The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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Casting has been revealed for the upcoming production of TARZAN in Australia.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced a third and final performance of PIANO MAN: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL, taking place on Saturday 15 November at 7:30pm at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.
Due to presale ticket demand, second and final Sydney and Melbourne shows have been added for Kelsea Ballerini's Live on Tour in Australia.
Melbourne performer and writer, Conor Beaumont is set to star as the infamous Patrick Bateman when American Psycho – The Musical arrives at Chapel Off Chapel in September this year.
The Rose Byrne-led dramedy, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, has been announced as the official Opening Night film of the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), with tickets now on sale.
Clovelly Fox will return to fortyfivedownstairs this August to present ORDINARY DAYS, a humorous and inspiring musical written by highly celebrated composer and lyricist Adam Gwon.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September.
Five‑time GRAMMY Award nominee, multiple Academy of Country Music and CMA Award winner, and multi‑platinum singer‑songwriter, producer, and author Kelsea Ballerini will return to Australia this December for a run of highly anticipated headline shows.
Following overwhelming demand, a second and final Melbourne show has been added to AC/DC’s 2025 POWER UP Tour, taking place later this year.
Due to demand for Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour, award-winning artist Katie Noonan has added a second Melbourne show to her national tour, heading across the country this September to November.
Five years in the making, Smoke and Mirrors Productions finally bring their singular production of Frederick Nott’s iconic play to Melbourne audiences.
Beloved Australian star of stage and screen, Noni Hazlehurst will return to Arts Centre Melbourne for the world premiere of The Lark – a powerful, moving meditation on life, death and change, playing in the Fairfax Studio.
AC/DC are set to return to tour Australia this November and December for the 2025 POWER UP Tour, marking their first Australian dates since 2025.
Chamber Made will transform Melbourne Recital Centre into a sonic playground with Listening Acts – a bold takeover of its public and hidden spaces for the Now or Never festival.
State Theatre Company South Australia and Melbourne Theatre Company will bring the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo to Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Soundworks Productions’ much-lauded production of Songs For A New World now returns to Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel this August for a strictly limited season.
Over the long weekend, ABC Classic 100: Piano unveiled Australia's favourite 100 piano pieces in one of the most celebrated countdowns in its 24-year history.
Bare Witness Theatre Company will bring their critically acclaimed production, Smokescreen, to Melbourne’s iconic fortyfivedownstairs for a limited season this July.
The Victorian premiere of Thrones! The Musical Parody is NOW PLAYING at St Kilda’s Alex Theatre, and is taking over the city in a bloody, sexy snow storm following smash hit seasons at Sydney Opera House and Edinburgh Fringe.
Following a sell-out season as part of Sleepless Festival Footscray, Australia's first-ever virtual reality immersive theatre experience, THE DOOR IN QUESTION, will return to Melbourne this June offering a descent into altered perception.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced the return of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.
TARZAN – The Stage Musical brings Disney’s epic animated film to life on stage in a high-flying action adventure, complete with aerial choreography and unforgettable music to the soundtrack of Phil Collins.
Families are invited to step right up and experience the magic of Elmo’s Circus Dream, a dazzling new live stage spectacular making its world premiere at Caulfield Racecourse.
A new production of American Psycho – The Musical will arrive in Melbourne in September 2025.
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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) |
