In Melbourne, if there's a stage, there'll be theatre, and fortunately, there are plenty of both in this city. From local to international titles, there are thespians a plenty duking it out under the spotlights, portraying fables of mystery, sci-fi, right across to classic productions.
Check out the best theatre shows in Melbourne for 2024:
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne CBD
Image credit: Disney's Beauty and the Beast | Daniel Boud
A tale we all know and love, Beauty and the Beast, has landed in Melbourne, taking over Her Majesty’s Theatre until Sunday 29 December. A captivating story of transformation, love and acceptance has landed in Melbourne, fresh from a record-breaking season in Brisbane, where the production became the highest selling show in a decade. Produced by the Disney Theatrical Group with help from the original creative team of the Broadway Musical, this performance offers a reimagined yet authentic take on a classic tale.
Feel transformed as you witness a new stage adaptation of an ancient story that remains relevant today. It’s been revisited, updated and enhanced adding a modern twist to an unforgettable fairytale. With a mesmerising set production, detailed costume design and an array of enchanted objects, the show is bound to be a magical experience.
If this hasn’t piqued your interest, take it from renowned producer Thomas Schumacher, “and more than ever before, the power of understanding, empathy, sacrifice, and love can always transform ugliness into true beauty.”
WICKED
The Regent Theatre, Melbourne CBD
Image credit: Wicked | Jeff Busby
Broadway blockbuster, WICKED, has landed in Melbourne for a huge season following a successful and often sold-out run in Sydney—and it'll stick around until Sunday 25 August.
The fable tells the tale of two women in the Land of Oz, long before Dorothy dropped in, one good and one evil, while exploring friendship and rivalry with a touch of magic. The show is touted as one of the most lavish stage productions showing outside of Broadway, featuring audacious costumes, set design and production—a sensory experience true to the charm of modern theatre.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank
One of the most classic pieces of theatre and arguably one of the most engaging plays of all time, A Streetcar Named Desire has landed in Melbourne, sticking around until Saturday 17 August. The play follows Blanche DuBois, a Southern belle who, after encountering a series of personal losses, ends up living with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley.
Leading image credit: Wicked | Jeff Busby
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