Amanda LaBonte

You're invited into a labyrinth of magic and adventure where reality and dreams collide.  Part narrative, part roaming, part “choose your own adventure”, The Dream Laboratory will provide a unique interactive live experience like nothing Geelong has seen before. 

A near drowned damsel steps into the spotlight - a gothic black comedy about secrets, madness and mansplaining. The time could not be more apt. As women across the globe stand up and find their voice, have their stories told and exposed, Essential Theatre and Three Birds Theatre take great pride in announcing the premiere season of 'Enter Ophelia'.

Five female artists make up two of Melbourne's most exciting indie theatre companies. They come together to present this world premiere at La Mama from February 20th - March 4th.

The city of Rome is suffering, restless, and lying in secret senators cry for the blood of Julius Caesar, a prize they will have. Shakespeare's classic retelling of the historic events surrounding political turmoil in ancient empires has seen countless further renditions, adaptations, references and critiques.

BARASSI THE STAGE SHOW is returning for a strictly limited season from 23 April to 5 May at the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre, Melbourne following the success, rave reviews and recommendation from the man himself, Ron Barrasi, of the inaugural season in 2012.

BARASSI THE STAGE SHOW is returning for a strictly limited season from 23 April to 5 May at the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre, Melbourne following the success, rave reviews and recommendation from the man himself, Ron Barrasi, of the inaugural season in 2012.

The new production BARASSI THE STAGE SHOW aims to marry two of Melbourne's great loves - theatre and sport. And according to its star Steve Bastoni, this particular combination is a match made in heaven.

BARASSI is the story of iconic Australian footballer, coach, motivator and father of modern football, Ron Barassi depicted in an epic fashion, from child to elder statesman. It is a story of determination, passion and courage, of success and failure. The producers have announced the cast for this premiere production of Barassi, which will open at the Athenaeum Theatre tonight, 20 September. The cast features Steve Bastoni, Chris Asimos, Matt Parkinson, Jane Clifton, Richard Sutherland, Glenn Maynard, Amanda LaBonte, Bartholomew Walsh and footballer Russell Robertson.

The cast of the new Australian stage play BARASSI have begun rehearsals. After years of planning, months of casting and weeks of nervous energy the full cast and crew are thrilled to finally all be together to start the BARASSI journey.

BARASSI is the story of iconic Australian footballer, coach, motivator and father of modern football, Ron Barassi depicted in an epic fashion, from child to elder statesman. It is a story of determination, passion and courage, of success and failure. The producers have announced the cast for this premiere production of Barassi, which will open at the Athenaeum Theatre on 20 September. The cast features Steve Bastoni, Chris Asimos, Matt Parkinson, Jane Clifton, Richard Sutherland, Glenn Maynard, Amanda LaBonte, Bartholomew Walsh and footballer Russell Robertson.

The Melbourne Festival may have ended, but fortyfivedownstairs doesn't stop. Previewing tonight and opening Thursday 27 October A Stranger in Town, the newest original Australian musical, based on a true story.