FORTYFIVEDOWNSTAIRS

by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2025

The Sydney Opera House has announced the appointment of Harry Prouse to its artistic leadership team as Head of Contemporary Performance, leading the next chapter of imaginative programming inspired by the best of contemporary culture....

by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2025

Clovelly Fox’s artistic director Tyran Parke has announced the cast members and creative team behind its highly anticipated production of ORDINARY DAYS, performing at fortyfivedownstairs....

by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2025

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....

by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2025

Bare Witness Theatre Company will bring their critically acclaimed production, Smokescreen, to Melbourne’s iconic fortyfivedownstairs for a limited season this July....

by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2025

Victoria’s theatre industry came together on Monday May 5th at the Comedy Theatre to reveal the winners for the 2025 Green Room Awards and the recipients are still celebrating. Learn more here!...

by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2025

fortyfivedownstairs invites you to experience two weeks of chamber music at the Chamber Music Festival 2025, running this May. Learn more about the upcoming event here!...

by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025

The queer black comedy Trophy Boys will tour nationally this year including a return to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio for a limited season in August. Learn more here!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2025

Brought to you by the team behind 'the perfect comedy show' Mastress of Ceremonies and the smash hit Dream House, Heather Valentine and Carl Whitehouse join forces again for Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Train Cake. Learn more!...