Meet Me at Dawn at the Arts Centre. Long walks on the beach can have their dark side. A tour-de-force two-hander starring Sheridan Harbridge of Season 2023’s sell-out Prima Facie and Jing-Xuan Chan (SBS's The Family Law), Meet Me at Dawn is the dramatic collision of love story and philosophical thriller. Riddled with mysteries and …
The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker, is at breaking point. But salvation may exist in the form of a complex pipeline deal with the oil-rich country of Kumranistan that would entitle the government to a multi-trillion-pound loan. …
Monument at The Malthouse. Edith Aldridge is the youngest woman to be elected leader of her country. The scene is set in a lush presidential suite in a heritage listed hotel. Edith has just ninety minutes to get ready for the biggest day of her life. Enter Rosie, a twenty-two year old makeup artist from …
Discover the captivating world of "The Dictionary of Lost Words" at Arts Centre Melbourne. Running until March 17th 2024, this thought-provoking theatrical experience delves into the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. Set against the backdrop of the suffrage movement and World War I, this mesmerising production follows the journey of Esme, a young girl …
Inspired by the best-selling, award-winning memoir by Caribbean-Australian writer Maxine Beneba Clarke, The Hate Race is an unflinching exploration of the complexities of race in Australia, and the universal search for belonging. Making its theatrical premiere on the Malthouse stage, this powerful story stars Zahra Newman (Wake in Fright), who embodies all characters from the …
Amy is a striking teenager with rough edges and harsh eyeliner. On the precipice of adulthood and with dreams of being a writer, Amy has the chance to make a future for herself beyond her infamous reputation at high school. But when she faces an unplanned pregnancy, Amy must seek help from her teammate Ester, …
Paul is trying to find a job. Snowy is trying to find himself. Fate has other plans. Simon Longman’s hilarious, heartfelt black-comedy makes its Australian premiere, produced by The Ninth Floor. Acclaimed director Iain Sinclair (A View From The Bridge and Berlin, MTC) directs Laurence Boxhall (The Mousetrap, Comedy Theatre) and William McKenna (Harry Potter …
MTC's Production of 37. The play focuses on a local footy team of a small coastal town. They've spent so long at the bottom of the ladder they might as well be welded to it. This year a new hope arrives: the Marngrook cousins. Named after the Aboriginal game that inspired AFL, they’re match fit …
"Gaslight," the gripping psychological thriller, takes center stage at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, captivating audiences with its intense narrative and masterful performances. Set in Victorian London, the play follows the story of Bella Manningham, a young woman who becomes increasingly convinced that she is losing her mind. As strange occurrences unfold within the confines …
"The 39 Steps," a thrilling theatrical adaptation, captivates audiences with its blend of espionage, mystery, and humor. Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, the play follows the gripping journey of Richard Hannay. Hannay is an ordinary man caught up in extraordinary circumstances after being falsely accused of murder. The production at Chapel Off Chapel …
David Williamson, the great Australian Playwright returns with a new comedy, a wise-cracking commentary on wealth inequality and human greed. Featuring Georgie Parker and Kate Raison "The Great Divide," staged at Ensemble Theatre, unfolds as a compelling exploration of human connections amidst societal fractures. Set against the backdrop of a divided community, the play delves …
"Swansong," the poignant theatrical masterpiece presented at Theatreworks, mesmerises audiences with its haunting portrayal of love, loss, and redemption. Set against a backdrop of tumultuous emotions and exquisite choreography, the production weaves together the stories of disparate characters who find solace in their shared search for meaning. As the curtains rise, viewers are transported into …
Christopher Wheeldon’s extravagant Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Masterfully translated from Lewis Carroll’s beloved book. Wheeldon brings the humour and eccentricities of the original story to the ballet stage. This is a fantastical tale suitable for the whole family. Watch as The Queen of Hearts …
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Dissent Roll the dice, make your choice. Four players are invited to take on the role of a fellow community member. As the rest of us watch, an unnerving and hyperlocal world is created through imagination and play. The streets of North Melbourne become a site of escalating and discomforting choices, where the lines of …
Goodbye Aunty Flo. Meet Flo, the unwelcome Aunty everyone complains about, but who we depend on for our very existence. You would think we’d be proud of this most significant Tidda - keeper of our divine feminine power. But we hide her away and talk about her in whispers, especially later on when her visits …
OZACT presents AS YOU LIKE IT, Shakespeare’s funniest comedy. Exiled by the wretched Duke Frederick, Rosalind and Celia are cast out into the forest. There they find challenges, adventure, and love, as city meets country. And that's just the start! AS YOU LIKE IT showcases one of Shakespeare's greatest character ensembles. There's an uninhibited Fool, …
