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
Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.
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.
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
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.
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
Monolith
Five powerful female dancers craft a sinewy, muscular and androgynous choreographic language.
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.
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Wonderbox
An immersive wonderland of fantastical projections, tiny delights and infectious live music.
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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