The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Arts Centre Melbourne announced new workshops exploring neurodiversity, dementia care, and club dance as part of its PLAY program, including NEUROVISION, a cabaret show made with disability-led Schizy Inc, and Improvising Care, a first-of-its-kind dementia workshop in Australia.
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced MSO+, a musician-led programming initiative appointing veteran violinist Monica Curro as Creative Director to develop community-focused projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Reuben Kaye will return with a brand-new solo cabaret comedy show, Hard to Swallow sharper, sexier and more political than ever, touring Australia in 2026.
Comedian Bobby Lee, known for his years as a cast member on MAD TV, will bring THE FINALLY TOUR to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian String Quartet will launch its 2026 national touring season with a program featuring works by Elizabeth Younan, Haydn, Clara Schumann, and Prokofiev across six Australian cities.
Strut & Fret's BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE has extended for a third time at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, with the venue projected to reach 100,000 tickets sold across its inaugural season.
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
The Academy Award-winning film La La Land will be screened live with a full orchestra performing the score across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, marking the film's 10th anniversary.
Melbourne's RISING festival announced an expanded program featuring city-wide parties, First Peoples-led projects, and public events across clubs, streets, and civic spaces, including a free Pasifika block party at Fed Square.
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.
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Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, Fiddler on the Roof has announced it will play Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre.
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.
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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.
British comedian Bill Bailey announced a 2026 Australian tour spanning 12 cities, with stops in Launceston, Hobart, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Rooty Hill, Canberra, and Adelaide.
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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 ‘80s phenomenon Footloose: The Musical will tour Australia with an Adelaide premiere on 11 April at Her Majesty's Theatre, followed by seasons in major venues across Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and Perth.
Irish folk group, The High Kings, are bringing their Rocky Road Tour 2026 down under, with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and more.
MELBOURNE OPERA will stage Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished) from 26 April to 3 May at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne, offering a timely interpretation of the classic opera.
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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Scandal Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3/06-12/12) |
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Dance Palace Luna Park (8/20-9/12) |
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Steel Magnolias The Athenaeum (7/23-8/09) |
