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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey
Jazz, tap and ballet bring Gatsby to life in a dazzling theatrical spectacle.
Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre
Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.
Melbourne Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Overgrown Paths
Violinist Sophie Rowell and Helen Morse lead a luminous fusion of poetry and music.
Illusionaire Family Magic Show
Sam Angelico is back in Melbourne performing his family-friendly show Illusionaire.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Wiz Quiz Wednesdays
A night of wit, wigs and well-informed nonsense, hosted by the scandalously brilliant Adore Händel.
Fuel
Fuel is a solo play from acclaimed playwright Robert Reid, examining the dark side of mateship.
Dining with Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers
Join Lise Rodgers for a presentation delivered in costume on dining in the time of Jane Austen.
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
A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.
Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway
Revel in the passion, power and beauty of musical theatre as Claire Lyon brings Broadway to life.
Melbourne's essential night-time events
From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.
The Trumpet of the Swan
An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.
The Wagner Gala Concert
A landmark, one-night-only musical event to mark the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre.
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.
Fuel
A play about the poisonous side of mateship told through six characters, each with their own truth.
Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson
Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson perform at this Morning Melodies concert.
Mackenzie
A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
Adore Händel’s Cautionary Tales
Bringing beloved standards and new works to life with wit, drama and 18th-century glam.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
The Glass Menagerie
A contemporary revival of one of the most beloved and enduring works of the 20th century.
Losing Face
Strap in for a perimenopausal Weekend at Bernie’s – a wildly funny, no-holds-barred new comedy.
Sincerely Yours
Commemorate Anzac Day with a musical concert honouring Dame Vera Lynn, followed by afternoon tea.
Head Thorax Abdomen
Part black comedy, thriller and tragedy, this dark play contemplates life's un-lived possibilities.
Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.
Uncle Vanya
Chekhov’s timeless tale, full of mordant wit, unrequited love and longing, finds new life.
Melbourne's major theatres
Princess Theatre
Melbourne’s iconic Princess Theatre is regarded by many as Melbourne’s most spectacular landmark.
Her Majesty's Theatre
This heritage-listed theatre has provided entertainment for Melbourne since 1886.
Arts Centre Melbourne
With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.
La Mama Courthouse
One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.
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La Mama Courthouse
One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.
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
Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.
