Doncaster Playhouse

14/11/2025

Manningham's Creative Communities Framework is currently open for public consultation.

Head over to Your Say to check it out and have your say on the Creaive Communities Framework

https://yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/creative-communities

One of the four key themes that underpin our new Creative Communities Framework is ‘Creative Ecology’.

This theme talks about how we can connect and grow our creative community - including our creative businesses.

Visit Your Say and tell us what you think and tag any artists, creative businesses or arts groups you know.

https://yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/creative-communities

Image: Yarra Street Sounds at Now & Not Yet. Photo by Tahlia Heitmann

14/03/2025

Warrandyte Theatre Company are putting on a show at the Warrandyte Theatre called "When the Wind Blows".
Book tickets here:
TryBooking.com/CYJQT
Find out more about the show here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2138946863213517/2138946879880182

Chookas to all cast and crew working on this show!

13/03/2025

We’re developing a new action plan to guide future arts, culture and local history services, programs and activities in Manningham.
We want to hear what’s important to you about arts, culture and local history, and what you want to see in our municipality.
Take our survey and have your say in the future of Arts Culture and Local History in Manningham!

We’re developing a new action plan to guide future arts, culture and local history services, programs and activities in Manningham. We want to hear what’s important to you about arts, culture and local history, and what you want to see in our municipality. This will

05/02/2025

Toxic Avenger the Musical is coming to the Doncaster Playhouse this February!

Presented by PEP Productions Toxic Avenger is an all singing, all dancing, all action musical suitable for the whole family.

7 shows only - Book now!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1327855?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0fZgMpTKIe-WkSQGozHNafsdDwMF1a6CiAuYfrMR2HuYRGMOoSj8tCrvs_aem_R6J9cfF8bU8KbuBd6YiaCw

📆Feb 14, 15,16, 20, 21, 22
📍Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108

More info at https://pepproductions.org.au/

Synopsis:
The Toxic Avenger Musical is a darkly comedic rock musical based on the 1984 cult film of the same name.

Set in the fictional town of Tromaville, the story follows Melvin Ferd the Third, a nerdy janitor who is transformed into the grotesque yet heroic Toxic Avenger after being dumped into a vat of toxic waste. As his new alter ego, Melvin embarks on a mission to clean up the corrupt town and fight against evil, including a villainous, corrupt mayor and a powerful businessman. Along the way, he finds love, faces hilarious obstacles, and ultimately strives to save the world.

19/09/2024

Look who's back these Spring School Holidays.
🤩⭐️

We’re back at the Doncaster Playhouse with our original musical adaptation of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, running from September 23 - October 5, 10:30am and 1:30pm shows daily! It’s a wonderful story about some magic beans and a Giant who lives in a castle in the sky, so make sure to bring your hiking boots, we’re all climbing up the beanstalk this school holidays!

🗓️: September 23 - October 5
🎟️: https://www.trybooking.com/CVHCL

10/09/2024

Doncaster Playhouse 2025 bookings open September 16

Are you a Performing Arts company, artist or school looking to hire a venue for your show next year?

Our charming 101 seat theatre inside our 160-year-old heritage building is the perfect space to stage theatre shows, EP launches, Dance performances, solo and group work as well as a great space to try new ideas out.

Cost : $104.80 per hour with a 4-hour minimum
(tech included) Valid until June 30 2025

Email [email protected] or call 9840 9382 to find out more

📸Charlie Kinross

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/venues/doncaster-playhouse

15/08/2024

Last week we had Skunk Control in The House for Big Bang-A-Boom!💥💥

⚡️✨This show was 60 minutes of action-packed Art and Science in the celebratory anticipation of the opening of Hepburn Reserve and a new Public Art Work by Skunk Control.💡🔦

🔥💎Thank you Skunk Control and Arts Manningham for putting on this free event for the community.🔥💎

22/07/2024

Skunk Control & Arts Manningham proudly present:
💥Big-Bang-A-Boom💥

⚡️Come and experience how with Big-Bang-A-Boom, for one afternoon only this August at the Doncaster Playhouse!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/943239644167?aff=oddtdtcreator

🧬Looking for the perfect free after-school activity? 🧬
This 60-minute stage show not only entertains but also educates, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and scientific concepts that shape the future ahead.

🧪Experience the thrill of innovation with Skunk Controls latest creation, designed to complement their exciting new artwork coming to Hepburn Park!

🗓Tuesday 6 August 2024
⏰ 4.30pm – 5.30pm
📍 Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, VIC
Cost: Free, bookings via Eventbrite are essential.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/943239644167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Suitable for primary school ages.

In anticipation of the opening of the new park on Hepburn Road, Arts Manningham have teamed up with Skunk Control to present Big-Bang-A-Boom

09/04/2024

🎤 Phoenix TC have been working very hard to bring
Cruel Intentions the 90's Musical to the Doncaster Playhouse this April. 🎬

Tickets have already sold out however, you can still try your luck and joint the waitlist today!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1147996?

Congratulations to Phoenix TC and all involved for your sold-out run!
👏👏👏

02/04/2024

✨Playhouse Pantomimes Pinocchio Opens Tomorrow at the Doncaster Playhouse and will be showing throughout the school holidays.✨

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/pinocchio

This classic tale with an original musical pantomimes twist is full of songs, audience participation and laughs for the whole family.

For more information and booking click the link below👀
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/pinocchio