What's on stage in Melbourne & Victoria. Find a theatre show or musical to see.
by Alison Campbell Rate Directed by Matthew Freeman. ​The Peppercorn Tree is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and first staged in 2010. Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion …
A spine-tingling romantic thriller. Charlotte is a Berliner through and through. Tom is a foreigner, travelling around Europe. After meeting in a bar, sparks fly between them and she invites him to spend the night at her place. As they navigate the ritual of seduction, their desire gives way to secrets that cannot be ignored …
First love is a bittersweet symphony! Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter, Annette Hargrove. …
-A play by Hugh Whitemore. The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the …
The Last Quiz Night on Earth (written by Alison Carr and directed by Bob Bramble) is a comedy-drama. Audience and actors engage in a pub trivia night. And it's your last ever opportunity to win anything! A large, asteroid is earth bound, its impact imminent and nothing can prevent the collision. There are no dinosaurs* …
No Business Like… The Stand Off Written By: William Alexander Directed By: Alex McMurray Cast Sir Thomas Stillman: Shannon Nicholson Edith Baxter: Irene Hogan Samuel Stillman: Bruce Carboon Mavis Heatherton: Irena Fitzsimon Harry Strange: Tim Hawthorne Olga Turnitoff: Chantelle Fernandez Mrs. Gable: Laurel Jansen Sergeant Wise: Carl Reeson Constable Casper: Tim Hawthorne Constable Mel: Alex …
Set in a coastal cottage in the north of England, Mary, Teresa and Catherine gather to prepare for their mother’s funeral. As they confront their shared past, their memories and conflicting recollections of childhood resurface revealing deep-seated rivalries, secrets, and the powerful impact of their mother’s presence. Stephenson’s memorable drama/comedy won the 2000 Laurence Olivier …
A spell-binding variety night that smashes binaries and captures hearts, brought to you by Melbourne’s original queer comedy coven. Good vs evil. Feminism vs transphobia. Left boob vs right boob- These are just some of the binaries we will be deconstructing when class commences at The Titwitchez School of Titcraft and Boobery. This Melbourne International Comedy …
In the old CFA hall, on the outskirts of town, five women gather, to sing, to connect, to share food & daily life updates… Having splintered from their original choir (on a matter of principle), Barbara, Mack, Savannah, Totty & Aseni, with latest recruit Peter along for the ride, have got themselves a new name, …
A tale as old as time, love, marriage and arguing over pointless topics, Anton Chekov’s The Proposal follows neighbours Ivan Vassilevitch, Stepan Stepanovich and Natlyia Stepanovna as they argue, bicker and fight just as their matter of principle. With an added modern twist, can we say that we’ve really changed? Contains themes off: swearing, weaponry, …
Boy meets Girl. Girl likes Boy. Flirting ensues. The chemistry’s real. She’s a German bartender, he’s an Aussie backpacker. Back at her Berlin loft, the dance of desire intensifies. But all is not what it seems and sparks soon become barbs. A powerfully intelligent play where enticing romance quickly shifts to suspenseful, ethical dilemma, and …
A spine-tingling romantic thriller. Charlotte is a Berliner through and through. Tom is a foreigner, travelling around Europe. After meeting in a bar, sparks fly between them and she invites him to spend the night at her place. As they navigate the ritual of seduction, their desire gives way to secrets that cannot be ignored …
First love is a bittersweet symphony! Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter, Annette Hargrove. …
-A play by Hugh Whitemore. The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the …
No Business Like… The Stand Off Written By: William Alexander Directed By: Alex McMurray Cast Sir Thomas Stillman: Shannon Nicholson Edith Baxter: Irene Hogan Samuel Stillman: Bruce Carboon Mavis Heatherton: Irena Fitzsimon Harry Strange: Tim Hawthorne Olga Turnitoff: Chantelle Fernandez Mrs. Gable: Laurel Jansen Sergeant Wise: Carl Reeson Constable Casper: Tim Hawthorne Constable Mel: Alex …