Aladdin will sweep you into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.

“The singular genius who works alone is a myth of yesterday.” Prof. Jeff DeGraff

People are only frightened of what they don’t understand.

Mudfest has grown to encompass all forms of artistic expression. Presented every two years by the University of Melbourne Student Union.

People are only frightened of what they don’t understand.

Exploring the nature of friendship, intimacy and belonging.

Self Preservation is a play about the complicated relationship that folks with a chronic illness have with the medication that keeps them alive.

Panellists: Sasha Cheryllyn Chong, Jess Kapuscinski-Evans, Christian Tsoutsouvas

Our Guru (Jacob Rajan) is a bucktoothed chameleon, channelling seventeen different characters and dispensing questionable spiritual wisdom as he plays out a serpentine tale of impossible love and modern-day magic

Cristina is a 3rd year English and Theatre Studies major. She is interested in feminist theatre and comedy. Her current life’s ambition is to investigate the potential for opera-rap fusion as a musical genre.

We reveal the secrets of the theatre in this guided tour through backstage rooms, hidden passageways and technical contraptions that are unknown to most visitors.

The world is trembling and we’re expected to just go on working, playing, spending, dreaming. We know something’s fishy. We can smell it.

An annual sketch comedy show written, directed and performed by students that has been running for over 40 years

It’s a controversial name, not a controversial message.

A modern fable about brotherhood in a globalised world, Black T-Shirt Collection is a one-man tour-de-force utterly of the moment.

In Britain he worked alongside Beatles and Stones managers Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham, taking notes and observing the workings of the music industry which he later applied to his artists whom all became household names.  

Special Screening for Schools Groups – get your schools group together and come to see Aladdin! It will sweep you into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.

Writers with disability who attend this free session will go in the draw to win a Writers Victoria membership and mentorship with a professional author (donated by Karen Andrews).

What are the merits of representative democracy today? What is the future of democracy? Is there a viable alternative?

If you’re a capable, high-achieving person with a sound sleep pattern and a strong coping mechanism, then this show is not for you.

Immerse yourselves in the minds of intelligent thinkers, revolutionary leaders, and ambitious minds – be inspired by their stories as they light up your own inner rebel to take the chance to make a change.

This year’s Coburg Carnivale will have an exciting program of participatory and live art experiences that promise to tantalise the senses.

Featuring demonstrations, music and a good helping of “Why do I need to know this, anyway?!” (Warning: Contains course language)

Almost everybody has ridden a bike.  Scott can ride a bike in ways you have never dreamed.

Featuring demonstrations, music and a good helping of “Why do I need to know this, anyway?!” (Warning: Contains course language)

Now in its 16th year, Snatches, simply, is a night of short theatre pieces, dance, music, poems and short films, all written, directed and performed by RMIT students.

Join Harriet’s search for identity and friendship, with songs, laughs, mischievous fun – and Mr Chicken himself!

A totally deep cross-generational musical escapade

SPRING IS HERE, LET’S CELEBRATE! Celebrate the return of warmer weather at Whitehorse City Council’s ever popular Spring Festival

Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories brings together some of Australia’s most creative theatrical minds to realise this exquisite tale

Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories brings together some of Australia’s most creative theatrical minds to realise this exquisite tale

(LIMITED TIX!) See John connect with the other side as he returns to visit Melbourne live. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from loved ones on the other side and more.

Limited tickets only! Filled with songs and laughter, join Mouse on a thrilling journey through the deep dark woods in this big scary monster of a show.

Find out how to plot your novel like a professional. Learn how to structure the plot of not only an overall novel, but individual chapters and scenes as well.

Find out how to plot your novel like a professional. Learn how to structure the plot of not only an overall novel, but individual chapters and scenes as well.

Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” Entertainment Weekly says it’s “the funniest musical of all time.”

Get into the Christmas Spirit with this family friendly event for the whole family.

Celebrate Australia Day with this wonderful night of entertainment and you can see the night go out with a bang with a stunning 10-minute fireworks finale.

How can we live connected, conscious and perhaps even spiritual lives in this dawning secular age? Where should we look for good ideas and moral guidance?

This, the greatest story ever told, is based on the last week of Jesus’s life, the plot highlights the political and personal struggles between Jesus and Judas.

Midwinta has become a highly anticipated night in Melbourne’s queer cultural calendar, featuring an exclusive line-up of soon-to-be-revealed special guest entertainers to keep you in the mood.

Come and join us for this open rehearsal, observing our process and the creation of a new theatre work in live time.

Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) is holding a free arts showcase, Fridays are better than Mondays, as part of Due West: Immersive Arts Festival.

“A charming, ingenious piece of puppet theatre infused with a spirit of adventure”

A very intimate show with important new Australian artists. Don’t wait – tickets will sell fast for this one.

This workshop explores matters of identity for people who work within the performing arts.

The streets will be filled with fun, snow (real and simulated), moving rides, free kids activities and market and food stalls. The highlight of the festival will be the real snow straight off the mountain from Mt Buller!

A clumsy bombshell; a despotic director; a stuttering actor. It was never going to be easy staging a bedroom farce on tour, with a mediocre cast, but this is complete pandemonium

Learn how to work in a creative space with Deaf and non-Deaf artists, what to do before you set foot in the rehearsal room, and what should be in your tool-kit to make life easier for interpreters. 

Musicians 4 Hearing are back bringing a mash of beats, art, projection and Auslan. Co-headlined by Melbourne shakers, Squidgenini and SO.Crates.

How should we make ethical choices? Do our choices matter?

There’s more to writing than word counts and dollars. How does one handle rejection, self-doubt, anxiety, jealousy and the other internal wrestling matches and not turn creepy?

Looking to learn the ins and outs of Science Fiction? Want to know how to create convincing and immersive alternative worlds?

This new work sees Samara Hersch and Lara Thoms collaborate with seven young people in Melbourne in response to Australia’s ongoing relationship with Nauru.

This compelling collaborative work addresses Australia’s history by telling the parallel stories of Indigenous Australia and newly arrived refugees.

Full of laughs, magic, and hijinks, The Snow Queen is a pantomime for the whole family and a great way to introduce children to the world of theatre

Strikingly original and immediately beloved, Nelson’s unique writing effortlessly moves between compelling literary criticism and memoir.

This is a forum for strangers to dissect your love life and dish out ill-informed and context-free advice!

Circus Oz returns to the Big Top with an exciting new show with an amazing new acrobatic ensemble!

Circus Oz returns to the Big Top with an exciting new show with an amazing new acrobatic ensemble!

Joining SAATSUMA on the night will be special guests Arbes and Franco Cozzo.

Be whisked away into the wintery world of Disney’s Frozen and join Elsa and Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters.

For the first time in Melbourne, Nailed It! brings comedians, journalists, politicians, broadcasters and authors together for a rant with a spin!

At this public memorial at the Melbourne Town Hall, John’s friends, colleagues and collaborators will celebrate his life and work in an evening of readings, stories and music.

A meeting of minds, ideas and perspectives at the first creative industries summit

This workshop is about moving beyond just ‘coping’ or recovering quickly from difficulty (resilience) – towards flourishing.

Amateur Hour – Season 2 Launch Party – FREE entry but limited capacity – so first in best dressed!

What is happiness? What level of material wealth do we need to flourish?

What is happiness? What level of material wealth do we need to flourish?

Let’s talk about how we can broaden the scope of modern English writing and storytelling.

Have You Tried Yoga is a window into the invisible or very visible life of those living with chronic illness and disability.

This event is the Launch of Raspberry Ripple Productions at Footscray Arts Centre

This workshop will take participants on an imaginative journey through performance tasks, reflection and playful exchange.

To launch the 2017 Emerging Writers’ Festival, hear from some of tomorrow’s most exciting and important voices, who will weave a manifesto for the future.

This year’s line-up features the finest and funniest yet with TRIPOD, DAVE HUGHES, KITTY FLANAGAN, SAMMY J, CAL WILSON, GERALDINE HICKEY, CHARLIE PICKERING.

Razer will talk about what she discovered about queer identity, profound affect and our broad social values about dating, power and desperation.

In a retirement village in Caulfield, Minnie has a granddaughter and Liraz has a grandson. Both are hopelessly single. Laying all her cards on the table, Minnie is bidding hearts.

Whether you’re a musician, dancer or just feel like funkin’ it up, put on your marching shoes, rain or shine, and join in the fun!

What does it mean to write the self, or to write about nationhood – and how do we best fight to ensure others understand how we want to be seen?

Filled with irrepressible humour and a distinct Australian spirit, Away is a beloved modern classic.

Rayner is the Observer’s brilliant and harsh London-based food columnist as well as a UK Masterchef judge

What, if anything, is the responsibility of the writer? Is it to change minds? Or even the world?

There will be four different performers reading their own writing. Readings will be based on themes of heritage, diaspora, self, power, pride, fear, intimacy and sexuality.

With no set themes or strict time limits, we invite you to explore and let your inner wordsmith emerge

myriad collective is proud to present TRANSPOSSIBLE: Trans and gender diverse communities envisioning creative futures.

Learn more from Ebony Truscott, a Melbourne-based artist

Top Acts 2017 is a two hour concert comprising stunning performances by young performing artists.

myriad collective is proud to present TRANSPOSSIBLE: Trans and gender diverse communities envisioning creative futures.

Pascoe will discuss the writing, research and reception of his groundbreaking, celebrated book. What does challenging the past of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people mean for the present?

The Emerging Writers’ Festival is a not-for-profit organisation whose foundations are built on supporting emerging writers.

In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the history of the always evolving relationship between the environmental movement and Indigenous Australia.

Arts Centre Melbourne and Yirramboi invite you to a workshop.

This event is the opening of the P?uliuli exhibition within Yirramboi Festival at West Space, Narrm Melbourne.

A theatrical and musical exploration of racism by people of colour.

The workshops are part of the program at the Arts Learning Festival, which is ran by Independent Schools Victoria

The workshops are part of the program at the Arts Learning Festival, which is ran by Independent Schools Victoria

In conversation with Tony Martin, Iannucci will discuss the predicaments and possibilities of political satire today.

The closing night is going to be a lively one, with food and drink, music, song, an artist’s talk and an interactive panel discussion.

The workshops are part of the program at the Arts Learning Festival, which is ran by Independent Schools Victoria

Work Strife Balance is about Mia’s most mortifying slip-ups in life, love and work.
Mia will be joined in conversation by writer and comedian Meshel Laurie.

If you’ve always wanted to learn Auslan – now is the time! It will be creative, interactive, fun and challenging!

The Australia New Zealand Tessitura Regional Users Conference (ANZTRUC) is a not-for-profit user-led conference attended by licensees of Tessitura software in the Asia Pacific region.

Join us at the Rowden White tomorrow for a talk from Clementine Ford, author of Fight Like A Girl! It’s free.

The Australia New Zealand Tessitura Regional Users Conference (ANZTRUC) is a not-for-profit user-led conference attended by licensees of Tessitura software in the Asia Pacific region.

The Australia New Zealand Tessitura Regional Users Conference (ANZTRUC) is a not-for-profit user-led conference attended by licensees of Tessitura software in the Asia Pacific region.

The Australia New Zealand Tessitura Regional Users Conference (ANZTRUC) is a not-for-profit user-led conference attended by licensees of Tessitura software in the Asia Pacific region.

Read a selection of compelling, entertaining and occasionally terrifying pieces on the subject of robots and artificial intelligence.

Cardinia Cultural Centre

Come and enjoy a laugh with Tom Ballard – Winner Helpman Award Best Comedy Performer 2016!

Three comedy she-wolf legends unite for Glittery Clittery: A ConSENSUAL Party.

A brand-new show at the MICF from 3RRR FM Breakfaster Geraldine Hickey.

Join Monica in her new show, chock full of characters, stories and observations about doing what we can not to get old!

‘This is a show about trying to be hopeful when the world is, quite frankly, being a total arsehole.”

‘A unique, powerful and insightful Australian comic voice. ????½’ Sydney Morning Herald

SOLD OUT!!! As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

UK comedian, bestselling author and self-professed scamp James Veitch presents his Australian stand-up debut.

Come along and see the reason why so many Aussie families know and love The Wiggles!

SOLD OUT!! ‘Carlson is a gifted and accomplished comedian ­– an absolute must-see.’ Appetite for the Arts (NZ)

Performing live is what Tommy does best, so do yourself a favour and go and enjoy a brand new show from the most exciting comedian of his generation. Good talk.

Come and enjoy a laugh with Tom Ballard – Winner Helpman Award Best Comedy Performer 2016!

As part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

SOLD OUT!!! In this extraordinary event, a stellar line up of the best comedians at the Festival come together in solidarity with Mehdi and all other victims of Australia’s detention policies.

Girls love only boys…at least that’s what they teach in Year 8 Sex Ed.

Step behind the velvet curtain and uncover the mysteries of magic with The Magic Workshop.

Come along and see the reason why so many Aussie families know and love The Wiggles!

Three comedy she-wolf legends unite for Glittery Clittery: A ConSENSUAL Party.

This workshop will introduce you to key strategies you can use to strengthen your relationships – with a partner, with friends and colleagues.

In Conversation with Matthew Bourne – director of Lord of the Flies

You might know him as the host of ABC’s top-rating show Gruen or from his various podcasts, but it is on stage where Wil feels most at home.

This show was inspired by a woman who goes by the name of Nanette.

What does the inaugural 2017 season reveal to us? What will it take to ensure the success of the Women’s League, and what can advocates for other sports learn?

Mae asks … “who are we when we’re not addicted?”

The two-hour Comedy Workshop will offer a crash course in comedy from a professional comedian

Hold onto your nose for this touching, twisted and very smelly adaptation of David Walliams’ award-winning children’s book, live on stage!

A hands-on workshop targeted at everyone who manages people.

“Comic genius…A joy for kids both big and small.” – Edinburgh Evening News on the book

How do we write about race in Australia today? Does the race of the writer affect the way stories are written, received and interpreted?

A total of 66 awards will be presented at this year’s Green Room Awards ceremony, including awards for Technical Achievement and Lifetime Achievement.