Dozens of theatrical productions are staged each week in Melbourne, ranging from mainstream musicals to experimental works. Catch a blockbuster at the beautifully restored Princess and Her Majesty's theatres or head down to the Arts Centre and Malthouse to catch quality local productions.
Inspired by ABBA's songs, MAMMA MIA!'s enchanting tale of a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father recently became the biggest British hit movie of all time.
When: 13 Feb – 30 May 2010
Where: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 1300 795 012 or www.ticketek.com.au
Cats
See for yourself why Cats is the best-known, and longest running musical of all time. Be there when this music and dance spectacular makes its triumphant return to Australian shores.
When: 6 Mar – 4 Apr 2010
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au
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This gritty urban drama has already been seen by over 10 million people worldwide. Don't miss this chance to see some of the finest choreography ever seen in Australian theatres.
When: 15 Apr – 13 Jun 2010
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 1300 795 012
Calendar Girls
A group of extraordinary women spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference.
When: 17 June – 1 July
Where: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 03 9685 5111 or Ticketek
West Side Story
Fresh from sell-out seaons in London, Paris and Tokyo, don't miss this much-loved musical dubbed, "The greatest Broadway musical of all time," by the Guardian.
When: Opens 19 August 2010
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Madagascar is an astoundingly gripping piece of theatre an and unlikely whodunit starring the captivating Noni Hazelhurst and Asher Kidder.
When: 12 February – 3 April
Where: Fairfax, The Arts Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 03 8688 0800 or www.mtc.com.au
Inspired by an incredible, but true story from the recent past, Furious Mattress uncovers just how terrible things things done in the name of good can be.
When: 19 February – 29 March
Where: Beckett Theatre, Malthouse
Tickets: Ph 03 9685 5111 or malthousetheatre.com.au
