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SUMMARY:A Year With Frog and Toad
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollow the adventures of Frog and Toad as they awaken from hibernation in the Spring\, planting gardens\, swimming\, and sledding through the seasons. Through laughter and life lessons\, the two friends celebrate their differences and the enduring bond that holds them together. \nNominated for three Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, “A Year with Frog and Toad” captivates audiences with its jazzy\, upbeat score filled with melody and wit. Part vaudeville\, part make-believe\, this musical is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to witness the joy and friendship unfold on stage. Mark your calendars and join us for an inventive\, exuberant\, and enchanting theatrical experience that the whole family will love!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/
LOCATION:Beaumaris Theatre\, 82 WELLS ROAD\, Beaumaris\, VIC\, 3193\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:Annie
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n​With equal measures of pluck and positivity\, the little orphan charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel\, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage\, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure\, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire\, Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/annie/
LOCATION:Ballarat Civic Hall\, 300-304 Mair Street\, Ballarat\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:Milked
DESCRIPTION:Paul is trying to find a job. Snowy is trying to find himself. Fate has other plans. \nSimon Longman’s hilarious\, heartfelt black-comedy makes its Australian premiere\, produced by The Ninth Floor. \nAcclaimed director Iain Sinclair (A View From The Bridge and Berlin\, MTC) directs Laurence Boxhall (The Mousetrap\, Comedy Theatre) and William McKenna (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Snowy and Paul in this mercurial\, darkly funny\, and deeply human play about friendship\, purpose\, loneliness\, and a cow named Sandy. \nWith lighting from multi-Green Room award winner Richard Vabre\, and a stellar team behind the scenes bringing rural Herefordshire to life in Melbourne\, ‘Milked’ sees Snowy and Paul navigate a world where the grass always seems greener on the other side.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/milked/
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:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240229T231237Z
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SUMMARY:Dry Land
DESCRIPTION: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\, an awkward but talented swimmer with as many secrets as Amy. \nDry Land by Ruby Rae Spiegel is an unflinching play about reproductive rights\, the resilience and intimacy of young women\, and what happens in a girls’ change room after a high school swimming pool has closed.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/dry-land/
LOCATION:Explosives Factory\, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman 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:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:Monument
DESCRIPTION: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 the David Jones counter\, sent to help Edith get camera ready. In Rosie’s capable hands\, this morning will be a breeze. So long as they both stick to the brief.\nSheehan’s astute and entertaining script challenges the trivialisation of beauty therapy.  The show explores the role that makeup and fashion play in how we perceive and receive women in power. \nMonument closes 10 March 2024.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/monument/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre\, 113 Sturt Street\, 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:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:Cuddle
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIn 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 surreal sonic and visual surprises. \nWeaving contemporary dance with elements from martial arts\, figure skating\, rodeo barnyard dance and a host of more abstract inspirations\, CUDDLE ebbs and flows from the joyful and absurd to the inventive and technically brilliant. \nWith seats gathered around the space as though at a wrestling match\, CUDDLE is a unique and unpredictable press into a strange and wondrous intimacy.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/cuddle/
LOCATION:Arts House\, 521 Queensberry Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:Rent
DESCRIPTION:Experience Jonathan Larson’s electrifying\, multi-Tony® Award winning musical RENT\, when it hits Australian shores in 2024. \nStep 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. \nFeaturing the iconic songs “Seasons of Love”\, “Take Me or Leave Me” and “La Vie Bohème”\, this groundbreaking phenomenon is more than a musical; it’s a celebration of life\, love\, and the human spirit. Don’t miss your chance to discover the show that took Broadway by storm.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/rent/
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:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240229T232033Z
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SUMMARY:Yes Prime Minister
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary makes a shocking request of Jim’s Private Secretary Bernard Woolley\, moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation. But how will Jim and his team: Bernard\, Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby\, and Special Adviser Claire Sutton\, reconcile the two? Political machinations\, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue.\nFrom the writers of the original television series Yes\, Minister and Yes\, Prime Minister\, comes the equally sharply satirical stage version\,seen at the Festival Theatre\, Chichester in 2010 and the Gielgud Theatre\, London\, in 2011\, followed by a tour in 2012
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/yes-prime-minister/
LOCATION:Eltham Performing Arts Centre\, 1603 Main Road\, Research\, VIC\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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SUMMARY:The Whisper
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDirected by Maryanne Sam (Coconut Woman\, Yirramboi Festival)\, The Whisper tells a story of courage and bravery. It reimagines the journey of one Aboriginal family striving to stay together at all costs\, in the context of the painful 20th century colonial policies of separation\, child removal\, and racial segregation.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-whisper/
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:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240216T034646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T081057Z
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SUMMARY:The Wharf Revue Pride and Prejudice
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom the creator of the smash hit The Gospel According to Paul that sold out its 2021 season at Arts Centre\, join Jonathan Biggins and the Revue’s Team of Rivals as they step into the Melbourne spotlight with this year’s hilarious Pride in Prejudice. \nFeaturing a line-up of characters including Anthony Albanese\, Tanya Plibersek\, Jacqui Lambie\, Joe Biden\, Sussan Ley and Peter Dutton\, and riffing off shows including Q&A\, Play School\, Stephen Sondheim’s Company and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific\, The Wharf Revue Pride in Prejudice is: ‘The quintessential take down of Australia’s most well-known pollies.’ ABC
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-wharf-revue-pride-and-prejudice/
LOCATION:Union Theatre\, Union Theatre\, Level 2\, Arts and Cultural Building\, Monash Road (Off Swanston Street)\, University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231215T032738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T081852Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Me at Dawn
DESCRIPTION:Meet Me at Dawn at the Arts Centre. \nLong walks on the beach can have their dark side. \nA 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 surprises\, it conjures a strange\, otherworldly space while capturing essential truths about the human condition with stark clarity. \nWhen Robyn and Helen find themselves shipwrecked on a strange shore\, their struggle to find a way back home will test their bond to breaking point.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/meet-me-at-dawn/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240212T001504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T084053Z
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SUMMARY:Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran\, The Rocky Horror Show at the Athenaeum promises an evening of delightfully twisted entertainment that will leave you singing and dancing all the way home.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/richard-obriens-rocky-horror-show-2024/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins 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:20260419T153149
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240117T031646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044413Z
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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:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240117T031752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T044523Z
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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:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231215T032818Z
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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:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231215T032803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T081603Z
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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:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240117T023645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T050827Z
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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:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231215T032945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T035317Z
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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:20240103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240107
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
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:20231231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231109T004126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T004941Z
UID:10000397-1703980800-1704671999@thetheatre.au
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:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20240104T031030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T050620Z
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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:20231214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231214T025100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T050333Z
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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:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231214T025216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T050055Z
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SUMMARY:The Problem is the Ending
DESCRIPTION:The Problem is the Ending. Three characters seem to be imprisoned in a theatre. Who created them? Who ordered them to tell their story? \nThis new piece is an absurd tale with original music\, written by Joachim Matschoss.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-problem-is-the-ending/
LOCATION:The Butterfly Club\, 5 Carson Place\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231115T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T083337Z
UID:10000404-1701993600-1702771199@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Into the Woods intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales.  Exploring the consequences of our wants and wishes.   While we search for a cow as white as milk\, the cape as red as blood\, the hair as yellow as corn and the slipper as pure as gold.\nFollowSpot Theatre Company is thrilled to be heading “Into The Woods” with a star-studded cast\, a cow\, a giant and a golden egg!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/into-the-woods/
LOCATION:Clayton Community Theatre\, 9-15 Cooke Street\, Clayton\, VIC\, 3168\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen%20Savage":MAILTO:ellenrisavage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260419T153149
CREATED:20231108T031516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T095521Z
UID:10000398-1701993600-1702771199@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:The Hunch Back of Notre Dame
DESCRIPTION:OSMaD presents the Victoria premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame this December.\nThe Hunchback of Notre Dame is a musical based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo.  Featuring songs from the Disney movie by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. It tells the story of Quasimodo\, a hunchbacked bell-ringer who lives in the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.  Quasimodo who longs for acceptance but is shunned and ridiculed for his appearance.\nWith a talented cast of 30 and an on-stage choir of 32 the show will sound unlike any production you’ve heard before.\nThe show features powerful ballads and soaring anthems. Including iconic songs “Out There”\, “God Help the Outcasts” and “Hellfire”. It explores the timely themes of love\, acceptance\, and societal prejudice.\nOSMaD is a non-professional theatre company known for it’s high quality and award winning productions.  We can’t wait for you to join us this December as we bring this this epic story to life.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-hunch-back-of-notre-dame/
LOCATION:Geoffrey McComas Theatre\, 1 Morrison Street\, Hawthorn\, VIC\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="OSMaD":MAILTO:secretary@osmad.com.au
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