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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.

Beetlejuice The Musical
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Beetlejuice The Musical

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.

Annie
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Annie

A little hero for a big tomorrow.

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

A Brief History of Human Stupidity

A Brief History of Human Stupidity

Storyteller Stephen Sheely tells some very funny stories about people doing some very stupid things.

Improvised Comedy: The Remix
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Yong

Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

Dying: A Memoir

Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

An Evening on Broadway

An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

Crisis Actor

Crisis Actor

Crisis Actor is an interactive performance where suffering is a vibe and resilience is celebrity.

Defrost Festival

Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

Home Alone: The Australian Musical
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Home Alone: The Australian Musical

This family-friendly musical show puts a cheeky Aussie twist on the holiday classic, Home Alone.

Asian Comedy Showcase

Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

Trophy Boys

Trophy Boys

A queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege, and high school debating.

Neon Nights

Neon Nights

An unforgettable modern cabaret experience – an explosive blend of rhythm, music and dance.

Burlesque Lounge

Burlesque Lounge

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

Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical
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Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical

From haunting narratives to harmonious melodies, it's an evening of improvised enchantment.

Destiny

Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love’s ecstasy and complexities.

Concertina
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Concertina

Concertina is a night where live music meets improvised comedy.

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.

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.

Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
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Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit

This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.

Boundless Plains

Boundless Plains

An Australian play rooted in folklore and shaped by the harsh realities of life on a dying frontier.

Othello

Othello

A gripping, unflinching take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Scene Weaver
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Scene Weaver

Scene Weaver is a live, unscripted show where anything can happen!

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A stand-up comedy show featuring eight different comics, with a new lineup each week.

Footloose: The Musical

Footloose: The Musical

This smash-hit musical will leave you on your feet and cheering for more.

Camp Trivia

Camp Trivia

Enjoy a big ol’ trivia night like no other.

 The Barber of Seville

The Barber of Seville

A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber.

Opera Up Late with Reuben Kaye

Opera Up Late with Reuben Kaye

A wild ride through the world of opera with a decidedly queer lens.

In The Heights

In The Heights

Lin-Manuel Miranda's show includes high-energy dance, soulful storytelling, and unforgettable music.

The Glass Menagerie
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The Glass Menagerie

A boutique reimagining of the timeless classic by Tennessee Williams.

Miss Julie

Miss Julie

Power, sex, and class combust in the heat of a Melbourne kitchen.

The Talented Mr Ripley

The Talented Mr Ripley

From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical

This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.

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.

Burlesque Showboat Cruise
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Burlesque Showboat Cruise

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening of glamour and entertainment.

Stories That Must Be Heard

Stories That Must Be Heard

Experience two genre-defying works by composer Chloé Charody.

Drag Bingo

Drag Bingo

Enjoy a night of drag bingo at Heartbreaker.

First Trimester

First Trimester

First Trimester explores human connection and parenthood

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

A theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity in a festive parade imagined by a clown.

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.

More theatre venues

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 vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

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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.

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.

Matilda

Matilda

Open flames, hot coals and incredible local produce from Melbourne chef Scott Pickett.