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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Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

Visit the Tix at 12 page every Tuesday at 12pm to score discounted theatre tickets for 12 hours.

Unmissable theatre events

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne.

Hour of the Wolf

Hour of the Wolf

Be part of Melbourne's latest large-scale immersive theatre mystery experience.

Mamma Mia! The Musical

Mamma Mia! The Musical

The smash hit phenomenon returns for an ultimate night of music, love, laughter and friendship.

Death of a Salesman
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Death of a Salesman

See Anthony LaPaglia's in his Australian stage debut in Arthur Miller's masterpiece.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

A variety revue show featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and bringing back good, old-fashioned fun.

Grease the Musical

Grease the Musical

Grease returns to the Australian stage in a new, multi-million dollar live production.

La Cage Aux Folles

La Cage Aux Folles

Enjoy this all singing, all dancing, all laughing journey to the night life of St Tropez.

Witches in Britches

Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

Kid's theatre and family shows

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.

Dance and performances

Manifesto

Manifesto

An electrifying performance with nine dancers and nine drummers working in unison.

Comedy

Comedy Untamed
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Comedy Untamed

A two-hour show featuring stand-up, improvisation, line games and audience interaction.

Comedy at Spleen: Mondays
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Comedy at Spleen: Mondays

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

Comedy at the Coopers Inn
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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A showcase of the best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday night.

Basement Comedy Club: Tony Martin and friends
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Basement Comedy Club: Tony Martin and friends

Tony Martin (Have You Been Paying Attention?) headlines Basement Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday.

The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

The George on Collins

The George on Collins

An up-market basement venue and eatery within the historic Georges building.

Bistrot d'Orsay

Bistrot d'Orsay

Dark, moody and romantic best describe this authentic, high end French bistro.

Supernormal

Supernormal

Asian-inspired dishes alongside delicious wines, sake, whisky and cocktails.

Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

A three-storey farm-to-table venue from Alejandro Saravia, celebrating the Gippsland region.

Bodega Underground

Bodega Underground

Bodega is a late night taqueria and underground mezcaleria in the basement of the Crossley Hotel.

The best pre- and post-theatre dining in Melbourne

The best pre- and post-theatre dining in Melbourne

Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.

La Camera

La Camera

Classic Italian food overlooking the river at Southbank.

More to explore

Theatre and shows

Theatre and shows

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The best pre- and post-theatre dining in Melbourne

The best pre- and post-theatre dining in Melbourne

Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.

Best pre-theatre dining deals

Best pre-theatre dining deals

The ultimate pre-theatre dining deals. Pub grub to Mexican feasts, here's the best for all budgets. 

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.

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