Melbourne's theatre scene offers a wealth of entertainment, from hit musicals to cutting-edge performances and late-night cabaret shows.
The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
The Australian Ballet: Storytime Ballet
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, a Storytime Ballet for kids aged three years and up.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
The Female Pope
Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance as part of Asia TOPA.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet
Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.
Dying: A Memoir
Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.
The Wrong Gods
This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor
A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.
Asia TOPA: Bread, Circuses and Home
An installation and performance series about migration by Delhi-based artist duo Thukral and Tagra.
Gapu Ŋupan (Chasing the Rainbow)
Gapu Ŋupan is a must-see Asia TOPA performance combining tradition with contemporary culture.
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited season at the Athenaeum.
Meerta: Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden
Singer-songwriter David Arden shares the story of his great-grandfather and the Gunditjmara people.
The Comics Lounge Comedy Club
Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.
The Improv Conspiracy
Theatre and training centre with four weekly comedy nights and public workshops on improvisation.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
PLAY: Magicians at Work
Peek behind the velvet curtain with Australia’s top performers and up and coming young magicians.
Club Voltaire
Intimate theatre space in North Melbourne hosting a variety of shows and entertainment.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
The Big Hoo-Haa!
Fast, furious and funny, witness a hilarious battle of wit between the Hearts and the Bones!
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 vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.
The Butterfly Club
An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.
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