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The Athenaeum

Melbourne
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Melbourne, Australia Critics Wanted

BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage our over 130 regional areas. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.

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Your compensation as a featured writer with us not only includes exclusive press seats to all of the shows you cover (as is standard in your area and arranged between you and the theater) but also the opportunity to be published under your own byline and publishing profile on both the local and main pages of the site for maximum exposure to our 5M+ monthly visitors.

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Past Shows

The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

Mar 4 – Mar 22, 2026

Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope...

Saturday Night Fever

Saturday Night Fever

Jan 8 – Jan 25, 2026

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the ultimate celebration of the 1970s disco phenomenon that defined a generation and includes the Bee Gee’s hits ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘Night...

Shimmery Burlesque

Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2024

Shimmery Burlesque returns to the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne after a successful debut, offering a vibrant exploration of Burlesque through the eyes of Lady Shimmery,...

Club Vegas

Club Vegas

May 29 – Jun 2, 2024

Welcome Back to CLUB VEGAS – The Spectacle!Prepare to be mesmerized once more by the show that captures the glitz and over-the-top glamour of Las...

Dog Man: The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical

Jan 17 – Jan 28, 2024

Part dog, part man, ALL HERO! Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters come to life in an epic new musical playing at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre these Summer...

Jazz Men

Jazz Men

Jan 10 – Jan 11, 2024

Experience a scorching hot fusion of cabaret and sensuality that will leave you breathless.Moving to the rhythm of passion captivate your imagination with their every...

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Oct 3 – Dec 17, 2023

Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll...

Melbourne Opera presents Maria Stuarda

Melbourne Opera presents Maria Stuarda

Sep 9 – Sep 17, 2023

Acclaimed Melbourne soprano Helena Dix returns from an internationally broadcasted performance in the title role of Norma at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, to make her...

Club Vegas - The Spectacle

Club Vegas - The Spectacle

Sep 1 – Sep 3, 2023

Club Vegas comes to Melbourne and is set to dazzle audiences of all ages in a lavish and breathtaking, modern nod to the glamour and...

Shake Rattle 'N' Roll

Shake Rattle 'N' Roll

May 12 – May 14, 2023

Following sell out performances across Australia in 2022, and by overwhelming demand, SHAKE RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL returns to The Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne!The music that you...

ORACLE - the myth

ORACLE - the myth

Jan 19 – Feb 11, 2023

A MYTHICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS AND CONSTELLATIONSFrom the creative team behind the award-winning MATADOR & the critically acclaimed MANSION, comes Bass Fam creative’s latest box...

ORACLE - the myth

ORACLE - the myth

Jul 14 – Jul 30, 2022

From the creative team behind the award, winning MATADOR & the critically acclaimed MANSION, comes their latest award winning, box office hit fusion of circus,...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Jul 7 – Jul 10, 2022

The Gruffalo, based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. After sellout seasons across the world, includingLondons West End &...

The Very Hungary Caterpillar

The Very Hungary Caterpillar

Jul 2 – Jul 5, 2022

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends come to life on stage in a masterful theatrical experience....

The ISO That Nearly Stole Christmas

The ISO That Nearly Stole Christmas

Dec 12

Skunkworks Productions in collaboration with the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall invites music and comedy lovers to rediscover Christmas, ISO style. Bursting with wit, charm and...

Disenchanted

FeaturedDisenchanted

Sep 6 – Sep 8, 2018

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE IN MELBOURNE Following multiple sold out seasons across America and around the world, Mad About Theatre is thrilled to present the Australian premiere...

Australia Day by Jonathan Biggins

Australia Day by Jonathan Biggins

Sep 24 – Sep 26, 2015

Written and directed by acclaimed playwright and Sydney Theatre Company satirist Jonathan Biggins, Australia Day returns to Melbourne in a brand new production.The Australia Day...

Fidelio - presented by Melbourne Opera

Fidelio - presented by Melbourne Opera

Feb 2 – Mar 2, 2013

Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, a work on which he lavished great attention and some of his most inspiring and dramatic music, launches Melbourne Opera's 2013...

Cosi Fan Tutte - presented by Melbourne Opera

Cosi Fan Tutte - presented by Melbourne Opera

Jul 11 – Jul 31, 2012

Melbourne Opera has updated the traditional story to 1960s Melbourne, when strict moral values are challenged by free love. Confusion and high comedy ensues, combined...

Videos


One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest in Melbourne, Australia One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest
Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06)
Ganesh vs the Third Reich in Melbourne, Australia Ganesh vs the Third Reich
Union Theatre (6/17-6/19)
Orchestra Victoria with Caroline O’Connor in Melbourne, Australia Orchestra Victoria with Caroline O’Connor
Arts Centre Melbourne (7/20-7/20)
Rabbit & Watson by Shane Woon in Melbourne, Australia Rabbit & Watson by Shane Woon
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (7/15-7/26)
In Shadows (Dalam Bayang-Bayang) in Melbourne, Australia In Shadows (Dalam Bayang-Bayang)
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (6/24-6/28)
The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider in Melbourne, Australia The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne (8/07-8/07)
Ganesh vs the Third Reich - WITH Post-Show Artist Talk in Melbourne, Australia Ganesh vs the Third Reich - WITH Post-Show Artist Talk
Union Theatre (6/18-6/18)
Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne
The Show Room (7/31-8/01)
Menopause The Musical in Melbourne, Australia Menopause The Musical
Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06)
Curtain Call: The Hits of Broadway in Melbourne, Australia Curtain Call: The Hits of Broadway
The MC Showroom (7/17-7/18)