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21/08/2026

The Jungle and the Sea has made its Melbourne premiere at Melbourne Theatre Company.

From the creators of Counting and Cracking, this sweeping production follows a family divided by the Sri Lankan civil war, exploring the enduring bonds that remain in the aftermath of conflict.

📍 Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
📅 14 August – 12 September

16/08/2026

The Ballad of Dan O’Malley: A Football Tragedy makes its world premiere in Melbourne this August.

Inspired by the Melbourne Football Club’s controversial 2009 ‘tanking’ saga, this new Australian play explores what happens when loyalty to the game collides with the business behind it.

📍 Explosives Factory, Theatre Works, St Kilda
📅 12–22 August

15/08/2026

Death of a Salesman returns to Melbourne in Neil Armfield’s acclaimed production, with Anthony LaPaglia reprising his extraordinary performance as W***y Loman alongside Alison Whyte and Josh Helman.

Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic remains a powerful and deeply affecting examination of family, ambition and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
📅 Until 22 August

13/08/2026

🦁 THE LION KING IS RETURNING TO MELBOURNE!

Disney’s The Lion King will make its long-awaited return to Melbourne for the first time since 2015, opening at the Regent Theatre from 25 March 2027.

One of the world’s most successful musicals, the six-time Tony Award-winning production brings its spectacular puppetry, iconic score and unforgettable theatrical design back to the Melbourne stage.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale 9am Thursday 15 October 2026, with the waitlist now open.

09/08/2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical has arrived in Melbourne, celebrating the extraordinary life and music of one of the world’s most enduring musical icons.

Featuring Broadway star Will Swenson as Neil Diamond – Then, the production brings his incredible catalogue to life while revealing the story behind the songs.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Princess Theatre, Melbourne
📅 Until 7 November

07/08/2026

👑 SIX the Musical is back in Melbourne, and this global phenomenon has lost none of its sparkle. Blending Tudor history with an electrifying pop concert, the six wives of Henry VIII reclaim their stories in a production bursting with energy, humour and powerhouse performances.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
📅 Until 4 October

03/08/2026

Uncle Vanya returns in a striking new Melbourne Theatre Company production that makes Chekhov’s classic feel remarkably fresh. Joanna Murray-Smith’s thoughtful adaptation, a superb ensemble cast and breathtaking production design combine to create a moving exploration of love, regret and the passing of time that still resonates more than a century after it was written.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
📅 Until 22 August

25/07/2026

Steel Magnolias returns to Melbourne in a heartfelt new production that beautifully balances laughter with loss. Led by a remarkable all-female cast, this timeless story of friendship, resilience and community reminds us why it has remained a beloved classic for nearly four decades.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
📅 Until 16 August

18/07/2026

PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical has arrived in Melbourne, bringing Julia Roberts and Richard Gere’s iconic love story to the stage with plenty of heart, humour and a rock-infused score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Packed with nostalgic moments fans will love while remaining accessible to newcomers, it’s a thoroughly entertaining night at the theatre.

Full review via the link in bio.

📍 Regent Theatre, Melbourne
📅 Until 13 September

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30/06/2026

Losing Face is now playing at Southbank Theatre, The Sumner. This hilarious new Australian comedy by Marieke Hardy takes aim at the wellness and anti-ageing industry while celebrating the enduring strength of friendship. Featuring a stellar cast of comedic performers, it’s a sharp, timely and thoroughly entertaining new work.

📍 Southbank Theatre, The Sumner
📅 Now playing until 25 July

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