Beauty and the Beast Melbourne. Catch Disney's latest production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre! This reimagined version of the beloved classic retains all the spectacle and grandeur that fans cherish. The original creative team has reunited to deliver a breathtaking musical, featuring all the iconic songs by Alan …
Experience the world premiere of Aria, a sharp and darkly comic new play by legendary Australian playwright David Williamson. At the heart of the story is Monique, a wealthy widow and self-proclaimed opera singer, who invites her three sons and their partners for a family reunion. What begins as a refined gathering quickly unravels into …
The Macbeths are back with their unparalleled thirst for the ultimate power of the throne. “Their passion for each other is absolute in every way, as much metaphysical as erotic. The lust for power fuses with mutual desire and enhances the turbulence.” A stunning mix of mind games and manipulation, sparked by the prophesies of …
The acclaimed musical phenomenon HADESTOWN by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin will premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025 and Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s theatre in May 2025. ‘Big, beautiful and emotionally blasting’ (The Guardian UK), HADESTOWN is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL and the Grammy Award for Best Musical …
POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass...are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive For any woman who’s ever been sidelined in a male-driven farce, this one’s for you. When a PR disaster at the White House escalates into complete chaos, seven sharp and overworked women must put everything on the line—life, liberty, and their sanity—to …
The iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to the Capitol Theatre, Sydney in 2024. The new production has received rave reviews and numerous accolades, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Featuring lyrics and music by award-winning duo Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show depicts the final weeks of Jesus Christ’s …
Melbourne, 1980s. A group of misfit teenagers break into forbidden fortresses. The Pentagon. Stanford. NASA. There is no theft. No profits. No harm. They just want to look around. But when you’re storming castles, not everyone gets out unscathed. Australia’s most awarded playwright, Patricia Cornelius (Who’s Afraid of the Working Class?, Do Not Go Gentle), …
The G&S classic… re-wired and re-booted. (Swash) buckle up for an epic voyage… Hayes Artistic Directors Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer harness the irreverent, genre-busting spirit of a sprawling, satirical, musical masterwork, and bring it to raucous new life for a 21st-century audience. This brand-new, boisterously joyful adaptation is brought to life by just four …
Fledermaus! is a story of revenge, infidelity, disguises, and imprisonment decorated by Strauss’s splendid waltzes. With its glorious music, wonderful singing, and a charming and witty libretto, GSOV offers two opportunities to see this joyful work of genius. The first is in the beautiful shady garden setting of The Knowe, an historic cottage in Sassafras. …
A night to remember? More like a nightmare best left behind. A modern take on Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, this savagely funny Australian premiere comes from the host of The Guilty Feminist podcast and features a powerhouse cast, including Chika Ikogwe (Heartbreak High), Simon Gleeson (Les Misérables), Katie Robertson (Five Bedrooms), and Sunny S …
The season will open in February with a 30th anniversary production of Honour, a defining work by one of the country’s most accomplished playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith (Julia, Switzerland). Multi-award-winning director Sam Strong (commissioned and directed Boy Swallows Universe; commissioned FANGIRLS, QPAC) will return to Red Stitch for the first time in over a decade to …
Agatha Christie’s breathtaking masterpiece, And Then There Were None is coming to Australia in 2025. From the producers of the hugely successful Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes a brand-new production of the best-selling crime novel of all time. Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion on an island off the English coast. When a …
Spider's Web is a murder Mystery. Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham-Brown, is adept at spinning tales of adventure for their bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room, she finds live drama much harder to cope with, especially as she suspects the murderer might be her young step-daughter Pippa. …
Vaslav Nijinsky reached the peak of his career in the early 20th century, captivating audiences with his unmatched performances. His expressive and sensual choreography thrilled some and shocked others, even inciting riots in Parisian theatres. Tragically, Nijinsky’s brilliance was overshadowed by his battle with schizophrenia, leading him to spend much of his later life in …
The Alex Theatre re-opens for the Ultimate 90s SHOW & Party Experience! FEATURING HIT SONGS FROM BRITNEY SPEARS, *NSYNC, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, BOYZ II MEN, THE GOO GOO DOLLS, NO DOUBT, TLC, THE VERVE, ACE OF BASE, NATALIE IMBRUGLIA, R.E.M & MANY MORE!
Avenue Q is a puppet-filled adults only comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life. Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Get ready to laugh, cry, and sing along with the Tony Award®-winning …
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a …
Reality and fantasy collide in Goldfish. It’s a dynamic, inventive performance — a game of eye spy on stage, where everyday items are transformed through the communal magic of suspended disbelief. A solo puppeteer spins a fable for children. We hear a story of people who get rid of time: no night, no day. This …
Fresno is an exciting, fresh Australian work written by Josh Connell, Jeremy Harland and James Greaves. Best described as a 'Cheers! Musical written in the style of Come From Away'. Fresno sets itself in a traditional Irish-American bar, that explores the life of a young bartender named JJ, and the network of friends, bar regulars …
Following JTC’s award winning production of Kinky Boots comes the premiere of the Broadway revival of The Boys in the Band. After the success of its Tony Award winning 2018 revival, the play was adapted to a Netflix film starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannels and Matt Bomer. Set in a New York City …
🌹 This March, Melbourne Shakespeare Company returns to Central Park, Malvern, to proudly present Romeo & Juliet! Set in the glamorous yet volatile world of 1940s Vienna, this family-friendly adaptation brings Shakespeare’s timeless tale to life with live music, vibrant costumes, and a stunning outdoor setting. 🎟 Tickets available at: melbourneshakespeare.com ✨ Season Dates: 28 …
When Tom and Charlotte cross paths in a Berlin bar, an instant connection ignites. As their conversation deepens over drinks, their flirtation gives way to shocking revelations that refuse to stay buried. Acclaimed Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, whose work has enthralled audiences from Melbourne to Broadway, delivers Berlin—a gripping romantic thriller where the weight of …
Join us for a vibrant, high-energy journey in Head Over Heels – The Musical! Set to the iconic hits of The Go-Go’s, this bold and hilarious love story blends 16th-century prose with 80s pop-punk flair. Follow a royal family on their quest for love and acceptance in a world of self-discovery, adventure, and liberation. With …
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! will begin its global tour with a Preview at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren on Saturday 1 March 2025, featuring a fun, sprinkle-filled adventure live on stage. Cat-tastic news! Inspired by the hit DreamWorks Animation series and produced by TEG Life Like Touring, GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! features songs that will have audiences singing …
Bark meets byte in this thrilling tale exploring technology, language and culture in a fast-evolving world. It’s 2042 and Australia is more automated than ever before. Janelle, a woman of Cantonese heritage, and her partner Harry, a First Nations man, move back into Janelle’s family home after the death of her mother. As they attempt …
🌲 This March, Melbourne Shakespeare Company proudly presents Robin Hood! Join us for an exhilarating journey through the Australian Forest in this enchanting family musical, perfect for all ages. 🪄 Watch as Robin Hood and his merry band outsmart the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and bring joy to the poor. With dazzling costumes and interactive …
From the musical mastermind, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) comes the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heights – a vibrant and exhilarating production set in New York’s Washington Heights. In The Heights tells the story of a tight-knit community on the cusp of significant change. Full of hopes and aspirations, some are about to embark …
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colours again to set things right. Gabby, Pandy Paws and friends travel to the Cat-O-Sphere, Mermaid-Lantis …
Experience the timeless classic Three Sisters reimagined for a contemporary audience in this bold and visionary production by acclaimed director Greg Carroll. With a dynamic ensemble of 12 talented performers, this rendition of Chekhov’s masterpiece breathes fresh life into a tale of ambition, love, and longing. Three Sisters is one of Anton Chekhov’s most celebrated …
Ladies in Black is a coming-of-age story, set in Sydney in the 1950s the musical tells the story of a young, intelligent, bookish school leaver, Lisa who embarks on a summer job between completing her Leaving Certificate and following her dreams of a Literature Degree at Sydney University. Lisa joins the sales staff in the …
CentreStage presents Come From Away, being staged for the first time in Geelong! Welcome to the Rock! Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from …
A power ballad, a murder and a talking dog: what more could you want from a play? We’re thrilled to invite you to “The Moors”, written by Jen Silverman, directed by Jessica Fallico, and the debut production of Waterloo Studios Theatre Company and Dancing Dog Productions. Set against the desolate backdrop of the English countryside, …
Luca, a free-spirited artist, and Colette, a pragmatic but restless Phd student and tutor, collide in a whirlwind romance. Their attraction is instantaneous, igniting a passionate relationship filled with creativity, laughter, and intense connection. Yet, as their lives intertwine, the very qualities that draw them together also drive them apart. Over the course of two …
David Williamson’s The Removalists is still as provocative and relevant as it was at its debut. When The Removalists premiered at Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre in 1971 it put a wrecking ball through the walls of genteel Australian theatre. Profane, honest and arresting in its depiction of the animal side of humanity, its most surprising …
"One of the all-time great performances" The Sydney Morning Herald After a triumphant premiere season in 2022, and a sold-out national tour in 2024, the smash-hit RBG: Of Many, One returns to the Melbourne stage once more in 2025, due to popular demand. The brilliant Heather Mitchell will be reviving her award-winning and critically acclaimed …
The play is, as the title suggests, an audience with ‘Don Dunstan‘ the former Labor Premier of South Australia. It recounts his political life through drama, poetry and song. Set late at night in an Adelaide cabaret, only Don and a young Black African singer/actor, who aspires to be like Billy Holiday and Nina Simone, …
A thrilling murder mystery renowned for its gripping atmosphere and focus on the psychological mind games among characters. “Rope” explores the chilling aftermath of a seemingly ‘perfect’ crime committed by two young men, Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo. They believe they can commit murder, conceal the body in a chest right before their unsuspecting guests, …
Peter and The Starcatcher Brisbane reveals the UNTOLD STORY OF NEVERLAND. This Broadway sensation, a New York Times Critic’s Pick and winner of five Tony Awards®, will enchant Australia in 2024-2025. The production stars Colin Lane (Lano & Woodley), Alison Whyte (Frontline), Paul Capsis (La Cage Aux Folles), Olivia Deeble (Home and Away), and Otis …
Exotic is not just a show; it’s an experience that draws inspiration from the legendary cabaret venues of France, like the iconic Crazy Horse, the seductive Paradis Latin, and the opulent Lido de Paris. These world-renowned establishments are famed for their daring choreography, sumptuous costumes, and electric atmosphere—and Exotic brings all of that energy and …
Welcome to “Elegant” an extraordinary fusion of commercial dance, Las Vegas glamour, and uproarious comedy, promising an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Prepare to be dazzled as you embark on a journey through time and space, immersing yourself in a celebration of entertainment that will leave …
The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar opens at the Princess Theatre in March, with a mesmerising new production that has garnered unprecedented reviews and accolades as it has toured the US and UK, including winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. This unmissable musical stars one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and internationally …
Embark on a stunning new journey, as The Lord of the Rings unfolds in a breathtaking and critically acclaimed live stage production to capture hearts and imagination, like never before. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be immersed in the world of Middle-earth™, in the company of Hobbits, as J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy of books, The …
t starts with an eerie disappearance… What follows is a political horror comedy where the four lesbians that are blamed for the sudden disappearance one by one meet gruesome fates. Can one of them survive to set the record straight? SLAY is a devised theatrical work that explores representation of queer women from a group …
Join NOVA Music Theatre for a delightful production of The Music Man! Fast-talking traveling salesman ‘Professor’ Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa, a town hesitant of letting strangers in, especially ones trying to sell something! Harold calls himself a music professor, selling band instruments and uniforms, and the idea of starting a boy’s band …
Are you ready for a bloody good time? Evil Dead The Musical is coming to The Round in Nunawading! The hilarious, record-breaking musical takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films and combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. Sing along as college friends accidentally unleash an …
Bring your monster out to play! A Slightly Isolated Dog triumphantly returns to Melbourne with their original take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella. Raucous, irreverent and delightfully absurd, Jekyll & Hyde uses the mayhem of theatre, music and comedy to celebrate the darkness within us all. Presented by Nicholas Clark Management & A Slightly Isolated …
Annie The Musical Sydney A little hero for a big tomorrow! The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the legendary, and inspiring production returns to the Capitol Theatre from March for a strictly limited season. Starring the incomparable Anthony Warlow as “Daddy” Warbucks, …
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious blend of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely sh!t-faced actor. What could possibly go right? With a genuinely inebriated cast member each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous, rampage through one of Shakespeare's most loved plays - A Midsummer Night's Dream. Warning, …
It’s Agatha Christie, improvised! After sell-out runs in 2024 in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, the award-winning festival favourite Murder Village plays at Arts Centre Melbourne for the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Immerse yourself in the cozy world of a 1950s Agatha Christie-style novel as Melbourne’s funniest improvisers craft eccentric characters and perplexing mysteries …
BEST-SELLING | NOVEL | ADAPTATION In 1901, the word bondmaid was discovered to be missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. The Dictionary of Lost Words is the story of the girl who stole it. South Australian novelist Pip Williams’ internationally best-selling book, comes to vivid life in this critically acclaimed stage adaptation by South Australian …
They picked the wrong play; the wrong director; the wrong cast… Where did they go right? Bialystock and Bloom! Those names strike terror and hysteria into anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult-comedy film, or the smash-hit, record-breaking Broadway musical it inspired. Blazing the trail for a new kind of modern, outrageous, in-your-face musical comedy, …
Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the award-winning Shirley Valentine! Experience 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, …
A divorcee with a young child to care for, Ruth works in the kind of nightclubs where there’s more than just a drink on offer. The girls work hard, play hard and dream of a movie-star life. Then she meets the wealthy, womanising David, a racing driver with whom she becomes obsessed. Fame comes — …
Published in 1814, Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park tells the story of Fanny Price who, as a girl, was sent from her impoverished family to live with her wealthy relatives in their opulent manor. As a young woman of marrying age, Fanny must navigate her new social environment, including the romantic entanglements and moral dilemmas of …
