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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:20251006
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
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SUMMARY:Speaking In Tongues
DESCRIPTION:Nine lives weave together in ways known and unknown in Andrew Bovell’s piercing drama\, Speaking in Tongues. \nLeon is married to Sonja\, Jane is married to Pete. By chance\, each spouse meets the other’s one night and wind up in motel rooms. Pete and Sonja resist the one-night stand; Leon and Jane do not. \nA lonely man\, Neil\, pines for the love of his life\, Sarah\, who moved on decades ago.\nA woman\, Valerie\, goes missing and her stiletto was last seen in Nick’s car. \nLove\, marriage\, infidelity and betrayal are all tackled in this tense\, electrifying play about the relationships between lovers\, strangers\, and the infinite ways people wound each other.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/speaking-in-tongues/
LOCATION:The Lowe Auditorium\, 3 Rose Street\, Upper Ferntree Gully\, VIC\, 3156\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
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SUMMARY:Greeking Out
DESCRIPTION:It’s giving… masterclass meets standup meets party for Dionysus! \n“Greeking Out – Mythology 101” is a new one-woman comedy show in a masterclass format. We’re greeted by Professor Ari who\, in 60 minutes\, will test the audience’s knowledge on Greek gods\, Greek myths\, and trifle (yes\, the dessert!). Professor Ari’s unique techniques and insights into the Minotaur myth will reveal new information that has never been shared before…It’s just a class\, right? So what could go wrong? \nCreated and performed by Rebecca Perich\, “Greeking Out” had its debut at The Butterfly Club’s One Act Festival (Feb\, 2025). Back by popular demand\, the show will be performed as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival at a brand new black-box theatre\, THE SPIELHAUS\, located near Queen Victoria Markets and run by The Motley Bauhaus. \nBIO: Rebecca Perich is a tropicobalkankan theatre-maker and repressed academic born in Venezuela\, raised by Croatians\,\nand has recently become .
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/greeking-out/
LOCATION:Spielhaus\, Corner of Berrbang lane and Kulinbuluk lane (next to Queen Victoria Markets)\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca%20Perich":MAILTO:rperich.contact@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
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SUMMARY:Space Pirates
DESCRIPTION:Space Pirates Written and Directed by Kat Glass. Live on Stage!\nPirates\, puppets & galactic tunes!  Strap in for space fun that’ll have kids hooked from lift-off! \nAn eco-adventure for families\, children\, and schools. 1pm daily Tuesday 7th- Saturday 11th October\, 2025\nGasworks Arts Park as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival \nAccessible Sessions:\nLow Sensory/Relaxed Session: Wednesday 8th October\nAUSLAN Interpreted Session: Friday 10th October \nThis is not a drill! The fate of the universe is in the hands of an astronaut on a cosmic clean up mission\, a rhythmically gifted robotic parrot\, and a power chord fuelled Pirate Crew who are wildly lost in space (and loving every light-year of it)!\nSpace Pirates is a brand new\, high energy\, intergalactic adventure for children aged 5–12 and their grown-ups. Space Pirates blasts through a galaxy of puppetry\, pirate rock songs\, and epic space silliness sure to delight the whole family. Anchored by themes of sustainability\, acceptance\, and embracing difference\, this rollicking space-pirate caper promises a heartfelt journey that’s truly out of this world. Written and Directed by Kat Glass with Songs by Fia Haugh. \nFern\, a nerdy astronaut\, is peacefully cleaning up space garbage when disaster strikes — a crew of wild\, wayward pirates are accidentally teleported aboard their spaceship! With a mission to complete and the pirates causing pandemonium\, Fern and the motley crew must learn to work together\, proving that even the most unlikely shipmates can find common ground.\nCreated with sustainability at its core\, Space Pirates uses recycled and repurposed materials in its set and costumes and includes a free Education Pack for schools and families to keep the adventure going long after the final bow.\nCount down and get ready for lift off! Because the wildest\, funniest ride through the galaxy awaits! \nSupported by Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. This project has been Fringe Funded and is proudly supported by Pride Foundation Australia.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/space-pirates/
LOCATION:Gasworks Arts Park\, 21 Graham Street\, Albert Park\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Shows,Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kat%20Glass%20Creative":MAILTO:kat@katglasscreative.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:The 39 Steps - Brisbane
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-brisbane/
LOCATION:Queensland Performing Arts Centre\, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey & Melbourne Street\, QLD\, 4101\, 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:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
CREATED:20250512T014232Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley Valentine Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Valentine Sydney -Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the West End and Broadway award-winning Shirley Valentine!\nExperience the heartwarming\, hilarious\, and utterly inspiring story of Shirley Valentine\, brought to life by Australian stage and screen star Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Written by Willy Russell and directed by Lee Lewis this timeless West End and Broadway comedy will take you on a journey of self-discovery\, laughter\, and second chances. \nShirley is an unassuming housewife with a dream—and a passport. Talking to her kitchen wall\, she dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the adventurous girl she once was. \nWhen a friend invites her on a spontaneous holiday to Greece\, Shirley takes a bold leap into the unknown. With humour\, charm and grit\, she rediscovers her passion for life and her sense of self. Will she return to her old ways\, or will Shirley find a new life where she can finally be her true self? \nWith Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s magnetic charm and powerhouse performance\, this one-woman tour de force will have you laughing\, crying\, and cheering for Shirley’s bold new chapter. \nDon’t miss this must-see theatrical event! Whether you’re revisiting a beloved story or discovering it for the first time\, Shirley Valentine will leave you inspired and uplifted.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/shirley-valentine-syd/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 108 King Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, 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:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
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SUMMARY:Control by Keziah Warner
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since its original production by Red Stitch Theatre in 2019\, Keziah Warner’s epic sci-fi odyssey Control is back in Melbourne. \nIn the not-so-distant future\, a heavily pregnant ex-ballerina\, a child detective\, a bitter puppeteer and a feminist pop princess hurtle towards Mars in a Big Brother-style spaceship. The world is watching. Isn’t it? \nOn the eve of a revolution\, Nicki and Caroline attempt to gain control over their lives as their AI superior Alex dances the night away. \nAnd on New Earth\, Esta and Isabelle forge hope through a new kind of relationship. \nSpanning across half a century from Melbourne to Mars\, Control is a startling and provocative play by Keziah Warner that delves deep into our relationship with technology: its moral ambiguities\, its dependencies\, and its potential. Control proposes a future where space colonisation meets reality TV; where memories are stored in a government-regulated cloud: where the implementation of AI in education teaches us more about ourselves. This visually striking play confronts audiences with a potential future where humans gradually surrender control of identity\, memory and knowledge-sharing over to technology. \nControl was commissioned by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre through the INK program and was originally produced by Red Stitch in 2019.\nThis project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia\, its principal arts investment and advisory body.\nThis work is supported by Darebin Arts through the Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room Program
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/control-by-keziah-warner/
LOCATION:Theatre Works Explosives Factory\, 67 Inkerman St\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
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SUMMARY:The Breath of Kings
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Henry 6 plays are one of the great undiscovered gems of Western Literature. An intoxicating mix of violence\, politics and romance\, this civil war is as machiavellian as Succession and as brutal as Game of Thrones. Henry 6 is a rare thing – a religious pacifist in a time of war and his wife the opposite – a ferocious mother willing to destroy an entire country to protect those she loves. But family and country are going to unravel\, and a gleefully malicious Richard of Gloucester is waiting in the wings to take advantage of this chaos. \nThe Breath of Kings is a rare chance to see these plays in all their glory. Burning House will bring their unique blend of ambition and insight to a repertoire season of the Henry 6 plays and Richard 3\, with more adventurous audience members able to watch all plays in a massive five hour long event on weekends. This is theatre at its most ambitious and exciting – and for those of you missing big\, festival epics The Breath of Kings is here to deliver.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-breath-of-kings/
LOCATION:Theatreworks\, 14 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
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SUMMARY:Dying: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:When the acclaimed author Cory Taylor was diagnosed with a terminal illness\, what followed was an astonishing creative surge that resulted in a memoir Barack Obama named as one of his favourite books of 2017. \nTaylor’s wry insights into the rituals\, language and taboos surrounding mortality can be witty\, provocative or eye-opening – sometimes in the same breath. With honesty and unsentimental clarity she confronts the swamp of anxiety and despair that traditionally surrounds death and opens the door to the bright clear-eyed vision it ultimately grants us. Learning to face death is\, in the end\, learning to live fully. \nEqually moving and hilarious\, Taylor’s last work has been adapted with great care by writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law (Torch the Place)\, a family friend of Taylor’s\, who brings a loving ear to this most intimate tale.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/dying-a-memoir/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
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SUMMARY:The Talented Mr. Ripley
DESCRIPTION:From playwriting icon Joanna Murray-Smith comes this ravishing adaptation of the twentieth century’s most glamorous thriller. Following the triumphant success of Julia\, Murray-Smith reunites with director Sarah Goodes to masterfully transform this seductive page-turner into an electrifying\, world-premiere stage experience. \nWill McDonald (Heartbreak High) plays Tom Ripley\, an orphan and a striver\, barely scraping by in 1950s New York. But beneath his woebegone exterior\, Tom cultivates certain talents that set him apart: an extraordinary capacity for mimicry and deception. He is a man with a face no-one remembers. Whereas no one could forget Dickie Greenleaf. He is everything Tom isn’t; confident\, stylish\, and heir to a large fortune. Tom is hired by Dickie’s father to bring his son home and so plunges him into a glittering world of luxury\, beauty and hedonism on the Italian Riviera. Intoxicated with this new social scene\, Tom begins to fashion himself after his target. He begins dancing like Dickie\, dressing like him\, and drinking like him. Tom begins to imagine another version of himself. A better one… and he’ll kill for it. \nFor 70 years Tom Ripley has captivated readers and cinephiles alike. Now\, literature’s most alluring confidence man is brought to life before our eyes in the hands of one of Australia’s great playwrights and most brilliant directors. Also featuring Faisal Hamza\, Andrew McFarlane\, Johnny Nasser and Claude Scott-Mitchell\, The Talented Mr. Ripley promises tension\, passion and spectacular suspense.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-talented-mr-ripley/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260422T095410
CREATED:20250512T014338Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley Valentine Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Valentine Brisbane -Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the West End and Broadway award-winning Shirley Valentine!\nExperience the heartwarming\, hilarious\, and utterly inspiring story of Shirley Valentine\, brought to life by Australian stage and screen star Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Written by Willy Russell and directed by Lee Lewis this timeless West End and Broadway comedy will take you on a journey of self-discovery\, laughter\, and second chances. \nShirley is an unassuming housewife with a dream—and a passport. Talking to her kitchen wall\, she dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the adventurous girl she once was. \nWhen a friend invites her on a spontaneous holiday to Greece\, Shirley takes a bold leap into the unknown. With humour\, charm and grit\, she rediscovers her passion for life and her sense of self. Will she return to her old ways\, or will Shirley find a new life where she can finally be her true self? \nWith Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s magnetic charm and powerhouse performance\, this one-woman tour de force will have you laughing\, crying\, and cheering for Shirley’s bold new chapter. \nDon’t miss this must-see theatrical event! Whether you’re revisiting a beloved story or discovering it for the first time\, Shirley Valentine will leave you inspired and uplifted.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/shirley-valentine-bris/
LOCATION:Twelfth Night Theatre\, 4 Cintra Rd\, Bowen Hills\, QLD\, 4006\, 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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