Theatre & shows

Melbourne's theatre scene offers a wealth of entertainment, from blockbuster musicals to cutting-edge performances and late-night cabaret shows.

Macbeth

5 Jun 2017 - 18 Jul 2017, Southbank Theatre, The Sumner

After his unforgettable productions of Richard III and Hamlet, Simon Phillips brings Shakespeare back to MTC with a fearsome new production.

Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical

29 Dec 2017 - 21 Jan 2018, Arts Centre Melbourne

Dream Lover reveals the extraordinary story of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin.

Varietease

9 Jun 2017 - 25 Aug 2017, Speakeasy HQ

Friday nights are the sexiest night of the week with circus, comedy, cabaret and burlesque in the opulent Vault Theatre.

20 Act Vaudeville Cavalcade and Burlesque

17 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2017, Speakeasy HQ

Immerse yourself in a live 20-act vaudeville performance, including circus, cabaret, jazz, stand-up, burlesque and magic.

The Execution

27 Jun 2017 - 2 Jul 2017, The Butterfly Club

Award-winning cabaret performer Anya Anastasia is bringing a new breed of contemporary cabaret to the Butterfly Club.

The Vagina Monologues

2 Aug 2017 - 6 Aug 2017, The Butterfly Club

The Vagina Monologues is a hard-hitting, visceral and humorous exploration of female story-telling.

Apollo Cabaret Stars - Cabaret Burlesque and Jazz

29 Jun 2017, Speakeasy HQ

The stars of cabaret will blaze for one night only as they bring their astounding skills to the stage.

I'm Not Harry Potter - Gabe Francis

1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2017, Speakeasy HQ

Acclaimed Melbourne stand-up comedian presents his hilarious account of living a life in the shadow of the world's most famous wizard.

Cirque du Soleil Toruk – The First Flight

2 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2017, Rod Laver Arena

Inspired by James Cameron's record-breaking film Avatar, Toruk – The First Flight by Cirque du Soleil transports you to the world of Pandora.

We All Know What's Happening

19 Jul 2017 - 22 Jul 2017, Arts House

This new work sees Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms collaborate with seven young Melbournians in response to Australia's ongoing relationship with Nauru.

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