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.” Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and …
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”. When the feuding king …
Grease the Musical is back. An all-new production promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before. It’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 …
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. The twist? Legendary stars of the stage and screen Fiona Choi, Robert Menzies, Genevieve Picot, Richard Piper, Pamela Rabe and George Shevtsov …
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! Prepare to be blown away with captivating renditions of chart-topping hits from legendary artists such as Guns N' …
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 …
Direct from its record-breaking run-in London Groundhog Day the Musical is now playing at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. Phil 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… …
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. Serial 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 …
Transwoman Kills Influencer. Are trans people who we think they are? What makes a good person? Famous 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 …
Get ready to do the Time Warp again as The Rocky Horror Show returns to Melbourne in 2024! Experience the ultimate cult classic live on stage at the historic Athenaeum Theatre. Join us for a night of outrageous fun, infectious music, and unforgettable performances. Jason Donovan reprises his role as Frank N Furter. Whether you're …
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 …
For more than 20 years The Wharf Revue has delivered razor-sharp political satire to audiences in Sydney and around the country. Now it’s Melbourne’s turn with The Wharf Revue Pride and Prejudice! From the creator of the smash hit The Gospel According to Paul that sold out its 2021 season at Arts Centre, join Jonathan …
In The Whisper, a tip-off sparks a journey of Indigenous family survival, made by horse and cart under the cover of dark. Set against the racialized backdrop of 1940s Australia, a Ngarrindjeri family must make the impossible choice to leave home and country forever. Directed by Maryanne Sam (Coconut Woman, Yirramboi Festival), The Whisper tells …
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. …
Experience Jonathan Larson’s electrifying, multi-Tony® Award winning musical RENT, when it hits Australian shores in 2024. Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds. Featuring the iconic songs “Seasons of Love”, “Take Me or Leave Me” …
Partners in crime raise the stakes and go all out on a dance heist. The window is short and the road is dangerous — will they make it out alive? In CUDDLE, two of Melbourne’s contemporary dance artists on the rise, Harrison Ritchie-Jones and Michaela Tancheff, engage in a difficult and dynamic duel filled with …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray. Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. Featuring some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." With …
29 Feb - 15 March Join us for an enchanting evening filled with music, laughter, and the timeless charm of The Sound of Music! Theatrical presents a spectacular live performance that promises to transport you to the hills alive with the sound of music. Event Highlights: Captivating Performance: Immerse yourself in the classic tale of …
After a triumphant debut in 2022, garnering wide acclaim, four Green Room Awards and numerous five-star reviews—Malthouse is proud to present a return season of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl. This new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer’s iconic short story is the first since the 1975 Broadway play and Barbra Streisand’s iconic …
TALENT’ – something we’re born with….or something worth killing for!! Get ready for “Ruthless the Musical,” a laugh-out-loud, high-energy show that’s as campy as it is entertaining! Join us as we follow 8-year-old Tina Denmark’s hilarious journey to stardom, where she’ll stop at nothing to take centre stage. With a catchy score by Marvin Laird …
Experience the charm and magic of "A Year with Frog and Toad" at Beaumaris Theatre from March 1st to March 16th, 2024. Directed by Leah Osburn and featuring musical direction by Po Goh, this whimsical production brings Arnold Lobel's beloved characters to life with book and lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale. …
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 …
"Wicked," the sensational musical, captivates audiences at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne with its spellbinding tale of friendship, courage, and the power of acceptance. Set in the Land of Oz, this enchanting prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" reveals the untold story of the unlikely friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and …
