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
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.
Shakespeare in the Supreme
See scenes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar performed in the historic Supreme Court Library.
The Removalists
David Williamson’s play is still as provocative and relevant as it was at its debut.
Legends (of the Golden Arches)
An exhilarating examination of the Chinese cultural experience and the enduring power of friendship.
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.
Comedy, cabaret and burlesque
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Nick Robertson: Everything that Happened at Number 68
A comedy show about a sharehouse, the people who lived in it and a rabbit named Meataxe.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
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.
Death, Deceit and Ducks
A gaggle of sassy short theatre works by acclaimed local writer, Cerise de Gelder.
Maestro Impro
The annual high-stakes showdown, where the fate of the players rests in the hands of the audience.
The Big HOO-HAA!
Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's best-loved weekly impro comedy show.
Dance, circus and performances
Sydney Dance Company: Somos
Sydney Dance Company returns with the acclaimed production, Somos, up close and unmissable.
The Female Pope
Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance as part of Asia TOPA.
Monolith
Five powerful female dancers craft a sinewy, muscular and androgynous choreographic language.
Gapu Ŋupan (Chasing the Rainbow)
Gapu Ŋupan is a must-see Asia TOPA performance combining tradition with contemporary culture.
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Melbourne Opera presents Richard Wagner’s epic comedy masterpiece, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.
Kid's theatre and family shows
PLAY: Magicians at Work
Peek behind the velvet curtain with Australia’s top performers and up and coming young magicians.
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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