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Six performers posing dramatically against a vibrant red stage curtain backdrop.
9 – 11 Oct

Housewarming

  • Free
  • Theatre

Your city. Your stage. One big weekend.

The doors are open, the stage is set and it's time to celebrate. As part of the Ian Potter State Theatre reopening season, Housewarming welcomes audiences to take a seat and experience a fast-paced, high-energy performance, repeated seven times for free across one unmissable weekend.

Jude Perl, Melbourne’s homegrown, award-winning musical comedy star, takes you on a journey, in search of the mysterious Lyrebird missing from the Theatre's iconic red curtain. Directed by acclaimed Melbourne theatre-maker Michael Kantor, scenes of spectacle, fun and wonder unfold, in a vibrant celebration featuring over 100 Victorian artists. Housewarming welcomes you, the audience, home to your stage – the Ian Potter State Theatre.

The line-up for Housewarming is spectacular and it’s free. Seats are limited so book now!

Hours

Date Times
Fri 9 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 5pm - 6pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun 11 Oct
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3.30pm - 4.30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location

Ian Potter State Theatre
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Housewarming

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 182 183
  • email address: tickets@artscentremelbourne.com.au
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  • Companion card accepted
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All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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