Arts Centre Melbourne Will Present Trick Of The Light Theatre’s THE BOOKBINDER
Arts Centre Melbourne will welcome Trick of the Light Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production THE BOOKBINDER, bringing the inventive one-man show to The Show Room.
Australia Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Omega Ensemble To Open 2026 Season With STARBURST National Tour
Omega Ensemble will launch its upcoming season with Starburst, a national tour featuring Australian trumpeter David Elton.
Australian Museum Of Performing Arts To Open DIVA, A New Blockbuster Exhibition
The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will open DIVA, a major new exhibition developed with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION Extends Melbourne Run
Harry Potter: The Exhibition will remain on view in Melbourne following an extension due to strong attendance.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public December 11
Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Tickets on Sale this Week for WAITRESS in Melbourne
Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Melbourne premiere of Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre starting May 1, 2026, and general public tickets go on sale this Friday, December 12.
Theatre Works Executive Director, Dianne Toulson, Announces Planned Departure
After eight years of transformative leadership, Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson has announced that she will step down from the role in 2026.
Cast Set For THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Victorian Opera
Bursting with much-loved music, Gilbert and Sulivan's operetta has long remained a crowd favourite with classics including ‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General', ‘Poor Wandering One' and ‘I am the Pirate King'.
Irish Music Group Celtic Thunder Sets Australian Tour
The internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, has announced its brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder, which will tour Australia in March 2026.
Bird's Basement Celebrates Ten Years in Melbourne
Hidden just off La Trobe Street on Singer's Lane sits Bird's Basement, Melbourne's leading live music, dinner show and jazz destination.
Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre Will Reopen Six Months Ahead Of Schedule
Art Centre Melbourne's famed State Theatre is set to open six months ahead of schedule, making it the first completed milestone as part of the $1.
MSO's Free Concert Series to Take Place At The Sidney Myer Music Bowl
For the first time in 13 years, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to its tradition of presenting four symphonic concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Full Cast Set For Victorian Opera's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Victorian Opera has announced the full cast for its production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, coming to the Palais Theatre from 31 January to 6 February.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards.
Spiegel Haus Melbourne Expands Summer Programming With MIDSUMMA Shows And Latin New Year’s Eve Celebration
Spiegel Haus Melbourne will expand its summer offerings with a lineup of cabaret, comedy, circus, and nightlife programming, while also serving as the official artist bar for Midsumma 2026.
WAITRESS to Open in Melbourne Ahead of Sydney Run
Sara Bareilles' Waitress announced a May 2026 Melbourne run ahead of its a season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August; The Melbourne run will be at Her Majesty’s Theatre, with Sydney's at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Michael Cassel Group Launches Work Experience Program For 2026
This program creates opportunities for secondary school, tertiary and vocational education students, recent graduates and early-career professionals to learn from Michael Cassel Group’s expertise.
Aakash Odedra's Dance Work Inspired By An Ancient Sufi Myth Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
Award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra will return to Australia with his critically acclaimed dance work, Songs of the Bulbul at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne.
Josh Groban Sets 'Gems' World Tour for 2026 with Stops in London, Paris, Dublin & More
Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has announced his first world tour in 10 years, with Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.
The National Drama School Actors Ensemble Will Perform GOLDEN SOIL & WEALTH FOR TOIL
Under the direction of Clowning and Bouffon master Fabio Motta, The National Drama School Actors Ensemble, comprising final year Advanced Diploma students, present their self-devised end-of-year production Golden Soil & Wealth for Toil.
Huon to Join Midnight Til Morning on Australian Tour
Midnight Til Morning have announced that local artist Huon will join them on their upcoming debut east coast tour, which kicks off on Thursday 20 November.
Cast Set For LOVE ACTUALLY? in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
Following extensive auditions across Australia, the Off-Broadway smash hit, Love Actually? The Musical Parody has announced three separate local casts for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane's festive seasons.
Rob Mills, Casey Donovan, And Paulini Reunite For John Foreman's THE IDOLS OF MUSICAL THEATRE
Rob Mills, Casey Donovan, and Paulini reunite with John Foreman for The Idols of Musical Theatre at Melbourne Recital Centre on December 27–28.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION Will Launch After Hours Events
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is inviting its adult fans to experience the world-renowned exhibition, in a new way with the launch of After Hours, an exclusive 18+ event debuting in Melbourne in November.
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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Dance Palace Luna Park (8/20-9/12) |
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Play In A Day: Volpone, Or, The Fox The University of Melbourne (11/18-11/18) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Steel Magnolias The Athenaeum (7/23-8/09) |
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |