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SUMMARY:The Comeuppance
DESCRIPTION:The Comeuppance by American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will get its Australian debut\, following its acclaimed world premiere at Off-Broadway’s Signature Theatre last year. Directed by the award-winning Gary Abrahams (Iphigenia In Splott\, Red Stitch; Yentl\, Arts Centre Melbourne; Admissions\, Melbourne Theatre Company)\, this masterful new work centres on a group of friends who gather on the night of their 20th high school reunion. What unfolds is a haunting\, timely satire that tests friendships\, while mortality looms at the edge of the party. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist\, Jacobs-Jenkins’ astute script is brilliantly witty and theatrical.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-comeuppance/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic new show\, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Join Peppa\, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party – it’s going to be a fun packed day! Presented by TEG Life Like Touring and Fierylight\, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! is packed full of songs\, dance and muddy puddles and will tour Australia April-May 2025.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/peppa-pigs-fun-day-out-live-melbourne/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Heisenberg by Simon Stephens
DESCRIPTION:A romantic adventure begins at a bustling London train station where 42-year-old American\, Georgie Burns\, kisses the neck of a much older Irish man\, Alex Priest\, a butcher. This electric encounter thrusts two perfect strangers into a fascinating and unlikely relationship\, part friendship\, part love-affair.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/heisenberg-by-simon-stephens/
LOCATION:The Basin Theatre\, corner Doongalla Rd and\, Simpsons Rd\,\, Doongalla\, VIC\, 3154\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason%20Triggs":MAILTO:publicity@thebasintheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. \nThis school holiday\, tumble down the rabbit hole as the Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic – Alice in Wonderland.\n‍\nBrought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production\, this familiar tale is stunningly lifted right from the pages. \nYour favourite assortment of curious characters are all waiting for you… meet the skittish\, constantly late White Rabbit\, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucus race and meet the pepper-obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook. The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee. And what might seem slightly silly\, becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives with the March Hare and Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. \nThis enchanting world of song\, dance & interactive games will have the whole family dizzy & giddy with nonsense!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/alice-in-wonderland-sydney/
LOCATION:Royal Botanic Garden Sydney\, Mrs Macquaries Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000
CATEGORIES:Children's Shows,Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Josephine Wants to Dance
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious musical about self-discovery\, ballet\, hip-hop and…a kangaroo. \nBased on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley\, this delightful musical is a must see! \nJosephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother\, Joey\, tells her kangaroos don’t dance\, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully\, Josephine desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes. \nOn the day of the first performance the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle\, and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role? Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it\, and more importantly\, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo?
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/josephine-wants-to-dance/
LOCATION:Alexander Theatre Clayton\, Monash University 48 Exhibition Walk\,\, Clayton\, VIC\, 3800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Shows,Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monkey%20Baa%20Theatre%20Company":MAILTO:shaotong@monkeybaa.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250225T064620Z
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SUMMARY:MARVELous: A Risque Parody
DESCRIPTION:“A cleverly created Marvel parody lands with spectacular delivery” – Stage Whispers \nFeaturing aerials\, live vocals\, dance\, stunts\, and a risqué twist – MARVELous is an outrageously hilarious parody of Marvel heroes\, and beloved films like Dirty Dancing\, Magic Mike\, Flashdance\, and The Greatest Showman\, packed with references everyone will love. \nComedy & satire reign supreme as Deadpool reads the audience a raunchy bedtime story – transforming familiar film scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe into comedic & raunchy spectacles\, subverting all expectations and revealing unique twists and skillful parodies for an adult audience (15+). Add in a rock-infused soundtrack\, a breathtaking stage design\, and MARVELous is guaranteed to be the night out you never knew you needed. \nWARNING: This show includes partial nudity\, coarse language\, adult themes. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/marvelous-a-risque-parody/
LOCATION:The National Theatre\, 20 Carlisle Street\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:The Little Mermaid Jr
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful mermaid Ariel should be a happy girl — she lives in an enchanted undersea country\, her father is a King\, and she has the most beautiful singing voice. But she is a passionate\, headstrong teenager\, and wants what she cannot have — to live on land. \nWhen she falls in love with a handsome human prince\, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs. But her only option is to defy her furious father\, and bargain with Ursula the Sea Witch\, giving her voice as the price of entry onto dry land. With the help of Flounder the fish\, Scuttle the seagull\, and officious court composer Sebastian the crab\, Ariel must wordlessly gain Prince Eric’s love within three days — or lose her soul to the ambitious witch! \nBased on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale\, and the wildly popular Disney film\, this musical staging of The Little Mermaid features a funny and fanciful book by Doug Wright\, with the beloved score by Alan Menken\, Howard Ashman\, and Glenn Slater in an expanded but completely faithful form\, featuring the rambunctious and persuasive “Under the Sea\,” the romantic expectation of “Kiss the Girl\,” and that anthem to longing and belonging\, “Part of Your World.”
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-little-mermaid-jr/
LOCATION:Rowville Performing Arts Centre\, Rowville Secondary College (Eastern Campus)\, Humphreys Way\, Rowville\, VIC\, 3178\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:FLOP
DESCRIPTION:ARTHUR HULL uncovers some of the best songs from the worst musicals ever written. \nThe neon lights aren’t always bright on Broadway\, for every hit there are 50 flops. This show is a love letter to the rollercoaster world of musicals and the people who make them – people who need people. From commercial and critical failures to obscure and forgotten gems\, Arthur sets out to prove that every musical can be proud of at least one song. Maybe. \nArthur is Australia’s National Busking Champion and one of Adam Lambert’s Top 3 Finalists on The Voice.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/flop/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Mansfield Park
DESCRIPTION: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 her cousins. \nJonathan Dove’s musical adaptation of Mansfield Park invites guests to be a fly on the wall in Jane Austen’s world of family drama\, marriage negotiations\, class and flirtation. This performance will be held in the iconic Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat\, with a full orchestral score. \nFeaturing some of Australia’s finest performers\, this production will sparkle with style\, wit\, and Georgian decorum.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/mansfield-park/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat\, 17 Lydiard Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:The Thrill of Love
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThen she meets the wealthy\, womanising David\, a racing driver with whom she becomes obsessed. Fame comes — but not in the way she imagines. \nWhy does their relationship end in murder?\nWhy does she plead not guilty but offer no defence?\nWhy does she show no remorse?\nAnd who is she trying to protect? \nAmanda Whittington’s play The Thrill of Love tells the true story of Ruth Ellis\, the last woman to be hanged in Britain\, and takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-thrill-of-love/
LOCATION:bakery@1812\, 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:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250224T040922Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the 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! \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 exciting new chapter. Don’t miss this must-see theatrical event in Adelaide! Whether you’re revisiting a beloved story or discovering it for the first time\, Shirley Valentine will leave you inspired and uplifted. \nRecommended for ages 12 and up \nThis production uses loud or unexpected noises\, a music soundtrack\, and a total blackout. It contains coarse language\, and references sexual assault\, abuse and violence. \nRuntime\n2 hours and 10 minutes\nIncludes one 20-minute interval
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/shirley-valentine-2/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide\, 58 Grote Street\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, 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:20250329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250220T094440Z
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SUMMARY:The Producers
DESCRIPTION:They picked the wrong play; the wrong director; the wrong cast… Where did they go right?\nBialystock 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\, The Producers won a record 12 Tony Awards. Now\, the show comes to the Hayes in an all-new production! \nThe plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and a mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history – thereby swindling their backers (all ‘little old ladies’) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes wrong – the show becomes a smash hit. The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they manoeuvre their way fecklessly through finding the ‘perfect’ show (the gloriously offensive Springtime for Hitler)\, hiring the ‘ideal’ director\, raising the money\, and finally getting their comeuppance is a masterclass in comedy construction. And at the core of this insanely funny adventure is the heartfelt emotional journey of two very different people who up-end each other’s lives\, and – against all odds – become friends. \nWith a truly hysterical book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie)\, and music and lyrics by Brooks himself\, The Producers takes no prisoners in skewering classic Broadway – and creates a new Broadway classic in the process. \nRunning Time\nApprox. 2 hours and 30 minutes – including interval
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-producers/
LOCATION:Hayes Theatre Co.\, 19 Greenknowe Avenue\, Elizabeth Bay\, NSW\, 2011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua%20Robson%20Productions":MAILTO:admin@jrpaustralia.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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SUMMARY:Annie The Musical Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Annie The Musical Sydney \nA little hero for a big tomorrow! \nThe 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. \nStarring the incomparable Anthony Warlow as “Daddy” Warbucks\, the show-stopping Debora Krizak as the infamous Miss Hannigan\, alongside triple-threat wonders Mackenzie Dunn as Lily St. Regis\, and Keanu Gonzalez as Daniel “Rooster” Hannigan. Playing the role of Grace Farrell is the extraordinary Amanda Lea LaVergne. \nIt’s one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time. With its iconic score\, featuring classics like It’s the Hard-Knock Life\, Easy Street and Tomorrow\, Annie is truly a timeless musical masterpiece. \nDirected by Karen Johnson Mortimer and with brand new choreography by Mitchell Woodcock\, Annie has a book and score written by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. \nA celebration of hope\, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!  Don’t miss Annie The Musical Sydney. \nShow notice: This show may contain loud noises\, flashing lights\, smoke effects\, and strobe lighting. \nAge recommendation: 6+ \nAnnie’s running time is 2hrs 30 minutes\, including a 20minute interval. \nTouring\nSydney  27/2 – 6/6/2025\nMelbourne 10/7 -3/8/2025\nBrisbane 27/12 -25/1/2026
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/annie-the-musical-sydney/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Sydney\, 13 Campbell Street\, Haymarket\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Frost%20for%20Crossroads%20Live":MAILTO:enquiries.cxlau@xroadslive.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
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SUMMARY:Sh!t-faced Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWarning\, this show includes a genuinely drunk performer and anything could happen. This show may contain drinking\, swearing\, nudity\, simulated acts of a sexual nature\, terrible singing\, actual acts of a sexual nature\, and quite possibly – some actual Shakespeare.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/sht-faced-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250302T102334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T102334Z
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SUMMARY:Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nImmerse yourself in the cozy world of a 1950s Agatha Christie-style novel as Melbourne’s funniest improvisers craft eccentric characters and perplexing mysteries from your suggestions. Any of the village’s suspicious denizens could be dispatched at any moment\, and any of them could be the murderer. It’s your secret ballot votes that determine who lives\, who dies and who will be unmasked as the culprit. \nIn Murder Village\, the local police inspector may be incompetent but thankfully local busybody and amateur sleuth Verity Garner is on hand to sort the red herrings from the tell-tale clues. See if you can solve the crime first… whether you see one show or all of them\, no two chapters of this critically acclaimed show are the same! \n“Completely enthralling… ★★★★★” – Theatre People \n“Keeps you on the edge of your seat” ★★★★★ On the House! \n“Absolutely hilarious” ★★★★½ Glam Adelaide \n“Midsomer Murders meets Thank God You’re Here” ★★★★½ The Ponder Room \n“So funny\, it should be criminal. ★★★★” – Lilithia Reviews \n“Fully improvised and very funny… highly recommended. ★★★★” – Sydney Arts Guide \n“A delightfully entertaining show that brings the charm of Agatha Christie novels to life… ★★★★” – Sydney Scoop \n“This would easily be the most polished improv I have ever seen.” – Judge’s Pick Comment\, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023 \n“A classic English murder mystery that’s fully improvised and loaded with humour.” – The Age
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/murder-village-an-improvised-whodunnit-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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SUMMARY:The Dictionary of Lost Words
DESCRIPTION:BEST-SELLING | NOVEL | ADAPTATION\nIn 1901\, the word bondmaid was discovered to be missing from the Oxford English Dictionary.\nThe Dictionary of Lost Words is the story of the girl who stole it.\nSouth Australian novelist Pip Williams’ internationally best-selling book\, comes to vivid life in this critically acclaimed stage adaptation by South Australian playwright\, Verity Laughton. \nA best-selling multi-award winner (including the People’s Choice Award at the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards) and chosen for the Reese Witherspoon Book Club\, the book has been lauded as an “absorbing\, quietly revolutionary novel”\, “deeply\, intrinsically kind (and) a profoundly comforting place to dwell” (The Age) and “a captivating and slyly subversive fictional paean to the real women whose work on the Oxford English Dictionary went largely unheralded.” (New York Times). \nMotherless and ever curious\, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium – the “Scrippy”\, a converted garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of lexicographers guided by Dr James Murray are gathering words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. She hides beneath the sorting table and catches a word on a “slip” as it falls and soon\, she finds other words that have been neglected by the men. Here begins Esme’s collection of her own: the Dictionary of Lost Words. \nAs the years pass\, Esme realises that little importance is placed on recording the words and meanings relating to women’s experiences and as her world expands and her circle of friends grows – actresses\, suffragettes\, market traders\, workers\, she realises the power in their silenced voices and decides to lend them hers. And on the way\, she comes to understand the many meanings of the word “love”. \n“The Dictionary of Lost Words is a must-see… the entire season sold out before opening\, with every effort being made to find some extra seats. If you can get one\, do it. It’s unmissable.” \nThe Advertiser
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-dictionary-of-lost-words-2/
LOCATION:Geelong Arts Centre\, 50 Little Malop Street\, Geelong\, VIC\, 3020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T055058Z
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SUMMARY:Jekyll & Hyde
DESCRIPTION:Bring your monster out to play! \nA Slightly Isolated Dog triumphantly returns to Melbourne with their original take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella. \nRaucous\, irreverent and delightfully absurd\, Jekyll & Hyde uses the mayhem of theatre\, music and comedy to celebrate the darkness within us all. \nPresented by Nicholas Clark Management & A Slightly Isolated Dog
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/jekyll-hyde/
LOCATION:Chapel Off Chapel\, 12 Little Chapel Street\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250217T053825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T053825Z
UID:10000701-1742515200-1743379199@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:The Music Man
DESCRIPTION:Join NOVA Music Theatre for a delightful production of The Music Man! \nFast-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 with the local youth. \nRiver City families order instruments and uniforms\, and in return\, Harold begins to teach the boys his revolutionary ‘Think System’. \nMarian Paroo\, the local librarian and part-time piano teacher\, is not so easily convinced. She tracks down information to incriminate Harold\, but has a change of heart when she sees her younger brother come out of his shell with the arrival of his new instrument. \nMarian and Harold begin to see more of each other and their relationship develops. As the city prepares to celebrate July 4th\, a rival and vengeful salesman\, Charlie Cowell\, arrives to expose Harold and convince the townspeople to arrest him. \nWill Harold avoid trouble of his own? Will the boys’ band succeed? Do Harold and Marion end up making music of their own together? Enjoy this delightful piece of Americana that includes such memorable songs as ‘Ya Got Trouble\,’ Seventy-Six Trombones’ and ‘Til There Was You’! Full of heart and humour\, this lively performance will have you tapping your toes and cheering for love\, redemption and the joy of music. \nDon’t miss this enchanting theatrical event!
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-music-man/
LOCATION:The Round\, 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road\, Nunawading\, VIC\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250217T054301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T054301Z
UID:10000702-1742515200-1743292799@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Evil Dead The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a bloody good time? Evil Dead The Musical is coming to The Round in Nunawading! \nThe 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. \nSing along as college friends accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons on one wild weekend at an abandoned cabin in the woods. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee\, turned demon-killing hero)\, to save the day.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/evil-dead-the-musical/
LOCATION:The Round\, 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road\, Nunawading\, VIC\, 3131\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250103T095351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T033801Z
UID:10000666-1742428800-1743292799@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:SLAY
DESCRIPTION:t starts with an eerie disappearance… \nWhat 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? \nSLAY is a devised theatrical work that explores representation of queer women from a group of emerging artists interested in using queer theatre to upend the status quo. This is a work that hits the audience like a tonne of bricks\, moving at the pace we are now accustomed to consuming media. Through the lens of horror\, the work examines the frightening rise in polarisation and it asks audiences what distinguishes truth from fiction in our ever growing online world? \nSLAY will shock\, surprise and scare\, taking inspiration from campy horror that has come before it.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/slay/
LOCATION:Explosives Factory\, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street\,\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie%20Lee":MAILTO:steph@coombs.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250128T091244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T094623Z
UID:10000672-1742342400-1743983999@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale Perth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLongtime 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 Lord of the Rings is brought to life\, in an award-winning musical theatre event featuring spectacular world-class theatrics and captivating live music. \nThe Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale stars some of Australia’s most acclaimed musical theatre performers and actor-musicians including Jemma Rix as Galadriel\, Ian Stenlake as Saruman\, Rob Mallett as Strider and Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins. \nTouring\nSydney  Closes 1 Feb\nPerth 19/3 -6/4/2025\nMelbourne 26/4 – 8/6/2025\nGold Coast 4/7-20/7/2025 \n 
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-lord-of-the-rings-a-musical-tale-perth/
LOCATION:Crown Theatre Perth\, Great Eastern Hwy\, Burswood\, WA\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20241127T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T065521Z
UID:10000637-1742083200-1750636799@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Jesus Christ Superstar Melbourne
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis unmissable musical stars one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and internationally acclaimed recording artists Michael Paynter as Jesus\, the dynamic and exciting musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse\, the superlative Mahalia Barnes as Mary. \nFeaturing lyrics and music by Emmy\, Grammy\, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber\, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ\, as seen through the eyes of Judas. The legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him\, Gethsemane and Superstar. \nTouring Dates\nSydney Capitol Theatre 13/11 -31/12/2024 \nPerth Crown Theatre 13/2- 9/3/2025 \nMelbourne Princess Theatre 16/3 – 8/6/2025
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/jesus-christ-superstar-melbourne/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250318T023004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T023416Z
UID:10000730-1741910400-1744761599@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Viva Melbourne presents Exotic
DESCRIPTION: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 allure right to your seat. \nEach moment of Exotic is a masterclass in sensuality\, with mesmerising specialty acts\, captivating aerial displays\, and sultry dancers who move with a confidence that will leave you breathless. Every performance is meticulously designed to engage your senses\, offering a stunning fusion of seduction\, elegance\, and artistry. \nFrom the shimmering lights and intricate choreography to the provocative costumes that leave just enough to the imagination\, Exotic invites you to indulge in a night of bold expression and provocative beauty. It’s a celebration of passion\, where every gesture\, every glance\, and every beat of the music intensifies the allure. \nDon’t resist the temptation. Immerse yourself in the fantasy\, and let Exotic take you on an unforgettable journey of seduction and sensuality—one that will leave you longing for more. \nNote\, this show and venue are for audiences 18 years and over.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/viva-melbourne-presents-exotic/
LOCATION:Viva Melbourne\, 64 Sutton Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viva%20Melbourne":MAILTO:info@vivamelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250318T022946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T023351Z
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SUMMARY:Viva Melbourne Presents "Elegant"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrepare to be dazzled as you embark on a journey through time and space\, immersing yourself in a celebration of entertainment that will leave you awestruck. Witness breathtaking acrobatics that defy imagination\, marvel at daring aerial spectacles that take your breath away and experience the sheer brilliance of cirque acts that redefine the boundaries of what is possible. \nBut amidst the spectacle\, don’t forget to embrace the laughter that permeates every moment. With comedic genius at its helm “Elegant” promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with its infectious humour and joyful energy. \nSo\, come and be a part of this magical experience. Let yourself be swept away by the elegance and wonder of “Elegant” where dreams come to life and the spirit of entertainment knows no bounds. \nNote\, this show and venue is for audiences 18 years and over.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/viva-melbourne-presents-elegant/
LOCATION:Viva Melbourne\, 64 Sutton Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viva%20Melbourne":MAILTO:info@vivamelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20240717T013614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T014417Z
UID:10000531-1741910400-1743983999@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Peter and The Starcatcher Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Peter and The Starcatcher Brisbane reveals the UNTOLD STORY OF NEVERLAND. \nThis 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 Dhanji (Aquaman). \nOriginally developed by Disney Theatrical Group and written by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys).   The play is based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Furthermore\, it has been reimagined by Dead Puppet Society. Consequently\, this eagerly awaited version of Peter and the Starcatcher blurs the lines between reality and fantasy\, exploring lands filled with curious creatures. \nAs a musical prequel to J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic\, Peter Pan\, Peter and the Starcatcher delves into the backstory of how an orphan boy becomes the iconic Peter Pan. The script is by Rick Elice and music by Wayne Barker.  The production merges imaginative storytelling with whimsical music\, creating a captivating theatrical experience. \nThe narrative follows a young orphan\, simply called Boy.  He meets Molly\, a determined girl on a mission to protect a trunk of magical “starstuff” from the villainous pirate\, Black Stache. Their journey together unfolds themes of friendship\, bravery\, and identity.  The story culminates in Boy’s transformation finally into Peter Pan. \nRenowned for its inventive stagecraft\, the play uses minimalistic props and also the physicality of its actors to bring fantastical elements to life. This innovative approach\, combined with a witty and poignant script\, has made Peter and the Starcatcher a favourite among audiences.  The show has earned multiple Tony Awards and critical acclaim for its creativity and heart. \nPeter and The Starcatcher Brisbane opens 14 March\, 2025. \nTour Dates\nCanberra 15 Oct – 3 Nov\nMelbourne 8-30 Nov\nAdelaide 9 Jan – 25 Jan 2025\nSydney 31 Jan- 16 Feb\nBrisbane 14 Mar- 6 Apr 2025
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/peter-and-the-starcatcher-brisbane/
LOCATION:Queensland Performing Arts Centre\, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey & Melbourne Street\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Musical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@theatrical.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250217T051750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T051750Z
UID:10000698-1741824000-1742774399@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:An Audience with Don Dunstan
DESCRIPTION:The play is\, as the title suggests\, an audience with ‘Don Dunstan‘ the former Labor Premier of South Australia. \nIt 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\, remain. \nFull of theatricality\, befitting the former Premier\, it recalls his appearance in court opposing capital punishment\, his opposition to the Vietnam War\, the Royal Commission into the sacking of a Police Commissioner\, and the day as the premier he wore pink shorts to parliament. \nThe play moves in and out of the cabaret setting as it tells the story of Don Dunstan ‘s political life\, one of Australia’s most charismatic\, courageous and visionary politicians. \nPresented by Neil Cole
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/an-audience-with-don-dunstan/
LOCATION:Chapel Off Chapel\, 12 Little Chapel Street\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250302T101532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T101811Z
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SUMMARY:ROPE
DESCRIPTION: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\, and evade justice.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/rope/
LOCATION:Irene Mitchell Studio\, 28 St Martins Lane\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mya%20Mollica":MAILTO:myaevemollica@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250217T050538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T050538Z
UID:10000697-1741737600-1742774399@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:RBG: Of Many\, One
DESCRIPTION:“One of the all-time great performances” The Sydney Morning Herald \nAfter 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. \nThe brilliant Heather Mitchell will be reviving her award-winning and critically acclaimed “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. \nThe second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court\, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights. Her life is brought to the stage in an STC commissioned play by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright and expert legal mind\, Suzie Miller (Prima Facie). This story chronicles Ginsburg’s wins and dissents\, traces her steps forward and the steps back\, and brings you right into the room with Ruth at the most pivotal moments of her life. \nA masterstroke of directorial vision\, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generation theatrical event that continues to find resonances with the political landscape of the present day. If you haven’t seen it yet\, now is your chance to witness the sensation that is “magnificent from start to finish” (Limelight).
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/rbg-of-many-one-2/
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:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250217T035425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T010450Z
UID:10000696-1741651200-1744934399@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:The Removalists
DESCRIPTION:David Williamson’s The Removalists is still as provocative and relevant as it was at its debut. \nWhen 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 revelation is in how little has changed. \nSet in an inner-suburb of Melbourne\, Fiona and Kate report an act of violence to the police hoping things will be resolved peacefully. However\, the local constabulary like to handle things their own way. Over the course of one evening the hidden currents of competition\, desire and brutality flowing beneath polite society will be dragged out into the open. \nAnne-Louise Sarks directs the bracing revival of this dark satire in a production that sets its gaze on Australia – right here\, right now – and refuses to blink. \nMelbourne Theatre Company celebrates the ongoing legacy of La Mama Theatre’s bold\, unflinching contributions to the independent theatre scene by contributing $5 from the sale of each on-stage ticket during our 2025 season of The Removalists.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/the-removalists/
LOCATION:Southbank Theatre\, 140 Southbank Boulevard\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay":MAILTO:jay@thetheatre.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20260413T124211
CREATED:20250224T043159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T043159Z
UID:10000708-1741651200-1742083199@thetheatre.au
SUMMARY:Pain Drunk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOver the course of two years\, the stage transforms from their euphoric first encounters to the chaos of shared living. As Luca’s spontaneity and inability to communicate clashes with Colette’s desire for stability and closed off nature\, their differences unravel into fiery arguments\, confrontations\, and moments of tender vulnerability. Each scene explores the push and pull of their love—a dance between longing and frustration\, desire and disappointment. \nDespite their struggles\, they remain inexplicably bound to each other\, grappling with the realisation that while they are not meant to be\, the pull of their connection is impossible to ignore. As they confront their fears and insecurities\, they must decide whether to embrace the tumult or seek the solace of separation.
URL:https://thetheatre.au/event/pain-drunk/
LOCATION:The Butterfly Club\, 5 Carson Place\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah%20Bird":MAILTO:hannahbrisaesbird@gmail.com
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