The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
Theatre's back in a big way in Melbourne. See mammoth productions of blockbuster musicals and shows, or head along to hidden venues for something a little more unique.
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Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Shimmery Burlesque
A musical show following the life of a dressmaker who becomes immersed in costuming for burlesque.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
A Streetcar Named Desire
A take on Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece - a brutal examination of society in transformation.
King Lear
Shakespeare's epic of the imagination creates a portrait of a family and a country torn apart.
My Brilliant Career
A new adaptation of the timeless classic that channels that fire into a high-energy musical.
Comedy, cabaret and burlesque
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated for over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
Hofbrauhaus Trivia Experience mit Ben Sorensen
Join Ben Sorensen’s free weekly Hofbrauhaus trivia experience.
Best of Melbourne Comedy
See the best of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with big names guaranteed.
The Hypnosis Comedy Club
Step into a world of mesmerising humour every second Thursday of the month.
Basement Comedy Club: Friday and Saturday
See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform this Friday and Saturday.
Dance, circus and performances
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia
Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.
En Pointe: The Australian Ballet School
Be thrilled by the energy, dedication and refined skills of the Australian Ballet School's dancers.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.
Melbourne Magic Festival
Be amazed as Melbourne becomes a magical hub in winter with events, workshops and live shows.
Kid's theatre and family shows
Farmer's Daughters
A three-storey farm-to-table venue from Alejandro Saravia, celebrating the Gippsland region.
Bodega Underground
Bodega is a late night taqueria and underground mezcaleria in the basement of the Crossley Hotel.
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