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SUMMARY:The Humans
DESCRIPTION:‘The Humans’ is a poignant\, award-winning drama (Tony Awards\, Best Play) that\, with humour and compassion explores the tensions and bonds in family life today. In Brigid’s run-down New York apartment\, with bad wi-fi and strange noises upstairs\, the Blake family comes together to celebrate Thanksgiving\, bringing with them their anxieties\, fears\, and hidden struggles. But as they cook and eat\, bicker and joke\, darkness begins to fall and long buried tensions and secrets start to emerge. Plus\, the strange noises upstairs may not be as innocent as they thought! \n‘The Humans’ is warm\, funny\, uplifting and unsettling. Malvern Theatre Company is proud to present the Victorian premiere of this modern masterpiece\, dubbed “Kind\, rich and beautiful” (Chicago Tribune).
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-humans/
LOCATION:Malvern Theatre\, 29 Burke St\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260422T115045
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SUMMARY:The 39 Steps - Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:4 ACTORS\, 130 CHARACTERS AND 100 MINUTES OF HILARITY \nMix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos\, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged\, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia. \nDirected by acclaimed theatre-maker Damien Ryan and starring four of Australia’s most beloved talents: Lisa McCune (Blue Heelers\, Sea Patrol\, The King and I) Ian Stenlake (Sea Patrol\, Stingers) and The Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas) THE 39 STEPS is ready to make its way across Australia in an unmissable national tour this year. \nJoin the suave but unsuspecting Richard Hannay as he finds himself framed for murder and tangled in a web of spies\, secrets\, and seductive strangers. To clear his name\, he must outrun the law\, outwit international agents\, and survive a string of increasingly absurd adventures. \nIn just 100 minutes of non-stop action\, four fearless actors play 130 roles in a dazzling display of quick changes\, inventive stagecraft\, and high-energy hilarity. A gripping fast-paced comedy thriller that will leave you breathless with laughter. \nAustralian Tour\nSydney 8-30 August 2025  Sydney Opera House \nNewcastle 2-9 September 2025 Civic Theatre \nMelbourne 10-28 September Comedy Theatre \nBrisbane 7-19 October QPAC 
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-39-steps-newcastle/
LOCATION:Civic Theatre Newcastle\, 375 Hunter Street\, Newcastle\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodward%20Productions%20%26amp%3B%20Neil%20Gooding%20Productions":MAILTO:alex@woodwardproductions.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Troy
DESCRIPTION:How far would you go to protect what you love?\nBe transported to 12th century BCE\, when gods walked among us\, epic battles were fought on the sands of time and no one escaped the hand of violence. A great city will be invaded and the stories of its people screamed inside the great machine of war. Can you hear them? \nWritten by Tom Wright – renowned for his awe-inspiring adaptations The Odyssey\, Oedipus and Women of Troy – and directed by Matthew Lutton (Elektra\, Antigone)\, this is the legend of Troy like you’ve never seen it before. A powerhouse ensemble cast will take to a transformed theatre to deliver the most physically demanding and hauntingly poetic performance of their lives under the eyes of the Trojan horse. \nPrepare to be struck with wonder as you experience the theatrical event of the season.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/troy/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre\, 113 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260422T115045
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SUMMARY:The 39 Steps - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:4 ACTORS\, 130 CHARACTERS AND 100 MINUTES OF HILARITY \nMix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos\, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged\, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia. \nDirected by acclaimed theatre-maker Damien Ryan and starring four of Australia’s most beloved talents: Lisa McCune (Blue Heelers\, Sea Patrol\, The King and I) Ian Stenlake (Sea Patrol\, Stingers) and The Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas) THE 39 STEPS is ready to make its way across Australia in an unmissable national tour this year. \nJoin the suave but unsuspecting Richard Hannay as he finds himself framed for murder and tangled in a web of spies\, secrets\, and seductive strangers. To clear his name\, he must outrun the law\, outwit international agents\, and survive a string of increasingly absurd adventures. \nIn just 100 minutes of non-stop action\, four fearless actors play 130 roles in a dazzling display of quick changes\, inventive stagecraft\, and high-energy hilarity. A gripping fast-paced comedy thriller that will leave you breathless with laughter. \nAustralian Tour\nSydney 8-30 August 2025  Sydney Opera House \nNewcastle 2-9 September 2025 Civic Theatre \nMelbourne 10-28 September Comedy Theatre \nBrisbane 7-19 October QPAC  \n 
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-39-steps-melbourne/
LOCATION:The Comedy Theatre\, 240 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodward%20Productions%20%26amp%3B%20Neil%20Gooding%20Productions":MAILTO:alex@woodwardproductions.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260422T115045
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SUMMARY:Job
DESCRIPTION:A psychological thriller\, Job centres on Jane\, who\, after being put on leave due to a viral workplace incident\, is desperate to return to her Big Tech job. However\, her therapist\, Loyd\, holds the power to approve her return and starts to question whether the job is causing more harm than good. \nAfter a sell-out season on Broadway earlier this year\, Max Friedlich’s critically acclaimed play will premiere in September starring Green Room Award winner and ensemble member Jessica Clarke (Iphigenia In Splott)\, with direction by Nadia Tass (Film: Malcolm\, The Big Steal; Theatre: Disgraced\, MTC; Uncle Vanya & The Flick\, Red Stitch). Job is a provocative and riveting new American play that examines what it means to be a citizen of the internet\, and the obligation individuals have to help those who need it most.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/job/
LOCATION:Red Stitch: The Actor’s Theatre\, Rear 2 Chapel Street\, St Kilda East\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Punk Rock
DESCRIPTION:Lunatix Theatre Presents: Punk Rock by Simon Stephens \nA Raw and Unflinching Look at Adolescence\, Pressure\, and the Chaos Beneath the Surface \nLunatix Theatre proudly announces its bold new production of Punk Rock by acclaimed British playwright Simon Stephens\, opening September 17th at Meat Market (Stables). Known for its visceral energy and chilling relevance\, Punk Rock dives headfirst into the emotional turbulence of teenage life with razor-sharp dialogue\, haunting insight\, and explosive drama. \nSet in a grammar school library in Stockport\, England\, Punk Rock follows a group of sixth-form students as they navigate the mounting pressures of exams\, relationships\, identity\, and an uncertain future. As tensions simmer and the cracks in their carefully constructed worlds begin to show\, the play builds to a devastating crescendo that forces audiences to confront the consequences of silence\, neglect\, and societal pressure. \nDirected by Jay Wood\, this production brings Lunatix Theatre’s trademark raw energy and youthful urgency to a play that has never felt more relevant. In a time where mental health\, violence\, and the complexity of identity are front and centre in public discourse\, Punk Rock cuts deep — daring audiences to question how we listen\, how we support\, and how we fail the next generation. \n“This is a play that demands your attention\, not just as a theatre-goer\, but as a human being. But it’s also about the moments of connection\, humour\, and humanity that exist within chaos. It holds a mirror up to how we live—and how we ignore the signs.” – Maddie Richards \, Artistic Director \nWith a cast of emerging Melbourne talent\, stark and immersive staging\, and a punk-fuelled undercurrent driving the emotional charge\, Punk Rock is not just a night at the theatre — it’s a wake-up call. \nTrigger Warning: This production contains themes of mental illness\, violence\, bullying\, death\, smoking and strong language. Recommended for ages 16+.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/punk-rock/
LOCATION:Meat Market Stables\, 2 Wreckyn Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lunatix%20Theatre":MAILTO:lunatixtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:This preposterous and flamboyant production of The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical play by Oscar Wilde about two bachelors\, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff\, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape what they believe are their mundane lives. Both men use this deception to woo women who are fixated on the name “Ernest”. \nCelebrated for its wit and repartee\, parodying and gently satirising late Victorian manners\, this version of the play deems to poke fun at quintessential Britishness and the pomposity of the upper class. \nWe bring to you two Victorian philanderers (which could be putting it nicely)\, Jack and Algernon\, as well as the likes of the formidable Lady Bracknell\, the glamorous Gwendolen Fairfax\, the ever-curious Cecily Cardew\, the bumbling Dr Frederick Chasuble\, the indifferent Miss Laetitia Prism\, ever devoted Lane and Merriman\, as well as A Handbag!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest/
LOCATION:The MC Showroom\, L1/50 Clifton St\, Prahran\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet%20Haberfield":MAILTO:cgtheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260422T115045
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SUMMARY:Changeling
DESCRIPTION:A raw\, provocative reflection on identity\, belonging and the cost of being authentic to who you are. \nA Child was born before midnight\, beneath the wild eastern wind… \nThis is a small rural community; a community of masks\, a community of personas\, where fairies are evil and folklore are accepted as universal truths\, and the biggest threat of all\, is the changeling child. So when a Child begins to display unnatural traits and skills\, the community is steeped in fear. \nDebuting at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025\, Changeling is a dark fairytale delving into the stigma experienced by disabled and neurodivergent people through the lens of ‘masked’ theatre. \nBased on European folklore and inspired by the likes of The Crucible\, Changeling explores the damage of ‘othering’\, the dangers of collective paranoia and mob mentality… within a world bearing eerie similarities to our own.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/changeling/
LOCATION:MCShowroom\, L1/50 Clifton St\, Prahran\, Victoria\, 3181
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica%20Fanwong":MAILTO:jessicafanwong@gmail.com
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