AUSTRALIA THEATRE NEWSROOM

Trinity St Kilda announced a $2 million renovation that will introduce all-season weatherproofing, late-night music, and capacity for 450 guests, marking a full takeover of the former church site.

Journalist Cheng Lei will perform 1154 DAYS, a live-cinematic theatre work about her 1154 days in Chinese detention, at Arts House in North Melbourne.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Danny Elfman's score live to picture for the Australian premiere of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS IN CONCERT at Hamer Hall on October 30 and 31, conducted by Nicholas Buc.

AMPA's debut exhibition DIVA, featuring costumes worn by Cher, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, and Kylie Minogue, closes April 26 at Arts Centre Melbourne, with half-price tickets and free public transport now available.

Victorian Opera announced a Melbourne season of REG LIVERMORE'S NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL, playing July 24–25 at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne, with Reg Livermore AO appearing in a cameo role.

The City of Stonnington will present 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' at Victoria Gardens, Prahran on February 7, 2026, as part of the 24th annual Classics Opera series.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced a new initiative offering $20 First Look seats for all its upcoming concerts.

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut.

Joseph Green will present his new comedic play 'THE MUSHROOM LADY' at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival.

BMW and Opera Australia announced a collaboration for the 2026 Opera for All concert, aiming to make opera accessible to a broader audience.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Fresh off three worldwide comedy tours, Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand new show Hot & Healed to Australia and New Zealand.

Australia’s National Youth Circus, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, will launch its first-ever Melbourne training program in January 2026, offering contemporary circus classes for all ages at Circus Centre Melbourne.

After acclaimed productions in 2014 and 2019 and international workshops, Drew Downing’s REBEL will return to Melbourne in 2026.

Master magician Tim Ellis has unveiled THE HOUSE OF GAMES, his eleventh full-length theatrical production since the opening of the Laneway Theatre in 2017.

After a 23 year hiatus, double cancer survivor and previous Moosehead Award-winner Katrina Mathers (The Wedge, Flipside, Footy Chicks) now returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

St Michael's community and St Kilda creatives will collaborate for a poignant production of RENT at Midsumma 2026, with Performances at Performing Arts Centre, St George's from January 21-24.

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced its School Holiday Workshops program, featuring hands-on creative sessions for children and families.

Australian Contemporary Opera Co.

Slicing across the Theatre Works stage in the heat of Melbourne tennis-mania this Midsumma Festival is Australian Open — Angus Cameron’s wickedly funny play about elite tennis, family, and open relationships.

Elbow Room Theatre will offer a new spin on the witch in history this February in their latest show presented by La Mama.

月を見る夜 Moongazing will kick off LA MAMA PRESENTS in February 2026 at La Mama HQ.