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News: Victorian Opera Presents Melbourne Debut of Reg Livermore’s ‘Ned Kelly: The Musical’

Victorian Opera proudly presents the Melbourne debut of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, playing 24–25 July at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne.

The acclaimed new production premiered in late March with an exclusive run at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat, marking the musical’s long-awaited return to the stage nearly fifty years after its original premiere.

News: Full Cast Announced for ‘Death of a Salesman’, alongside Anthony LaPaglia

An outstanding cast comprising some of Australia’s finest actors is set to take the stage in GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents’ widely acclaimed production of Arthur Miller‘s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Death of a Salesman for strictly limited seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane.

News: Anthony Callea Announces ‘The Connection Tour’, Exclusive Series Of Dates Across Australia

Anthony Callea is one of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring voices, and this October and November returns to the stage for a live music experience unlike any other.

Review: Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre (2026)

Direct from the West End, Isobel McArthur’s Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is currently playing at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre until July 11, before heading to Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Brisbane.

More information and tickets via prideandprejudicesortof.com.au.

Interview: Amy Lehpamer and Director Simon Harvey from ‘Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)’

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is currently playing at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre until July 11. Based on Jane Austen‘s classic novel, the musical comedy stars Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara and is directed by Simon Harvey, who co-directed the West End production where it won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Comedy’.

Review: ‘Frosted – A Winter Spectacular’ at Westfield Fountain Gate, Narre Warren (2026)

Located opposite Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre (Cnr Princes Highway and Brechin Drive, Narre Warren) and presented by nova 100 and Showtime Attractions, Frosted – A Winter Spectacular is an immersive, walk-through event celebrating Christmas in June/July.

Ideally suited for families with children 10 years and under, this year was Paw Patrol themed – the long-running animated television series created by Keith Chapman and produced by Spin Master Entertainment.

Review: ‘STELLA – A New Australian Musical’ at Alexander Theatre, Clayton (2026)

It’s always a joy to experience a new Aussie musical in the early stages of its genesis, especially one as rich and ambitious in scope and storytelling as STELLA – A New Australian Musical is.

News: ‘The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration Concert’ Helping Raise Funds For Head And Neck Cancer Australia

Minister for Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos, together with producers Tony Cochrane AM and Thea Jeanes-Cochrane of Cochrane Entertainment Collective and Paul Dainty AO of TEG Dainty, announce a once-in-a-generation Melbourne only concert event – The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration Concert to take centre stage at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 20thSeptember.

Global and Australian stars will lead an extraordinary lineup of 120 artists and musicians on stage for a powerful night of John Farnham’s music celebrating the extraordinary legacy of the icon — while helping to raise vital funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia.

Interview: Will Swenson from ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’

The smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre with acclaimed Broadway star Will Swenson, who originated the role of Neil Diamond on Broadway, leading the cast.