executive Pastry Chef Markus Bohm.

“The Langham, Melbourne's signature Little Langham High Teas have become a school holiday tradition for many Victorian families and the hotel is very much looking forward to hosting this special Afternoon Tea in the September holidays'', stated contact André Jacques, Director of Sales & Marketing.

Tickets for Minions: The Rise of Gru Children's Tea are $75 per child (including a hardcover Minions Activity Book and a movie-themed take home gift) and $79 per adult (including The Langham Afternoon Tea and a glass of premium sparkling wine).

For further information or to make a booking, visit www.melbarestaurant.com.au.au/bookings. Bookings can also be made by calling 1800 641 107 or emailing tlmel.restres@langhamhotels.com.

For more information or to obtain additional images, please contact André Jacques, Director of Sales & Marketing on + 61 475 940 614 or via email to andre.jacques@langhamhotels.com

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About Minions: The Rise of Gru

From the biggest global animated franchise in history comes the funniest comedy of the summer, the origin story of how the world's greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema's most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 11 3/4 -year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.

It's not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.

When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner Alan Arkin)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even the most despicable need a little help from their friends.

Featuring more spectacular action than any film in Illumination history and packed with the franchise's signature subversive humor, Minions: The Rise of Gru stars a thrilling new cast, including, the Vicious 6: Taraji P. Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom, whose chain belt doubles as a lethal disco-ball mace; Jean-Claude Van Damme as the nihilistic Jean Clawed, who's armed (literally) with a giant robotic claw; Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, whose traditional nun's habit hides her deadly nun-chucks; Dolph Lundgren as Swedish roller-skate champion Svengeance, who dispenses his enemies with spin kicks from his spiked skates; and Danny Trejo as Stronghold, whose giant iron hands are both a menace to others and a burden to him.

The film also stars Russell Brand as Young Dr. Nefario, an aspiring mad scientist, Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad kung fu skills, and Oscar® winner Julie Andrews as Gru's maddeningly self-absorbed mom.

Steered by the franchise's original creators, Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by visionary Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud. The film is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions), co-directed by Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films), and features the iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer '70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary

Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry's leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me, the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history. The company's releases include two of the top 10 animated films of all time, and its iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $7.1 billion worldwide.

Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, is the creator of the world of Despicable Me. The franchise includes Minions, the fourth highest-grossing animated film of all time and the most profitable film in Universal's history, as well as the Academy Award®- nominated Despicable Me 2 and Despicable Me 3, which made more than $1 billion at the global box office. The franchise's most recent film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, shattered box office records with the highest grossing July 4th opening weekend in U.S. history and became the #1 film internationally and worldwide.

Illumination has launched two additional original franchises that have captivated audiences worldwide. The first Secret Life of Pets film achieved the best opening for an original movie, animated or otherwise, in U.S. history, and the studio followed that success in 2019 with The Secret Life of Pets 2. Illumination's smash hit, Sing, has now became the studio's latest global franchise with Sing 2 in December 2021. In addition,

Illumination's Dr. Seuss's The Grinch continues to hold the record for the biggest opening weekend of any Christmas-themed movie in history. Illumination's upcoming films include the new Super Mario Bros. film in April 2023 and Migration in December 2023.