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Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

  • Comedy
  • Cabaret

Start your evening with a dose of the weird, the wacky, and the wonderful at one of Melbourne’s most charming theatres. Cabaret Ridiculous offers an hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Each show brings a fresh lineup of performances, ranging from dazzling costumes and captivating burlesque to hilarious comedy. Some acts will leave you in awe, while others might leave you scratching your head – but that’s all part of the fun.

This Vegas-style cabaret thrives on its unique mix of talent, ensuring no two nights are ever the same. Whether it’s side-splitting laughter or a jaw-dropping spectacle, you never know what’s coming next – but you’ll definitely want to come back for more.

Performance note: some shows may contain partial nudity.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 7 Mar
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 14 Mar
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 21 Mar
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 28 Mar
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 4 Apr
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 11 Apr
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 18 Apr
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 25 Apr
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 2 May
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 9 May
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 16 May
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 23 May
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 30 May
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 6 Jun
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 13 Jun
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 20 Jun
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 27 Jun
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 11 Jul
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 18 Jul
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 25 Jul
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 1 Aug
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 8 Aug
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 15 Aug
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 22 Aug
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 29 Aug
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 5 Sep
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 12 Sep
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 19 Sep
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 3 Oct
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 17 Oct
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 24 Oct
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 31 Oct
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 7 Nov
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 14 Nov
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 21 Nov
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 28 Nov
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 5 Dec
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 12 Dec
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat 26 Dec
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Location

Speakeasy Theatre
522 Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0408 313 180
  • email address: info@speakeasytheatre.com.au
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