The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

Theatre's back in a big way in Melbourne. See mammoth productions of blockbuster shows, or head along to hidden venues for something a little more unique.

Melbourne's unmissable theatre

25 Feb - 3 Oct

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

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23 Mar - 26 Jun

Because the Night

An immersive theatre adventure of epic storytelling.

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22 Apr - 24 Apr

Chess the Musical

The hit musical, featuring the music of ABBA, plays the Regent Theatre for one night only.

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9 Jun - 19 Sep

Frozen the Musical

Frozen the Musical is sparkling into Melbourne.

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13 Aug - 26 Dec

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

This August, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is coming to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre.

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Plays and performance

28 Apr - 2 May

This Genuine Moment

A new queer play that asks how much easier is it to be honest with someone we don’t know.

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27 Apr - 2 May

Guerilla Sabbath

An epic lyrical and theatrical exploration of forgotten histories.

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9 May - 14 May

Ngarngk: Giver of Life

A play about the fight for the Tannin women's connection to country, culture and kin.

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15 May

Blak Stage at La Mama

An intimate night of storytelling and music from Blak Stage.

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2 Jun - 13 Jun

Three Sisters

A bold and absurd new version of Chekhov’s tragicomic classic.

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8 Jun

La Mama Poetica June

Features a range of poets from across Australia.

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15 Jun - 20 Jun

In The Mirror

Two people desperately looking for proper jobs.

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23 Jun - 4 Jul

Cactus

Everyone knows that friendships made in bathrooms are ones that last for life.

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Music and dance

8 Jan - 30 Apr

Live at the Bowl

Spend summer days and autumn nights revelling in Australia's best acts.

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2 Apr - 28 May

Minsky's Cabaret Club

Get set for a night of comedy, jazz, dance and circus.

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8 Apr - 1 May

Edith Piaf – Love, Life and No Regrets

French cabaret star Jem 'Appelle brings Piaf's legacy to life.

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24 Apr - 25 Apr

Homophonic!

The queerest classical music concert with a cult following.

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3 Jun - 12 Jun

The Australian Ballet: New York Dialects

A breathtaking triple bill of exhilarating classics and new work.

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3 Jun - 5 Jun

Chunky Move - Yung Lung

Stomping on history while raving to a new dawn - this a a dance for the information age.

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18 Jun

La Mama Cabaretica: June

Provides a vivid celebration of the cabaret scene in Melbourne.

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7 Jun

La Mama Musica: (dis)locations

An immersive musical journey that explores place and displacement.

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Comedy shows

18 Mar - 16 Sep

Raise The Bar Comedy Night

A one-of-a-kind night featuring Melbourne's funniest women and non-binary comedians.

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28 Apr - 9 May

Fangirls

Get ready for the best pop concert you’ve never been to.

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15 May - 18 Dec

Queens of the Damned: Pirate Dinner Theatre Experience

All hands on deck for the ultimate dinner and show experience in the Docklands.

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15 Jun - 4 Jul

Friends! The Musical Parody

Celebrate the misadventures of our favourite 20-something pals in life, work and love in 1990s NYC.

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5 May - 9 May

Bighouse Dreaming

A multi-award winning work from Arrernte writer-performer Declan Furber Gillick.

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Comedy Theatre

The historic Comedy Theatre hosts musicals, drama and yes, comedies.

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St Martins Youth Arts Centre

Bold and disruptive theatre made with children and teenagers for adult audiences.

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Princess Theatre

Melbourne’s iconic Princess Theatre is regarded by many as Melbourne’s most spectacular landmark.

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Fairfax Studio

An intimate theatre presenting smaller-scale and experimental productions.

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