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The Off-Broadway sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, will make its Melbourne debut live on stage this December.

From the writers of Friends! The Musical Parody, comes this hilarious musical that follows nine quirky, questionable couples looking for love across the pond.

Even years after the movie premiere, we still ask ourselves these questions every Christmas – Is love…

Falling for your secretary when you are Prime Minster? Falling for your secretary when you are married to Emma Thompson? Falling for your best friend’s wife and showing up with poster boards?

Whether you love Love Actually or love to hate Love Actually or have never seen Love Actually, you will actually LOVE this musical!

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A beloved Christmas tradition returns.

The five-time Tony Award®-winning production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited 5-week season from 27 NovemberLachy Hulme, one of Australia’s most recognisable stage and screen actors stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

On a winter Christmas Eve, the cold-hearted miser, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. Transported to worlds past, present, and future, he witnesses what a lifetime of greed and fear could lead to and sees with fresh eyes the possibility of joy and kindness. Can Ebenezer be saved before it’s too late?

This magical interpretation welcomes theatre goers of all ages with dazzling staging, a moving story, and beloved carols including “Joy to the World”, “Silent Night”, and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”.

Celebrated by audiences around the world, The Old Vic’s joyous and heartfelt production of A Christmas Carol is conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus (Groundhog Day, Matilda the Musical) and adapted for the stage by playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Enola Holmes). This acclaimed production will play in London, New York and Melbourne in 2025!

Don’t miss out on one of Melbourne’s most loved Christmas traditions, and join us at the Comedy Theatre for merriment, tasty treats and lots of festive cheer. Less

STEP BEYOND THE RAINBOW AND SEE OZ LIKE NEVER BEFORE – PERFECT FOR ALL AGES

DO YOU DARE CHALLENGE THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ?
Whether you’re chasing heart, brains, courage – or just a damn good time – Oz is calling. From award winning Australian producers, comes a new theatrical experience that will take you beyond the rainbow into a reimagined land of Oz.

Starring world-class circus and theatre performers, Oz: The Cirque Experience reinvents the story you know with dazzling spectacle, humour and a modern twist – perfect for all ages.

Prepare to be swept up in a whirlwind of circus, aerial stunts, illusions and high energy song & dance – all set to an original toe-tapping soundtrack with incredible vocal performances.

A fun-filled fusion of theatre and circus – this is Oz like you’ve never seen before. Will Dorothy outsmart the Wizard and the Wicked Witch of the West?

Dress for a world of wonder, grab your friends, and prepare for an experience that will leave you truly spellbound.
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MELBOURNE, IT’S TIME TO POP YOUR CORK!

IT’S NOT JUST A SHOW. IT’S AN EXTRAVAGANT EVENING OF INTOXICATING ALLURE AND RIOTOUS EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT ENTERTAINMENT!

Step inside the velvet-draped world of Blanc de Blanc Encore at Melbourne’s sparkling new inner-city entertainment destination Spiegel Haus Melbourne!

An intoxicating blend of circus, cabaret, and risqué glamour. This adults-only spectacle delivers world-class acrobatics, sultry burlesque, and outrageous comedy, all set to a pulsing soundtrack of vintage jazz and contemporary beats. From jaw-dropping aerial acts to cheeky champagne-fuelled antics, Blanc de Blanc Encore is a hedonistic night of high-end entertainment that bubbles with energy, sensuality, and style.

Enter a champagne-soaked celebration of decadence, opulence, and breathtaking skill. Direct from international stages and Spiegeltents around the world, this five-star spectacle blends high-end circus, hedonistic cabaret, and cheeky burlesque into one unforgettably seductive night. Dazzling aerials, daring acrobatics, lavish costumes, and irreverent comedy are served with a side of Parisian flair. Set inside the stunning Spiegel Haus Melbourne, the atmosphere is immersive and electric—think velvet, mirrors, and bubbles everywhere.

THIS IS ENTERTAINMENT TURNED UP TO 11. BOLD, BEAUTIFUL, AND STRICTLY ADULTS-ONLY.
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Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?

Journey to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back, or lose Eurydice forever.

Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports.

In this visually stunning production, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice.

The role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam. Less

Welcome to one of Australia’s best underground comedy clubs, ‘Kings of Comedy’. Kings continues to evolve as one of Australia’s most popular weekend destinations for quality entertainment.

Come join us for a solid night of non stop laughs as we present one of the best boutique comedy shows around. We’re setting the standard as we break boundaries and keep comedy alive! Join us and laugh the night away as we present the freshest mix of tomorrow’s superstars and celebrity guest headliners. It’s a great way to see tomorrow’s comedy superstars today. Previous headline acts; Jimeoin, Dave Hughes, Richard Stubbs, Dave O’Neil, Nick Cody, Dilruk Jayasinha, Lehmo, Marty Sheargold, Bob Franklin, Steve Hughes, Denise Scott, Fiona O’Loughlin, Tony Martin and many many more.
Right now we all need to laugh more than ever, so please join us as we bring the LOL’s, Haha’s and tear jerking humour!

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It’s 1853 on the Murray River. Swan Hill (Victoria), Wamba Wamba country. As the wildlife flees through the bush from an unseen threat, three Wamba Wamba warriors – Wirramanda, Warru and Dindi – must survive a cat-and-mouse chase across country to warn their people of the oncoming colonialists. Led by a volatile captain, the colonialists have their own internal power struggles to contend with.

After sold out seasons at the Castlemaine State Festival and Yirramboi Festival in 2021, Soul Of Possum makes its return to fortyfivedownstairs.

Playwright Brodie Murray (Wamba Wamba) draws on stories handed down from his grandfather and father to tell a historical thriller that explores the contrasting relationships settlers and Blak peoples have with Country, ecology, leadership and spirituality. Directed by Beng Oh and Balla Neba (movement director), with a stellar cast including Wimiya Woodley (Panawathi Girl and Operation Boomerang, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company). Less

Christmas Comedy Festival
Get Ready for a Holly Jolly Night of Laughs at The Comics Lounge!

This festive season, unwrap a night of side-splitting comedy at The Comics Lounge Comedy Club with our Best Of The Melbourne Comedy Festival – Christmas Showcase! Featuring a mystery line-up of hilarious comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — along with rising stars and fan favourites from TV and radio — it’s the ultimate gift of laughter this December!

What to Expect:

✨ A two-and-a-half-hour live stand-up comedy sleigh ride featuring 5–6 cracking acts!
✨ A magical mix of comedy legends and rising stars stuffed with festive cheer.
✨ A sneak peek at comedians’ freshest and funniest material — like Christmas come early!

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Venture into the dark heart of old Melbourne, where the shadows of the past still linger in every alleyway.

Step back to a time when the sweet scent of Chinatown’s spices masked the bitter smoke drifting from hidden opium dens, and the city’s poorest were sacrificed in the name of “science”—their bodies sold from poorhouses to medical schools under the cover of night.

Visit the very alleyways where Jack the Ripper is rumoured to have hidden from the Metropolitan Police, his dark legacy trailing him across continents and through time.

Hear the haunting tale of famed opera singer Frederick Federici, who gave his final and most chilling performance at the Princess Theatre—vanishing beneath the stage as he plummeted to his death before a stunned audience. Some say he never left.

Uncover a Melbourne most will never see—one of betrayal, tragedy, and restless spirits still calling from beneath the cobblestones. Less

Step into the dazzling world of “The Vaudeville Revue,” where every moment is filled with wonder! With only 60 seats in our intimate theatre, and shows that regularly sell out, this is your chance to secure a spot before it’s too late.

Recently voted one of the 8 best burlesque shows in Australia by the Australian Good Food guide … “Known for its eclectic arts scene, Melbourne is a treasure trove for burlesque enthusiasts. Some of the best offerings take centre stage at the Speakeasy Theatre’s The Vaudeville Revue – a spectacular showcase of vintage charm and contemporary entertainment.

Experience an electrifying blend of cabaret, jaw-dropping sideshow stunts, mesmerizing circus acts, sultry burlesque, and sidesplitting comedy—all in one unforgettable night. Prepare to be captivated by spellbinding performances and uproarious antics that will leave you breathless.

But the night doesn’t end when the curtain falls! Stick around, enjoy the music, and share a drink with the performers as the good times keep rolling.

Tickets are vanishing fast—act now to be part of this extraordinary spectacle:
This is an 18+ event and may contain coarse language and adult themes. We have a LOT of amazing acts – shows may run over time. Less