Union House Theatre

Union House Theatre Extra-curricular theatre and performance at the University of Melbourne. We don’t care what you are studying. Everyone is welcome!

We run an epic theatre and performance program for all students at the University of Melbourne. We program plays, musicals, dance, comedy, masterclasses and events. We support students to be performers, playwrights, technicians, backstage crew, designers, directors, producers, choreographers + more! We have five staff members and run two performance venues in Union House - the Union Theatre and the Guild Theatre.

Swipe to catch the highlights!We had a HUGE semester of free workshops for students with industry professionals to make ...
04/06/2026

Swipe to catch the highlights!

We had a HUGE semester of free workshops for students with industry professionals to make friends and learn new skills. Our workshops ranged from acting and dance to presentation and technical theatre skills, and so much more.

Our Semester 2 workshop program will be dropping soon. Keep an eye on our socials to find out more!

03/06/2026

Check out another incredible video from our Theatre Takeover workshops!

Union House Theatre, in collaboration with Cypher Culture, recently invited students to explore the connections between dance, theatre and videography in the Theatre Takeover series.

This two-day workshop, led by choreographer Trace, explored hip hop movement, the creative process and invited students to think differently about what makes a 'performance' space.

Director: Trace
Producer: Rob Aspinall .aspinall
DP: Amelia Minh Vu
Edit/Colour: Amelia Minh Vu
Technical Lead: Cole McKenna
Dancers: Yicheng Ma, Yuanxiang Chen, Sammi Li, Alfie Nguyen, Raine Liu , Vu Khanh Ngoc Nguyễn , Mithara Vidanagan
Music: 'E=mc2' by J Dilla and Common

Still thinking about how incredible Dance Battle 2026 was! Catch our second drop of snaps, and see how uni students from...
29/05/2026

Still thinking about how incredible Dance Battle 2026 was! Catch our second drop of snaps, and see how uni students from across Melbourne battled to be crowned the best campus dancer, all in a fun and welcoming environment — bought to you by Union House Theatre and Cypher Culture 💥

📷 by .chops

Only two more days left of Stress Less Sanctuary! Stop by today (Wed) and tomorrow (Thu) to Union House Theatre’s calmin...
27/05/2026

Only two more days left of Stress Less Sanctuary! Stop by today (Wed) and tomorrow (Thu) to Union House Theatre’s calming, otherworldly abode 🍃

Over 300 students have dropped by the sanctuary already, indulging in our relaxation offerings like free massages, tarot readings, meditative spaces, crafting, nature-inspired collaging, calming music performances, free pastries, herbal tea, and so much more ☕️

As a special treat today, UMSU’s department will be giving out free tea, while tomorrow students from will run a pickling workshop. Plus tomorrow afternoon there will also be a special performance from the UMSU 2026 Artist in Residence, .

It’s free for all students! Save your spot now at the link in bio. Please note ticket holders will gain priority entry

See you this week!

📆 Monday 25 May – Thursday 28 May
⏰ 11am – 3pm daily
📍Guild Theatre
🆓 Free!

The deadline for our brand new UMSU Playwriting Prize is this Sunday! Start putting the final touches on your applicatio...
26/05/2026

The deadline for our brand new UMSU Playwriting Prize is this Sunday! Start putting the final touches on your application — and magnificence script! — ASAP.

The Prize recognises an outstanding new play script by a University of Melbourne student — or a graduate within one year of graduation. And it comes with a total $5,000 prize package, with a cash prize and development opportunities.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 31 May. See link in bio for more and to apply 🔗

A 20th century drama about power, betrayal and the fate of a nation 😮‘Once Upon a Time in China’, adapted from Li Ao’s h...
25/05/2026

A 20th century drama about power, betrayal and the fate of a nation 😮

‘Once Upon a Time in China’, adapted from Li Ao’s historical novel of the same name, is set against the background of the political upheavals surrounding the Hundred Days’ Reform in China — but with telling parallels to our current times. The aspirations and tragedies of this period are staged in the charged space of Fayuan Temple in Beijing, with the play delivered in Mandarin with English captioning.

CTG’s staging of this renowned play can’t be missed!

📆 Thu 28 - Sat 31 May
📍 Union Theatre

Tickets are selling quickly! Get yours via link in bio 🔗

25/05/2026

This is how we relax amid end-of-semester chaos 😌 With FREE massages, tarot readings, teas, pastries and slow time. Our special Stress Less Sanctuary is filled with a giant sun, nourishing refreshments, meditations, quiet spaces, creative activities and gentle performances — so you can truly log off.

Designed and built by UMSU’s students, the sanctuary is inspired by the ways nature helps us slow down.

Across the week there is:

5-minute massages
Tarot readings
Collaborative weaving
Nature-inspired collaging
Herbal tea sessions
Pastries
Beaded pot plant making
Pickling workshops
And did we mention it’s ALL FREE?

With support from our pals at (check out all the terrific work these students do for other UniMelb students!)

Stop by the sanctuary, or let us know you’re coming by saving your spot at link in bio 🔗

📆 Monday 25 May – Thursday 28 May
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm daily
📍Guild Theatre
🆓 Free!

Please know there are limited spaces in the venue and ticket holders will gain priority entry 🎫

22/05/2026

Getting ready for next week! We’re transforming the Guild Theatre into a calming, otherworldly abode.

Need a breather before end-of-semester chaos? Want a FREE massage, tarot reading, or pickling session? We’ve got you covered with a special sanctuary filled with a giant sun, nourishing refreshments, meditations and quiet spaces, creative activities and gentle performances — so your brain can finally log off.

Designed and built by UMSU’s students, the sanctuary is inspired by the ways nature helps us slow down.

Drop in for:

5-minute massages
Tarot readings
Collaborative weaving
Nature-inspired collaging
Herbal tea sessions
Pastries
Beaded pot plant making
Pickling workshops
And did we mention it’s ALL FREE?

Stop by, or let us know you’re coming by saving your spot at link in bio 🔗

📆 Monday 25 May – Thursday 28 May
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm daily
📍Guild Theatre
🆓 Free!

Please know there are limited spaces in the venue and ticket holders will gain priority entry 🎫

Stress Less Sanctuary starts Monday next week! With FREE massages, tarot readings, pastries, herbal tea, nature-inspired...
21/05/2026

Stress Less Sanctuary starts Monday next week! With FREE massages, tarot readings, pastries, herbal tea, nature-inspired collage, music and movement performances and LOTS more!

Check out the guide for what’s happening each day, book your spot at link in bio, and unwind before the end-of-semester chaos hits!

📆 Monday 25 May – Thursday 28 May
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm daily
📍Guild Theatre
🆓 Free!

Please know there are limited spaces in the venue and ticket holders will gain priority entry 🎫

20/05/2026

Last month our UMSU Artist In Residence, Gregory Lorenzutti, led a beautiful movement workshop in the System Garden at UniMelb 🍃

Gregory will also be leading a student performance at Union House Theatre’s ‘Stress Less Sanctuary’ next week, Thursday 28 May — make sure you book your free ticket, see link in bio 🔗

Gregory is an esteemed dancer, choreographer, urban farmer and photographer – alongside a current PhD student at VCA. As UMSU’s 2026 Artist in Residence, throughout Semester 2 Gregory will also be presenting events, exhibitions, performances and talks across , , and — all designed for any UniMelb student, and free to join! Stay tuned for more details as they emerge…

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Parkville, VIC
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