The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Subverse Theatre will present the premiere season of THE SACRIFICE OF FARINELLI, an original Australian work written and directed by Stuart Bruce, at the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, blending baroque music, immersive theatre, and cutting-edge sound technology.
PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' has announced its all-Australian cast for the 10th anniversary tour, which will visit Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne from July 25 through August 23, 2026.
Victorian Opera will present the Melbourne debut of REG LIVERMORE'S NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne, featuring Ethan Jones in the title role alongside stage veterans Maria Mercedes and Robert Grubb.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy reunite for OLD FRIENDS, with Sydney performances at Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel followed by a national tour across Australia.
Waitress is serving up performances in Melbourne, check out behind the scenes photos of the cast gathered behind the scenes at Her Majesty's Theatre to bring the beloved Broadway musical to life.
Spiderbait announced local openers for all dates on their Ivy & the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring female and gender diverse artists across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Newcastle.
FOREVERAFTER, conceived and curated by The Presets, announced dates at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sydney's Carriageworks, and Brisbane's Riverstage, with Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang DJs, and FUKHED.
The full cast for GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents' production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN has been announced, with Anthony LaPaglia reprising his role as Willy Loman for limited seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Monkey Baa Theatre Company's stage adaptation of Judy Horacek and Mem Fox's WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP? will play Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse as part of an 80-venue national tour, blending puppetry and animation for young audiences.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Acclaimed Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin AO announced she will step down as Artistic Director & CEO of Lucy Guerin Inc after a 25-year tenure, with the company now seeking a new artistic leader.
The Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is now underway, with the official opening of the Melbourne season at the Athenaeum Theatre.
The Australian production of Beetlejuice has announced that they will continue with performances at the QPAC Lyric Theater through July 7, canceling any further performances dates.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will present UNDER THE CANOPY, featuring classical accordionist James Crabb, with performances in Melbourne, Ballarat and Werribee.
The Very Popular Theatre Company announced an all-Australian cast of 31 performers for MAMMA MIA! at The Star Gold Coast, with five Gold Coast and Brisbane locals in principal roles.
CURTAIN CALL: THE HITS OF BROADWAY will bring 35 numbers from nearly 30 musicals, including HAMILTON, SIX, and WICKED, to Melbourne's The MC Showroom, performed by a live cast and band.
Christopher Nolan's cult neo-noir film Memento will screen at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall with a live percussion score composed and performed by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard drummer Michael Cavanagh, presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and MIFF.
Arts House will present A BIT THING, a free immersive installation by Dr Paola Balla, Katen Balla, and Rosie Kalina, built inside North Melbourne Town Hall as an intergenerational Blak family home.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.
Spiegel Haus Melbourne announced a closing date for its inaugural season, with BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE extending for a fourth time and debuting a new international cast before the venue shuts its doors.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, performing John Williams' Oscar-nominated score live to film at The Plenary, MCEC, as part of the global 25 Years of Magic celebration.
Lewis Major's award-winning dance work TRIPTYCH, which has toured 12 countries and earned over a dozen awards, will make its Victorian premiere at Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne.
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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Play In A Day: Volpone, Or, The Fox The University of Melbourne (11/18-11/18) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |
