The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Motley WhereHaus will open this Melbourne International Comedy Festival at 432 Queen Street, Melbourne — adjacent to Queen Victoria Market — on Monday 23 March as the largest independent artist-run venue in Melbourne.
Hernan Maccagno, known for his unique approach to magic, will present two distinct shows at the Melbourne Magic Festival in 2026, including the exclusive 'Reflection of the Impossible'.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will reunite with one of Australia's most electrifying contemporary artists, Vera Blue, for a spectacular one-night only collision of intimacy and scale, where electronic pulse meets full symphonic force.
Beginning at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday 25 July, Laufey will take her A Matter Of Time Tour nationwide, landing in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 12 August.
Chris Demos will star in the upcoming festival performance of CHIPS IN THE NIGHT, marking a notable return to the stage.
Elmo's Circus Dream is bringing its magical Big Top adventure to Dingley Village, Bayswater and Craigieburn for a limited season.
Additional performers have been announced who will play lead roles and ensemble in the Australian Premiere of Broadway's musical WAITRESS, which will ignite Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne.
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Briefs Factory will present BRIEFS: THE WORKS at Spiegel Haus Melbourne from March 18 to April 19, 2026, featuring a blend of cabaret and provocative performance art.
The Green Room award-winning theatre company Bloomshed (Pride & Prejudice, Paradise Lost) will stage an epic rework of the famous Orwell fable Animal Farm at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio.
Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its glorious Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s iconic My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform at Arts Centre Melbourne’s refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre when its season opens in November 2026.
Comedian George Rigden will present his new show 'SELF INFLICTED' at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, exploring themes of cancellation and recovery.
Due to presale ticket demand for Freya Skye's Australian 'Stars Align Tour,' venues have been upgraded for the Sydney and Melbourne stops this June.
Legendary comedian, Jeff Dunham has announced his return to Australia in August 2026, kicking off in Perth in August then heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
From 6th April – 19th April 2026, The Breakup Variety Hour, an electrifying show from Brooklyn artist Ariana and the Rose, makes its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, before heading to the Sydney Comedy Festival from 23rd – 24th April.
Victorian Opera will present NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat, featuring a cast of Australian musical-theatre greats for a limited two-performance run.
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Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett will return to Melbourne for a strictly limited run, playing five shows only at the Comedy Theatre next month.
Featuring all the best songs from the hit Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, Twinkle Town shows the highs and lows of theatre life.
BMW Opera For All will present a free concert featuring leading Australian artists at Federation Square on February 20, 2026.
Bret McKenzie has added an Adelaide show to his Australia tour, as well as adding second shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
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 and AWR Music Productions will present the internationally acclaimed concert experience Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY at Hamer Hall from 23 – 25 July.
Global Creatures has announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will return to Sydney in March 2027, promising another spectacular season of this beloved production.
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Scandal Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider Hamer Hall (8/07-8/07) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest - Preview Athenaeum Theatre One (11/13-11/15) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3/06-12/12) |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |
