Theatre and shows

20 Dec – 1 Feb

Anastasia the Musical

Discover the romantic and adventure-filled Broadway production inspired by the beloved film.

Until 28 Sep

The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

Until 14 Dec

MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

4 – 13 Dec

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

The global sensation returns with a fully immersive dining experience.

1 – 4 Oct

Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us

Folk music and grief collide in this award-winning true crime tale.

25 Oct – 29 Nov

Dying: A Memoir

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

24 – 26 Sep

An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

16 – 18 Oct

First Trimester

First Trimester explores human connection and parenthood

23 – 27 Sep

Seen and Heard

An interactive performance where kids give parenting advice (8 to 12 years).

13 – 19 Oct

Samson

A physical comedy based on Sumatran folklore.

26 – 27 Sep

Asian Comedy Showcase

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

14 Nov – 19 Dec

Much Ado About Nothing

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

5 Oct

Unwoman (The Protest)

A durational artwork celebrating the multitude of experiences around birth, fertility and pregnancy.

30 Sep – 18 Oct

Not Without Right: Shakespeare's Secrets

Shakespeare and his Muse battle to prove that he is the true author of the Complete Works.

15 – 19 Oct

Women in Red

Solo theatre presenting a layered exploration of women’s lives in contemporary society.

23 Oct

The Last Sicilian

A live theatre performance, in English and Sicilian, with music.

1 – 19 Oct

Tattoo Show

A live art, truth and dare show featuring a professional tattoo artist.

Until 4 Oct

The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

25 Oct – 23 Nov

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

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

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Until 13 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

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

Until 28 Sep

Othello

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

8 – 18 Oct

Falling Heads

Raw, dynamic, actor's theatre in a North Melbourne hidden-gem performance space.

15 – 19 Oct

What Doesn't Kill You

This award-winning comedy show arrives in Melbourne after selling out Edinburgh Fringe.

6 – 12 Oct

Adore Händel’s Cautionary Tales

Brings beloved standards and new works to life with wit, drama and 18th-century glam.

15 – 19 Oct

Poems of a Transsexual Nature

A new play on the reckless escapades of a transmasc with a god complex.

10 – 17 Oct

Mafia The Game: The Show

The hit roleplaying game comes to life as Fringe's funniest bullsh*t their way to win.

Until 17 Jan

Burlesque Lounge

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

31 Oct – 5 Nov

The Barber of Seville

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

2 Nov

Opera Up Late with Reuben Kaye

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

8 – 19 Oct

Murder in the Graveyard: An Improvised Whodunnit

Bring out your dead! Melbourne's award-winning improvised whodunnit returns in time for Halloween.

1 – 5 Oct

Horse Play: An Earnest One Man Show based on The Saddle Club

Reimagining and recontextualizing the age-old story for a modern audience.

5 – 12 Oct

The Wedding

A queer, absurd, character sketch show about love, and all the things that get in its way.

14 – 17 Oct

Requiem

Réquiem is a dance-theatre work that unravels the nexus between grief, memory and mythology.

28 Oct – 23 Nov

The Talented Mr Ripley

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

30 Oct – 1 Nov

Of The Land on Which We Meet

Enjoy an award-winning contemporary circus performance by Na Djinang Circus.

24 Oct

BESA: The Beat of Belonging

A bold new dance work exploring heritage, identity and belonging through rhythm and movement.

2 – 10 Oct

A Big Massive Star!

Two executioners trying to make renteth – one teen saint trying to save France.

11 – 19 Oct

Nothing to See Here, Just a Totally Normal Comedy Show

Zoe Heim and Jett Bond present a completely normal, everything above board comedy show.

Until 20 Sep

Burlesque Showboat Cruise

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening of glamour and entertainment.

Fairfax Studio

An intimate theatre presenting smaller-scale and experimental productions.

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.