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The ultimate theatre guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The ultimate theatre guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

What's on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Beetlejuice The Musical
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Beetlejuice The Musical

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.

Hadestown
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Hadestown

Two legendary love stories, one unforgettable journey.

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival
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The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
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Something Good: Improv Comedy Show

Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.

The 39 Steps
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The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

Asian Comedy Showcase
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Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

Improvised Comedy: The Remix
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Yong
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Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
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Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical

Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Dying: A Memoir
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Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

The Wrong Gods
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The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

An Evening on Broadway
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An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

Defrost Festival
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Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

Circus Arcana
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Circus Arcana

Experience a mystical tarot-themed circus show at Club Voltaire.

Once Upon a Rhyme
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Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Zoy Frangos: Sun Rise

Zoy Frangos: Sun Rise

The story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Trophy Boys
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Trophy Boys

A queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege, and high school debating.

Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show
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Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show

Magic, fun and amazement for the whole family in this school holiday show.

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

³Ô¹ÏÍø's sparkling burlesque experience right in the heart of the city.

ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen
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ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen

A new actor takes the stage every night without seeing the script.

Destiny
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Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

Much Ado About Nothing
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Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love’s ecstasy and complexities.

The Quizzical Mr Jeff
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The Quizzical Mr Jeff

Watch amazing circus, hilarious antics and impossible magic.

RISING: Amplified
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RISING: Amplified

The exquisite rock and rage of Chrissy Amphlett, a seismic force in a school uniform.

The Great Armando's Magia Magia
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The Great Armando's Magia Magia

Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.

Working Class Magician: Rehired
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Working Class Magician: Rehired

Winner of the MMF Magician's Choice Award 2024, LJ is back as your Working Class Magician.

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
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Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy
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No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy

World of Wonders
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World of Wonders

Magic is about more than just tricks. It can tell a story. Introduce you to new worlds.

Scene Weaver
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Scene Weaver

Scene Weaver is a live, unscripted show where anything can happen!

Don't Get Carried Away
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Don't Get Carried Away

In his debut, Roy Barker discovers at the age of 50 that it’s never too late to get carried away.

RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch
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RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch

It’s the Broadway smash that took the ‘rock musical’ on a glam-punk bender.

PLAY: Magicians at Work
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PLAY: Magicians at Work

Peek behind the velvet curtain with Australia’s top performers and up and coming young magicians.

The Best Of The Magic Fest
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The Best Of The Magic Fest

Catch a different show every night of The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival.

 The Barber of Seville
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The Barber of Seville

A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber.

Happy Go Wrong
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Happy Go Wrong

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø homecoming for the theatre show that accidentally saved a life.

Haunted
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Haunted

Journey into the paranormal with Scottish Storyteller and Magician Kevin Kopfstein.

The Talented Mr Ripley
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The Talented Mr Ripley

From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
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Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical

This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.

RISING: Complete Works – Table Top Shakespeare
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RISING: Complete Works – Table Top Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s complete works re-told with relish (marmalade, dish soap and other bits and bobs).

³Ô¹ÏÍø's major theatres

Regent Theatre

Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s premier live performance venues.

Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre

³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s iconic Princess Theatre is regarded by many as ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most spectacular landmark.

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre

This heritage-listed theatre has provided entertainment for ³Ô¹ÏÍø since 1886.

Comedy Theatre

Comedy Theatre

The historic Comedy Theatre hosts musicals, drama and yes, comedies.

Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

Southbank Theatre

Southbank Theatre

Performance space and home of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Theatre Company.

Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø

With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø is a cultural and architectural landmark.

La Mama Courthouse

La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

More theatre venues

Fairfax Studio

Fairfax Studio

An intimate theatre presenting smaller-scale and experimental productions.

La Mama Courthouse

La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Speakeasy Theatre

Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

Discover more

The best pre- and post-theatre dining in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best pre- and post-theatre dining in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's essential night-time events

³Ô¹ÏÍø's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, ³Ô¹ÏÍø gets lit once the lights go out.

The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø live gig guide

The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Film

Film

³Ô¹ÏÍø has a thriving film scene, with film festivals and screenings at cinemas year-round.