Australia Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Top Australian Artists to Perform at BMW Opera For All Free Concert in Fed Square
BMW Opera For All will present a free concert featuring leading Australian artists at Federation Square on February 20, 2026.
Bret McKenzie Adds New Shows to Australian Tour
Bret McKenzie has added an Adelaide show to his Australia tour, as well as adding second shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Freya Skye Sets New 'Stars Align' Tour Dates Across Australia, Europe, the U.S., and Europe
Freya Skye announces her Stars Align tour, kicking off June 7 in Brisbane, AU! The Zombies 4 breakout star heads to Australia, the U.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Perform Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and AWR Music Productions will present the internationally acclaimed concert experience Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY at Hamer Hall from 23 – 25 July.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL To Return To Sydney In March 2027
Global Creatures has announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will return to Sydney in March 2027, promising another spectacular season of this beloved production.
Al Jardine To Tour Australia In 2026 With The Pet Sounds Band
Al Jardine will tour Australia in 2026 with The Pet Sounds Band, performing Beach Boys classics and deep cuts.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Australian Premiere Cast Unveiled
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL has announced its cast for the Australian premiere, featuring Emma Caporaso and a mix of seasoned performers.
Griffin Theatre Company's PRIMA FACIE to Return to Australian Stages
One of the most influential theatrical works of the 21st century, seen by over one million people worldwide and translated into more than 30 languages, Prima Facie returns to Australian stages in a landmark homecoming season.
Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced the Australian cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Emma Algeri's MRS MARVIN Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2026
Emma Algeri's character 'Mrs Marvin' will tour Australia in 2026, showcasing a unique blend of comedy and music following critical acclaim.
Arts Centre Melbourne to Showcase Australian Books and Unique Performances
Following a summer of family programming that welcomed more than 24,000 visitors through the doors, Arts Centre Melbourne has announced a new season of distinctive and engaging works.
Postmodern Jukebox Bringing THE FUTURE IS VINTAGE Tour to Australia
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX has announced a tour with their brand-new show, which will take them to cities across UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, to kick off their 2026 THE FUTURE IS VINTAGE World Tour.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Rob Mills and More to Lead WAITRESS Australia Premiere
Casting has been announced for the Australian Premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne from 1 May, and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte and More to Star in WAITRESS Australian Premiere
The cast has been revealed for the Australian Premiere of Broadway’s Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne and the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Arts House to Present a Groundbreaking Cyber-Opera in 2026
Opera for the Dead | 祭歌 is a modern Chinese cyber-opera that delves into the connection between life, death and mourning as an embodied, multi-sensory ritual.
SOME SECRETS SHOULD BE KEPT SECRET Comes to La Mama This March
La Mama will host the final chapter of Glenn Shea's 'An Indigenous Trilogy', exploring deep-seated secrets through a Black gothic narrative at La Mama HQ.
In Unity World-Class Musicians Light Up Heritage Synagogues with immersive LIVE AT YOURS concerts
Live at Yours opens its 2026 season with an artistic gesture that is both culturally resonant and architecturally bold: immersive concerts presented inside two heritage-listed architectural masterpieces.
West End Revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sets 2026 Australia Tour
Following sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof is set to tour Australia in 2026, with its inaugural premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Present EMMA DONOVAN: TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present Emma Donovan: Take Me To The River as its 2026 NAIDOC Week celebration — a powerful concert of soul, story and cultural connection led by one of Australia's most distinctive voices.
Lion Heart Dance Company To Premiere WHAT THE FLOCK At Chapel Off Chapel
To celebrate 10 years of creating art that moves the heart, Lion Heart Dance Company is premiering What The Flock, a brand new work by Green Room Award nominated choreographer, Benjamin Curé, at Chapel Off Chapel from 4-8 March 2026.
Matteo Bocelli Returning to Australia with 'Falling In Love' World Tour
Following sold-out performances around the world, Matteo Bocelli will perform five Australian shows, opening the tour in Perth, before making his debut performance in Adelaide, and continuing to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Arts House Will Present World Premiere Of SPECIALS By Kath Duncan
Arts House will present the world premiere of Specials, a new work by playwright Kath Duncan developed through the Warehouse Residency program.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra to Debut FLEXIBLE SKY with Slava Grigoryan in 2026
The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will kick off its 2026 season with Flexible Sky, featuring guitarist Slava Grigoryan and two world premieres, showcasing a blend of classical innovation and virtuosity.
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Dance Palace Luna Park (8/20-9/12) |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest - Preview Athenaeum Theatre One (11/13-11/15) |
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |
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The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider Hamer Hall (8/07-8/07) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |