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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
Beetlejuice The Musical
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.
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
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Dying: A Memoir
Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.
Crisis Actor
Crisis Actor is an interactive performance where suffering is a vibe and resilience is celebrity.
Home Alone: The Australian Musical
This family-friendly musical show puts a cheeky Aussie twist on the holiday classic, Home Alone.
Asian Comedy Showcase
See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.
Trophy Boys
A queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege, and high school debating.
Neon Nights
An unforgettable modern cabaret experience – an explosive blend of rhythm, music and dance.
Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical
From haunting narratives to harmonious melodies, it's an evening of improvised enchantment.
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
Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
Boundless Plains
An Australian play rooted in folklore and shaped by the harsh realities of life on a dying frontier.
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A stand-up comedy show featuring eight different comics, with a new lineup each week.
The Barber of Seville
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber.
In The Heights
Lin-Manuel Miranda's show includes high-energy dance, soulful storytelling, and unforgettable music.
The Talented Mr Ripley
From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.
Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo
A theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity in a festive parade imagined by a clown.
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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The best pre- and post-theatre dining in Melbourne
Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.
