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.
Sunset Boulevard
An epic new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece starring Sarah Brightman.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
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A Streetcar Named Desire
A take on Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece - a brutal examination of society in transformation.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.
Scratch: September
A night for performance makers to test theatrical works-in-progress with a live audience of peers.
A Psychic and a Medium
Step into the mesmerizing world of the supernatural with Anette Boyle and Julia Cartagena.
The Big Hoo-Haa! Mockumentary
You choose the setting, they create a hilarious new documentary in front of your very eyes.
Sneaky Little Bugger
A theatrical exploration of the judgement, secrecy and silence of shame and disordered behaviours.
The Comics Lounge Comedy Club
Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.
The Improv Conspiracy
Theatre and training centre with four weekly comedy nights and public workshops on improvisation.
Golden Blood
Golden Blood will set your pulse racing all the way to its inevitable, heart-rending climax.
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Club Voltaire
Intimate theatre space in North Melbourne hosting a variety of shows and entertainment.
Just the 3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!
Enjoy the newest hit sitcom people are talking about… it just hasn’t been written yet.
Cost Of Living
With heart and searing observation, this is an honest look at the forces that bring people together.
Josephine Wants to Dance
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams.
Three Magpies Perched in a Tree
A searing Indigenous Gothic tale confronting the difficult reality of juvenile justice work.
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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