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SUMMARY:Moulin Rouge! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Moulin Rouge! The Musical is Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage\, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including everyone’s favourite\, “Lady Marmalade\,” there are also thrilling new additions such as “Chandelier\,” “Single Ladies\,” and “Firework.” \nMoulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth\, Beauty\, Freedom\, and — above all — Love. \n 
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/moulin-rouge-the-musical/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre\, 191 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:The jewel in the Shakespeare comedy crown.  Get set to take a riotous ride through the interwoven world of Lovers\, Fairies and Fools. See the gardens lit up at night\, glowing and sparkling beyond your wildest imaginings.  Reel with laughter as you witness the comedy that is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. \nWhen the feuding king and queen of the fairies cross paths with a quartet of runaway lovers and a group of tradesmen come amateur actors attempting to rehearse a play\, one night in the enchanted forest becomes one wild ride!  The fairies magically meddle in the lives of the mortals.  Love triangles and transformations begin to occur with hilarious consequences!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
LOCATION:Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne\, 100 Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
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SUMMARY:Catch Me If You Can
DESCRIPTION:Join PLOS for a ride through the 1960’s with high energy dance numbers and a riveting story about an incredible con artist who manages to fool so many for so long\, with nothing more than his charm\, imagination and chutzpah. \nBased on the 2002 hit film of the same name starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks\, the adventure romp Catch Me If You Can captures the astonishing story of Frank Abignale Jr\, a world-class con artist who passes himself off as a multitude of identities\, including a doctor\, a lawyer\, and a jet pilot – all before the age of 21. When Frank’s antics catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty\, the story becomes a study of two sparring partners hot footing it across the globe yet connected by a secret mutual admiration.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/catch-me-if-you-can/
LOCATION:Frankston Arts Centre\, 27-37 Davey Street\, Frankston\, VIC\, 3199\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett%20Wingfield":MAILTO:brett@plos.asn.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240107
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20231215T032933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T032933Z
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SUMMARY:Claire Come Home
DESCRIPTION:Content Warning: The following content contains discussions or references to suicide\, self-harm\, or related topics. \n“Little mouse\, we hold you a funeral. I’m sorry you were dead in our junk draws. I’m sorry I threw you across the room. I hope you flew.” \nLook. I don’t want to kill myself\, it’s just… I do think about cutting my hands off.\nBeth\, Claire’s best friend\, is stuck at home. Jared\, Claire’s boyfriend\, is here too.\nBut Claire isn’t at home. Claire is in hospital recovering from a suicide attempt. And no one knows when she’ll be coming home.\nAs blood leaks from the kitchen cabinets\, conversations turn into dance numbers and jokes turn into nightmares\, CLAIRE COME HOME is a dark comedy about the absurdity and grief of waiting for a loved one to get better. This trope-flipping play asks you to sit on the couch and mind the seven foot laundry pile while the supporting characters take the spotlight.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/claire-come-home/
LOCATION:Theatreworks\, 14 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20231214T025135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T085936Z
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SUMMARY:Grease the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Grease the Musical is back.   An all-new production  promises to be slicker\, sexier\, and more electrifying than ever before. \nIt’s one of the world’s most iconic and loved musicals.   Nothing beats the feeling you get\, going back to Rydell High. Danny\, Sandy\, Kenickie\, Rizzo and the whole gang are back to give you a night out\, like only GREASE can! \nGet ready to be transported to a world of high school romance\, unforgettable music\, and pure\, unadulterated fun!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/grease-the-musical/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, 219 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20231215T032945Z
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SUMMARY:Laundry Shoot!
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Shoot at Theatreworks.  In a laundry chute\, a school teacher talks to God. Meanwhile\, two posties start their rounds the morning an unknown invasion threatens their quiet community. As the day progresses\, time and reality distort: the sun rises in the south-west\, a dog can shapeshift\, and there’s a boy missing. As the characters’ lives intersect\, what is real and what have they created? Also\, Enya is playing. \nWe all know the apocalyptic narrative that percolates around the idea of “the end times”. This story isn’t about heroes or villains struggling with the disaster that is the world – it’s about who people pretend to be when it all goes to shit. That sometimes those people are weird. And funny. And can form genuine\, life-affirming connections. This new work from award-winning playwright Dora Abraham combines naturalistic text and dream-like movement to explore the power fantasy holds as a way to survive when the world has ended. \nLaundry Shoot closes 13 January 2024.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/laundry-shoot/
LOCATION:Theatreworks\, 14 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
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SUMMARY:Legends in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Direct from Las Vegas\, the original\, largest\, and widely regarded as the world’s greatest live celebrity tribute show\, Legends in Concert will be returning to Melbourne for the 6th time. Each legendary performer not only looks like the star they portray\, but use their own natural voices pay homage to their iconic musical counterpart. \nAn outstanding cast paying tributes to Freddie Mercury\, Cher\, Adele\, Elvis Presley\, Jon Bon Jovi\, Elton John and Shania Twain\, along with singers and dancers\, and live band of the top musicians in the industry will light up the stage.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/legends-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Palms at Crown\, 8 Whiteman Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20231215T032916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T051302Z
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SUMMARY:Seventeen
DESCRIPTION:Six teens assemble at the local park to celebrate the great unknown that is their future.  Wild drinking\, wilder dancing\, regrettable pashes\, and jaw-dropping confessions ensure that this night leaves no one unchanged. \nThe twist? Legendary stars of the stage and screen Fiona Choi\, Robert Menzies\, Genevieve Picot\, Richard Piper\, Pamela Rabe and George Shevtsov bring a lifetime of experience to characters with their whole lives ahead of them. \nSet to a soundtrack of infectious bangers. A visually stunning playground sets the stage\, drawing you into the inner lives of these riveting characters on the cusp of adulthood.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/seventeen/
LOCATION:Southbank Theatre\, 140 Southbank Boulevard\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
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SUMMARY:All the Rest
DESCRIPTION:All the Rest at Theatreworks.  A failed art gallery proposal and four house parties all on the same night. Could you think of a more cliché night for a struggling artist? \nJames is a painter whose rose-tinted view of the world is quickly brought to reality once he realises nothing is truly original – including his own work. And so\, he does what any sensible person would do: try to get drunk and forget about it. \n“All the Rest” is a dramedy all about the search for individuality\, embracing imperfections\, and finding human connection amidst a world filled with conformity and replication. Written by Law Revue alumni Finn McGrath. The show has a fast-paced wit while it dives into the introspective nature of creativity. It hopes to leave you grinning\, whilst also leaving you overthinking your biggest life decisions – the perfect balance.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/all-the-rest/
LOCATION:Theatreworks\, 14 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20231215T032818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044846Z
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SUMMARY:The Inheritance by Matthew López
DESCRIPTION:Performed in two parts and inspired by E. M. Forster’s beloved novel Howards End\, Matthew López’s landmark play. The Inheritance spans generations in its exploration of love\, legacy\, and what we owe to those who came before us. Kitan Petkovski directs this bold\, sexy\, and deeply moving production\, featuring a stellar ensemble cast. Petkovski will again collaborate with the creative team behind his Green Room Award winning production of The Gospel According to Jesus\, Queen of Heaven.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-inheritance-by-matthew-lopez/
LOCATION:Fortyfivedownstairs Theatre\, 45 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240117T023844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044755Z
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SUMMARY:The Choir of Man
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of Man is ready to give Melbourne a night at the pub like no other! A wildly talented group of instrumentalists\, world-class wordsmiths and sensational singers; this cast of nine guys serve it all… live! \nPrepare to be blown away with captivating renditions of chart-topping hits from legendary artists such as Guns N’ Roses\, Adele\, Avicii\, Paul Simon\, Sia\, and more. It’s an unforgettable musical journey that will have you singing along and tapping your feet all night long! \nDon’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary experience.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-choir-of-man/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240117T024544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044636Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Playwriting Award Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Witness the first staged readings of brand new queer-focused theatre works\, with excerpts and Q&As from our top 4 finalists: \n– The Queer Kingdom by Tom Ballard\n– Day for It by Anna Lindstedt and Sally Davies\n– Sexcapades by Rosemary Cann. (This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund\, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.)\n– Men on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Adam Fawcett \nBe the first to experience new work on stage.  Hear queer issues and voices\, engage with new playwriting talent and have your say in the 2024 Award selection.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/queer-playwriting-award-showcase/
LOCATION:Gasworks\, 21 Graham Street\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival,Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240117T031752Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play
DESCRIPTION:It’s August 2021. Kath is up to pussy’s bow in sour dough. Kel’s commemorative pork and bat sausage flopped. Kim’s been asked to work from home (though that was because her colleagues prefer she doesn’t come into the office). Sharon has had a severe reaction to all the hand sanitiser. \nRelive the uniquely Melbourne pandemic experience through the eyes of these uniquely Melbourne characters hilariously parodied by Art Simone\, Thomas Jaspers\, Leasa Mann and Scott Brennan. With quick wit and camp tunes\, this will be a fabulous night out for everyone!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/fountain-lakes-in-lockdown-a-drag-parody-play/
LOCATION:Alex Theatre\, 135 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240128T011736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T063152Z
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SUMMARY:Groundhog Day
DESCRIPTION:Direct from its record-breaking run-in London Groundhog Day the Musical is now playing at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. \nPhil Connors\, a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small town of Punxsutawney\, Pennsylvania. Caught in a time loop\, he’s forced to relive the same day again and again… and again. As Phil recognises that an infinite loop offers infinite possibilities\, is there a lesson being learned and will he ever figure out the secret to break the cycle? \nFrom the award-winning minds of Tim Minchin\, Danny Rubin and Matthew Warchus\, this brilliant new production based on the classic movie will play exclusively in Melbourne.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/groundhog-day/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240117T031646Z
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SUMMARY:Transwoman Kills Influencer
DESCRIPTION:Transwoman Kills Influencer.  Are trans people who we think they are? What makes a good person? \nFamous pro-man advocate\, Alejandro Mate\, is missing. His disappearance leads back to his rumoured lover\, a known Trans business woman and LGBTQIA+ advocate\, Denise Catacutan. We are thrown back to the incident through the lens of the people who were there.  Bryle\, a drag queen and Denise’s assistant. Jen\, Denise’s colleague and estranged friend. And Ms Catacutan\, Herself. As we repeatedly relive the day of the disappearance\, we see more and more details of the seemingly simple story and we are faced with the question.  Did the trans woman kill the influencer? \nExperience the unique and captivating production of Transwoman Kills Influencer\, which combines videos and theatre to present a thrilling murder mystery. The play tackles the complex issue of discerning true goodness and righteousness. Through the Rashomon effect\, the production highlights the impact of personal bias on our perception of the truth. As a result\, viewers are encouraged to closely analyse the evidence and question what is presented to them\, ultimately uncovering deeper realities that lie beneath the surface. \nTranswoman Kills Influencer closes 4 February 2024.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/transwoman-kills-influencer/
LOCATION:La Mama Theatre\, 205 Faraday Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260420T070143
CREATED:20240117T031727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044158Z
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SUMMARY:A Body at Work
DESCRIPTION:The debut solo show from queer artist and sex worker Frankie van Kan exploring what it means to be A Body at Work in the adult industry. \nSerial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Directed by Maude Davey\, A Body at Work is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. \nBeginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries. As she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore?
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/a-body-at-work/
LOCATION:La Mama Theatre\, 205 Faraday Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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