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Steel Magnolias Melbourne
2026-07-23 - 2026-08-09 | Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The beloved film live on stage
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of STEEL MAGNOLIAS comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, the heart of a small Southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip. From weddings and babies to divorces and funerals, they face life’s highs and lows with humour, courage and impeccably styled hair. When tragedy strikes, it’s in these familiar walls that they find comfort, support and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that carry them through.
Bursting with sass, warmth and Southern charm, STEEL MAGNOLIAS delivers laughter, love and unforgettable heart.

Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) Sydney
2026-07-16 - 2026-08-30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The five star West End sensation
Songs, silliness and sensibility.
Following its London triumph, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics includingYoung Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.
Coming to Sydney for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life. With heart, humour and unstoppable energy, they deliver a modern twist on one of the world’s most loved classics.

Steel Magnolias Perth
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-18 | His Majesty’s Theatre, 827-905 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The beloved film live on stage.
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of STEEL MAGNOLIAS comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, the heart of a small southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip. From weddings and babies to divorces and funerals, they face life’s highs and lows with humour, courage and impeccably styled hair. When tragedy strikes, it’s in these familiar walls that they find comfort, support and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that carry them through.
Bursting with sass, warmth and Southern charm, STEEL MAGNOLIAS delivers laughter, love and unforgettable heart.

Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) Melbourne
2026-06-18 - 2026-07-12 | Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The five-star musical comedy sensation, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of), is finally heading Down Under.
Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Present
by arrangement with David Pugh Limited
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)
BY
Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ and ‘You’re So Vain’.
Coming to Australia for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature

Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
2026-06-18 - 2026-07-11 | Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The five-star musical comedy sensation, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of), is finally heading Down Under.
Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Present
by arrangement with David Pugh Limited
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)
BY
Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including ‘Young Hearts Run Free’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ and ‘You’re So Vain’.
Coming to Australia for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature.

Steel Magnolias Canberra
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-21 | Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

Steel Magnolias Sydney
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-30 | Theatre Royal, 108 King Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back – live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production.
Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of Steel Magnolias comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, the heart of a small Southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip. From weddings and babies to divorces and funerals, they face life’s highs and lows with humour, courage and impeccably styled hair. When tragedy strikes, it’s in these familiar walls that they find comfort, support and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that carry them through.
Bursting with sass, warmth and Southern charm, Steel Magnolias delivers laughter, love and unforgettable heart.

Waitress Melbourne
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
If only life were as easy as pie…
Broadway’s smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Melbourne for the very first time! Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and brought to life by a trailblazing creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave) and direction by Tony® winner Diane Paulus, WAITRESS is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.
This heartwarming and empowering musical tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie maker who longs to escape her rocky marriage and start again.​When a baking contest, an unexpected new romance and the support of her fellow waitresses offer her a taste of change, Jenna discovers that the secret ingredient to happiness might be closer than she ever imagined.
Sweet, sassy and soul-stirring, WAITRESS is “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly) and “made from the finest ingredients” (Time Out). It’s a feel-good celebration of second chances, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Steel Magnolias Brisbane
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-10 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey & Melbourne Street, QLD, 4101, Australia

Theatrical Symphony
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
Theatrical Symphony transforms the magic of musical theatre into an unforgettable concert, powered by the energy and colour of a full symphony orchestra.
It’s an evening where the power of live orchestration meets the emotion of the stage, creating a show unlike anything you’ve seen before.
A night of live melody, emotion and drama
It is a night where sweeping ballads meet toe tapping numbers, heartfelt anthems mix with funky modern beats, and classic show tunes sparkle with fresh new power.
Theatrical Symphony celebrates much of what people love about musicals, with big emotions, humour, and the kind of melodies that stay with you long after the curtain comes down.
From old school favourites filled with charm to bold contemporary hits with plenty of punch, the music covers the full spectrum of the theatre experience.

Anastasia Sydney
2026-04-07 - 2026-05-10 | Sydney Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009, Australia
ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film, is coming to Australia for the first time!
This dazzling production, by the Tony Award winning team Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Darko Tresnjak, transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. ANASTASIA follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
With much-loved songs like Journey to the Past and Once Upon a December, ANASTASIA has captivated audiences around the world—hailed as “A MONSTER HIT!” by The New York Times and “Irresistible!” by Variety.
ANASTASIA is recommended for ages 8yrs and older. All persons under 16yrs must be accompanied and sit alongside the accompanying adult.
NATIONAL TOUR
20 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026 Melbourne Regent Theatre
3-15 March 2026 Perth Crown Theatre
7 Apr – 10 May 2026 Sydney Lyric Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream STAG
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-21 | Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group, 50 Loeman Street, Strathmore, VIC, 3041, Australia
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays. It blends four Athenian lovers, fairies, and amateur actors, into a magical night where confusion reigns, love potions go awry in an enchanted forest, and mismatched pairs fall in and out of love. “The course of true love never did run smooth”. After mistaken identities, donkey-headed transformations, and comical chaos the topsy-turvy world right’s itself and love conquers all.

Anastasia Perth
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-15 | Crown Theatre Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA, 6100, Australia

AFTERGLOW Sydney
2026-02-26 - 2026-03-22 | Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
The climax is just the beginning.
S. Asher Gelman international hit play AFTERGLOW is finally heading to Sydney!
When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited. As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust, relationships are challenged and futures are shaken. A raw, funny, and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love.
The stellar cast of three compises Julian Curtis (Gaslight, Cock, Dance Academy), gold medal winning Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham (Strangers in Between, Jock Night, The Pool) and Matthew Predny (Titanique, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots).
After its critical success Off-Broadway and productions around the globe, Afterglow now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty, and connection to Sydney audiences!
“Funny and sensual” ★★★★ Queer Guru
“Achingly beautiful” ★★★★ Everything Theatre
“Passionate and poignant” ★★★★ Revstan
“Incredible… should not be missed!” ★★★★ Theatre Reviews
CONTENT WARNING: This production containers strong language and nudity, and is recommended for ages 16+

Mamma Mia
2026-02-07 - 2026-03-14 | The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
Secrets, Surprises & One Unforgettable Wedding
On a sun-soaked Greek island, bride-to-be Sophie dreams of a flawless wedding, complete with her father by her side—if only she knew who he was.
After secretly reading her mother Donna’s old diary, Sophie invites three men from Donna’s past, hoping to finally uncover which one is her father. As the wedding weekend unfolds, misunderstandings abound, old flames reignite, and emotions run wild, creating a celebration no one will ever forget.
This heartwarming and uplifting musical is a joyous journey through love, family, and connection, celebrating the bonds that define us, the secrets that shape us, and the moments that can change everything.
From the producer of critically acclaimed musical theatre hits including Avenue Q and The Three Little Pigs.

AFTERGLOW
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-21 | Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181, Australia
THE CLIMAX IS JUST THE BEGINNING
S. Asher Gelman’s international hit play Afterglow is heading to Melbourne for its highly anticipated Australian premiere!
When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited. As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty and trust – relationships are challenged and futures are shaken. A raw, funny and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment and modern love.
After its critical success Off-Broadway and productions around the globe, Afterglow now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty and connection to Melbourne audiences!

Putting It Together
2026-01-06 - 2026-02-15 | Foundry Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009, Australia
Putting It Together is a dazzling celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s greatest work. Set at a glamorous cocktail party, the show blends wit, charm, and razor-sharp insight as the cast navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and desire.
Featuring a seamless revue of Sondheim’s most iconic songs, audiences are taken on a journey through the genius of one of musical theatre’s most influential composers and lyricists — all wrapped within a clever and intimate story.
This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together some of Australia’s finest performers: Caroline O’Connor (Chicago, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, Hello Dolly, 9 to 5), Michael Cormick (The Phantom of the Opera,Sunset Boulevard, Beauty and the Beast), Nigel Huckle (Les Misérables, West Side Story, South Pacific), Bert LaBonté (Moulin Rouge!, The Book of Mormon, An Officer and a Gentleman), and Stefanie Caccamo (The Lord of the Rings, Once, Into the Woods). Together, they deliver extraordinary vocal power, charisma, and artistry to Sondheim’s timeless score. Their combined talent transforms the production into an unmissable theatrical experience — a stunning musical celebration of both Sondheim’s brilliance and the best of Australian stage talent.
Words and Music by Stephen Sondheim
Devised by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Musical Supervisor Guy Simpson
Directed and choreographed by Cameron Mitchell
Musical Direction by Kevin Wang
Set Design by Nick Fry
Costume Design by Nigel Shaw
Lighting Design by Trudy Dalgleish
Sound Design by Michael Waters
Creative Producer Sharon Millerchip
Produced by Impresario Productions
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

Annie The Musical Brisbane
2025-12-27 - 2026-01-31 | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey & Melbourne Street, QLD, 4101, Australia
Annie The Musical Brisbane. 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 opens in December at The Lyric Theatre, QPAC for a strictly limited season.
Starring 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.
It’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.
Directed 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.
A 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 Melbourne.
Show notice: This show may contain loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects, and strobe lighting.
Age recommendation: 6+
Annie’s running time is 2hrs 30 minutes, including a 20minute interval.
Touring
Sydney 27/2 – 6/6/2025
Melbourne 10/7 -8/11/2025
Brisbane 27/12 -31/1/2026

Cassie's Christmas- The Soundtrack to your Festive Season
2025-12-21 | Viva Melbourne, 64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051, Australia
Step into a dazzling world of festive cheer for Cassie’s Christmas 2025. A spectacular celebration filled with music, laughter, and heartwarming moments for all ages.
Featuring international musicians, captivating performances, and a joyful sing-along that will have everyone raising their voices in harmony, this is the ultimate holiday event you won’t want to miss.
Featuring Australia’s Leading Vocal Powerhouse Cassie McIvor.
Cassie has travelled the world commanding audiences at major Sporting Events, Halftime shows, in Theatre and Jazz performances and Cabaret and Circus Spectaculars.
This Season 10 Voice Finalist is known as one of Australia’s most sought-after vocalists for Elite Events and Gala Functions. Some of her clients include Crown, Miele, MG, Tennis Australia, Fox Sport, Morgan Stanley, Kane Construction, Optus, Monash Hospital, Shared Tables, My Room and Save Our Sons Charities.
Recently touring the country this year with the electrifying orchestral show Synthony, celebrating world dance anthems, she now brings her extraordinary talent to the magic of Christmas.
Enjoy a feast for the senses with delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment in a vibrant, cosy atmosphere. Whether you come for the classics you love, the global sounds of Christmas, or the chance to share the spirit of the season with friends and family, there is something for everyone.

Anastasia Melbourne
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-11 | Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Here You Come Again Adelaide
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-14 | Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide, 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Here You Come Again is a feel-good, high-energy musical comedy packed with all the greatest Dolly Parton hits. Featuring unforgettable songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, and of course Here You Come Again, this vibrant production tells the story of a devoted Dolly fan whose imaginary version of the legendary star helps him through life’s biggest ups and downs. With Dolly’s signature humour, heart, and wisdom, he learns powerful lessons about love, resilience, and finding your sparkle—even if your boots aren’t bedazzled.
Starring co-creator Tricia Paoluccio as Dolly herself, alongside Dash Kruck (Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar) and a stellar local cast and live band, this crowd-pleasing musical has been reimagined for Australian audiences by Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish. Co-created by Tricia Paoluccio, Gabriel Barre, and two-time Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch, this is the must-see musical event of 2025.
National Tour
Melbourne 12- 20 Jul 2025 Comedy Theatre.
Perth 22-31 Aug 2025 Regal Theatre
Sydney 12 -28 Sep 2025. Theatre Royal
Melbourne 23 Oct -2 Nov 2025 Comedy Theatre.
Newcastle 20 Nov 2025 Civic Theatre
Canberra 27-30 Nov 2025 Canberra Theatre Centre
Adelaide 6 -14 Dec 2025 Her Majestys Theatre

Sabotage
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-06 | The Motley Bauhaus, Carlton, 118 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
Welcome to the layover from hell.
The Protagonist is ready to board a one-way flight to destination unknown, but a series of delays delivers an unexpected passenger, the Antagonist, his older, more accomplished self. What begins as a reunion quickly spirals into a surreal showdown: who really knows who best, and who gets to move forward?
Part Waiting for Godot, part Looper, if they were bisexual men stuck in Tullamarine, the Protagonist and Antagonist are stranded at Melbourne’s premier airport with emotional baggage to burn.
A tender battleground of ego, regret and missed connections, Sabotage skewers ambition and holds self-love under siege in a wry take on the quarter-life crisis. Because when you’re boarding a flight to nowhere, all runways lead back to you.

Here You Come Again Canberra
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-30 | Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

When it Rains: An Elizabeth Stonebridge Murder Mystery
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-29 | Flight Path Theatre Marrickville, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW, 2204, Australia
As one of the most significant dates in human history looms, recently widowed Lady Thorncroft becomes the unwilling host to a wedding party forced off the road due to a severe rainstorm.
Then one by one the wedding party begins to die.
Can Lady Thorncroft’s best and oldest friend, philosophy professor Elizabeth Stonebridge, wade the muddied waters of deception to find the killer before the dead outnumber the living in the isolated English manor house?
CAST:
Savindi Tillekeratne is Elizabeth Stonebridge
Ella Sullivan is Lady Thorncroft
Sabrina Turner is Mary Chisholm
Cam Grivas is Harry Parker
Kiani Braund is Henrietta Parker and Agnes Fortescue
Harvey Withford-Cave is Bill Knighthope
Jess Campbell is Victor Davis
Jasmine Hing is Valentine Neiro and Constable Popplewick
Guzi Li is Scullery Maid Green
Written & Produced by James Neiro
Directed by Connor Crick
Presented by UTS Back Stage
Hosted by Flight Path Theatre Marrickville
Duration – 90 minutes with interval
https://events.humanitix.com/utsbackstagewir

Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again
2025-11-25 - 2025-12-13 | Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011, Australia
Alice Birch’s Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. is a ferocious work of contemporary theatre that refuses to behave. Through sharp, surreal and darkly funny vignettes, it twists words into weapons and turns everyday rituals inside out. What begins as an assault on the language and traditions that have shaped “womanhood” becomes something larger: a call to tear down the systems of oppression that divide and diminish us all.
In 2025, we explore this play through an intersectional lens inspired by bell hooks’ insistence that feminism is for everybody—across race, class and all gender expressions. Our company of artists bring their collective force to the stage, confronting the very structures we are working and breathing within. Revolt is startling and disarming, a howl of protest and maybe a map toward possibility: unflinching, unapologetic and urgently alive.
“Theatrical exhilaration in civil disobedience.” — The New York Times
Directed by Emily O’Brien-Brown

Here You Come Again Newcastle
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-23 | Civic Theatre Newcastle, 375 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Meow Meow's The Red Shoes
2025-11-19 - 2025-12-06 | Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia
From a chorus of hairy fawns to singing swans and showgirl stars, experience an unforgettable, frenetic song-and-dance into meaning with Meow Meow’s The Red Shoes.
Having wowed New York’s Carnegie Hall, the world-renowned performer behind Meow Meow’s Little Match Girl and Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid now urgently remedies ‘The Red Shoes’. This fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen brutally punished its covetous protagonist with an ever-dancing curse that propelled her far from heaven’s gates. Meow Meow asks: what if she could never start dancing at all? Can we save her? Can we save the world?!
A musical celebration that will shock you out of stagnancy and into ecstatic oblivion from ‘the queen of chanson’ (Berliner Zeitung) with ‘devilish funny bones and heavenly vocal chords’ (Evening Standard UK), Meow Meow.
Leave in love with life again.
Remember why you wanted to dance in the first place.

Rhinestone Rex & Miss Monica
2025-11-13 - 2025-12-06 | The Lowe Auditorium, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156, Australia
It’s an age-old question: do opposites attract? More specifically, could you date someone who had completely different music tastes to you?
Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica explores this contested idea with oodles of wit and charm through the story of a very unlikely pair.
It’s the beginnings of a new friendship between Miss Monica and her contractor Gary. Monica has taken leave from the Sydney Symphony due to tendonitis in her shoulder and decides to employ Gary to install her IKEA-designed decor.
Unbeknownst to the trained musician, Gary has an alter ego of Rhinestone Rex, a washed-up country music star who intends to convince Monica that country music is just as valid as her classical taste.
Both single and alone, a little spark forms between the two, but are they too dissimilar to match or do opposites attract?

Romeo & Juliet
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 | Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3020, Australia
Did my heart love till now?
– Romeo & Juliet, Act 1 Scene 5
After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers. And despite the unending, violent feud between their families, they will risk everything to be together.
This raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet will envelop you in the passion, the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s most evocative tragedy.
Peter Evans’s critically acclaimed production of the greatest love story ever told returns to stages in 2025. Introducing the magnetic Madeline Li as Juliet, this exquisite production is not to be missed.

Blackadder II
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-22 | Beaumaris Theatre, 82 WELLS ROAD, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Blackadder II, a stage adaptation by Dan Bellis and Harrison Ewart-Dart based on the original BBC Television Series created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd
In fair Elizabethan England, there dwells Edmund Blackadder, a wit as sharp as his pointed beard, though his fortune proves ever fickle. A knave both cunning and proud, he doth seek power and favour in Queen Elizabeth’s court, yet he’s thwarted by fools, from his dimwitted servant Baldrick to his boorish friend, Lord Percy.
Wary of the Queen’s capricious wrath, he doth dance betwixt ambition and survival, crafting schemes bold yet oft undone by folly. His quest for glory doth end ever in despair, for fate conspires to render him a jest, e’er trapped in Fortune’s cruel jesting snare.
Blackadder II is presented with cabaret-style seating at round tables of 10. This production will have two 15 minute intervals. Please BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses.
