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  • Man and woman standing together, dancing in a cloud of steam; actors in the musical Footloose.
  • The cast of the musical Footloose dancing on a theatre stage.
Until 24 Aug

Footloose: The Musical

  • Theatre
  • Music

Get ready to cut loose! The 1980s phenomenon Footloose is hitting Australia – bigger, bolder and more explosive than ever.

This brand-new remastered production will have you dancing in the aisles to the iconic hits you know and love, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It for the Boy and, of course, the unforgettable title track, Footloose.

Join Ren, the city kid turned rebel with a cause, as he shakes up a small town where music and dancing are outlawed. With electrifying choreography, a feel-good story and sizzling Australian talent, this smash-hit musical will leave you on your feet and cheering for more.

Special offer 20% off tickets

Get 20% off all remaining tickets to Footloose The Musical.

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Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 Aug
  • 2.30pm - 4.30pm 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 17 Aug
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tue 19 Aug
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 20 Aug
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thu 21 Aug
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri 22 Aug
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 23 Aug
  • 2.30pm - 4.30pm 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 24 Aug
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

Athenaeum Theatre
188 Collins St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $69.90
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