An interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Cinderella is led by an engaging narrator and runs for under an hour. Dressing up in a ballet-inspired outfit and dancing in your seat are warmly encouraged. Infants under two are permitted free of charge if they do not occupy a seat.

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Lawrence Mooney: Full Moon Party

Mon, 10 Aug

Join Lawrence Mooney as he brings characters from The Front Bar and Malcolm Turnbull to life live on stage at the Comedy Theatre. This comedy act is recommended for persons 15 years and over, and contains occasional coarse language, adult themes and theatrical haze. No babes in arms will be permitted.

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The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Fri, 9 Oct

Experience The Sleeping Beauty performed by The Stuttgart Ballet, presented by The Australian Ballet with Orchestra Victoria. This Melbourne-exclusive production presents Marcia Haydée's version of the fairytale, featuring Jürgen Rose's designs and Tchaikovsky's score. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Infants under two are permitted free of charge if they do not occupy a seat.

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Opera Australia: La Bohème

Sat, 7 Nov

A classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain, performed in Italian with English surtitles. This new production is set in snow-kissed Paris and features Puccini's music, a cast of international and Australian singers, and approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes of performance time including one interval.

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Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Sat, 7 Nov

Georgie Carroll returns for an encore of her hit show Infectious. This live comedy performance features the nurse turned comedian's sharp storytelling and riotous humour. Recommended for ages 15 years and over. Contains occasional coarse language, adult themes and theatrical haze. No babes in arms will be permitted.

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Opera Up Late

Sun, 15 Nov

Opera Australia's late-night party returns to Melbourne in 2026 with re-imagined opera hits, musical theatre classics and pop numbers, presented with a queer lens. The performance features fabulous singers, big laughs and big voices. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Contains adult themes, coarse language, drug references, nudity and sexual content.

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Opera Australia: The Trumpet of the Swan

Fri, 20 Nov

Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and a stolen trumpet, Louis sets out to prove that even the quietest among us can make the loudest impact. This novel symphony for actors and orchestra brings E.B. White's classic novel to the stage with lively narration performed by actors alongside a cinematic, lyrical score played live by Orchestra Victoria. It is an opportunity to introduce young people to orchestral music and storytelling, while also appealing to experienced music lovers. The performance runs for 80 minutes with no interval.

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Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical

Wed, 25 Nov

A feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film. Follow out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard as he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire to stay in his children's lives. Featuring iconic moments, new songs and show-stopping dance numbers. Recommended for ages 6 and older. The production contains flashing lights and theatrical haze. Run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

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ZZ Test Event - The Test Queen

Thu, 11 Feb

Ballet's most iconic story returns this Christmas. After a record-breaking sell-out 2025 season, BIG Live returns to Melbourne at the Regent Theatre for an extended series. Journey to the magical Land of Sweets and experience The Nutcracker with breathtaking snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, dazzling costumes and exquisite sets.

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