The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
See mammoth productions of blockbuster musicals and shows, or head along to hidden venues for something a little more unique.
Unmissable theatre events
Beetlejuice The Musical
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.
Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.
Mother Play
Expansive yet intimate drama charting the personal upheavals of one family starring Sigrid Thornton.
The Wrong Gods
This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.
Dying: A Memoir
Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.
Comedy, cabaret and burlesque
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
The Big HOO-HAA!
Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's best-loved weekly impro comedy show.
Kid's theatre and family shows
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Dog Man: The Musical
When evil cats and cyborg fish threaten the city, it's time to call in the ultimate good boy!
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.
Sake Restaurant & Bar
This luxurious dining space at Hamer Hall offers premium Japanese dishes and sake.
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Her Majesty's Theatre
This heritage-listed theatre has provided entertainment for Melbourne since 1886.
Princess Theatre
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