MICF Review: Alex Ward – ‘Literally Anyone’ at The Westin – Three (2026)

Appearing at The Westin – Three at 7.30pm (6.30pm Sundays) until April 19. Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/alex-ward

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News: Victorian Opera Announces Melbourne Season of Reg Livermore’s ‘Ned Kelly: The Musical’

Victorian Opera has announced a Melbourne season of its acclaimed new production of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, playing 24–25 July at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne.

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MICF Review: James Barr – ‘Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)’ at Trades Hall Music Room (2026)

Playing until Sunday April 5 (excluding Wednesdays) at the Trades Hall Music Room. Tickets and more info at: comedyfestival.com.au/james-barr

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News: Additional Cast Announced For ‘Waitress’ Australian Premiere

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced other talented performers who will play lead roles and ensemble in the Australian Premiere of Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress, which will ignite Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne from 1 May, and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August.

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Review: ‘Back to Te Maunga’ at La Mama Courthouse Theatre, Carlton (2026)

A beautifully written and performed two-hander that boasts a strong Māori voice, Back to Te Maunga is a meditation on regret, grief and the unbreakable bonds of male friendship.

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News: Brisbane Cast Revealed for ‘MJ the Musical’

With all performances now on sale and anticipation building for its Brisbane premiere, Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia VollackJohn Branca and John McClain, is thrilled to announce that Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.

Grant will be joined by Brisbane’s own Liam Damons, who returns home to open the season playing the role of Michael in his teenage years, marking a special homecoming for the rising performer. 

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News: Victorian Opera Announces Cast For ‘Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical’

Victorian Opera has announced the cast for its upcoming revival of an iconic work of Australian theatre: Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical.

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News: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to debut in Australia at the Princess Theatre

Mrs. Doubtfire, the feelgood comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from November 2026.

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