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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Anastasia the Musical
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Anastasia the Musical

Discover the romantic and adventure-filled Broadway production inspired by the beloved film.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

Jazz, tap and ballet bring Gatsby to life in a dazzling theatrical spectacle.

Melbourne Magic Festival

Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Clean but chaotic, harmless but hectic, innocent but edgy physical comedy for all ages.

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.

Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway

Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway

Revel in the passion, power and beauty of musical theatre as Claire Lyon brings Broadway to life.

Undertow

Undertow

Help make a new creative arts performance for parents, in utero and pre-walking babies.

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.

The Trumpet of the Swan

The Trumpet of the Swan

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

Club Club at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Club Club at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Come along to the unhinged late night destination of the comedy festival, Club Club!

The 60 Four: Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s

The 60 Four: Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s

Relive a defining era of music history as The 60 Four bring the biggest '60s and '70s hits to life.

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, magic shows and more.

Fuel

Fuel

A play about the poisonous side of mateship told through six characters, each with their own truth.

I Am Woman

I Am Woman

Hear a tribute to the women who redefined Australian music in the swinging 1960s.

Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson

Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson

Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson perform at this Morning Melodies concert.

Mackenzie

Mackenzie

A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.

Ovation Tour

Ovation Tour

Join Marina, David, Silvie and Michael in an unforgettable performance of a lifetime.

The Placeholder
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The Placeholder

A bold new queer play on grief, identity and transition.

Shen Yun

Shen Yun

See 5,000 years of civilisation reborn in this dance and musical performance.

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie

A contemporary revival of one of the most beloved and enduring works of the 20th century.

Cats the Musical
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Cats the Musical

Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.

Losing Face

Losing Face

Strap in for a perimenopausal Weekend at Bernie’s – a wildly funny, no-holds-barred new comedy.

Christmas Melodies

Christmas Melodies

Join in the seasonal celebration of a Morning Melodies Christmas concert.

Sincerely Yours

Sincerely Yours

Commemorate Anzac Day with a musical concert honouring Dame Vera Lynn, followed by afternoon tea.

SAINTS

SAINTS

Prophet, witch or spy? It depends on who gets to light the fire...

Head Thorax Abdomen

Head Thorax Abdomen

Part black comedy, thriller and tragedy, this dark play contemplates life's un-lived possibilities.

Darkfield
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Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.

The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

A powerful stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Uncle Vanya

Uncle Vanya

Chekhov’s timeless tale, full of mordant wit, unrequited love and longing, finds new life.

My Brilliant Career
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My Brilliant Career

Back by popular demand, the smash-hit musical returns.

Songs of the Bulbul

Songs of the Bulbul

A powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra.

Do Not Pass Go

Do Not Pass Go

An oddly tender dark comedy set amid the soul-sucking grind of modern corporate culture.

Blanc de Blanc Encore
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Blanc de Blanc Encore

Experience an intoxicating blend of circus, cabaret, comedy and risqué glamour.

ART The Play

ART The Play

A razor-sharp comedy about friendship, ego and the chaos a single opinion can cause.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

The Pandas of the Adelaide Zoo

A funny and moving new play about Australia's only two giant pandas.

Melbourne's major theatres

Regent Theatre

Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

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

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre

This heritage-listed theatre has provided entertainment for Melbourne since 1886.

Comedy Theatre

Comedy Theatre

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

Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

Southbank Theatre

Southbank Theatre

Performance space and home of the Melbourne Theatre Company.

Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.

La Mama Courthouse

La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

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Fairfax Studio

Fairfax Studio

An intimate theatre presenting smaller-scale and experimental productions.

La Mama Courthouse

La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Speakeasy Theatre

Speakeasy Theatre

A lively, historic vaudeville theatre featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and circus every week.

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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.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Film

Film

Melbourne has a thriving film scene, with film festivals and screenings at cinemas year-round.