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News: ‘The Wind in the Willows’ Celebrates 40 years

This summer, one of Melbourne’s most beloved family traditions will celebrate a remarkable milestone when The Australian Shakespeare Company’s The Wind in the Willows marks its 40th anniversary at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

News: Agatha Christie’s Classic Mystery Comes To Australia in 2027

Following acclaimed Australian tours of The Mousetrap and And Then There Were None, leading theatre producer John Frost will bring another Agatha Christie classic to the stage in 2027.

Presented in association with Fiery Angel and Agatha Christie Limited, Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre in June 2027, following a successful tour of the UK, Ireland and Mainland China.

News: ‘The Castle’ – Introducing the Kerrigans

Producers Michael Cassel and Working Dog have today revealed the actors who will bring Australia’s most beloved family, the Kerrigans, to life in the world premiere stage adaptation of The Castle, opening at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne from March 2027.

Review: ‘Briefs: The Works’ at Melbourne’s Spiegel Haus (2026)

Briefs: The Works is playing at Melbourne’s Spiegel Haus until October 18. More information and tickets via spiegelhausmelb.com.

News: Circus-Cabaret Spectacular, ‘La Ronde’ Makes Its Melbourne Debut At Spiegel Haus This October

The five-star circus cabaret sensation from Strut & Fret, the creators of Blanc de Blanc and Late Night Vice, arrives in Melbourne for the first time, following a huge national tour.

News: More Cast Revealed For ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

As final performances for the Sydney and Melbourne seasons for the Australian tour of The Shawshank Redemption go on sale today, additional cast members were revealed.

The stage adaptation of one of the most popular and enduring films of all times, The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney from 2-31 January 2027 and Melbourne from 3 February to 7 March, before moving to Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

News: Arts Centre Melbourne to present landmark visual opera ‘OPERATION:ORFEO’

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that OPERATION:ORFEO, a hypnotic depiction of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, will return to the Ian Potter State Theatre in February 2027, 30 years since its premiere Victorian season in the same venue. Part opera, part visual artwork, it takes audiences on a descent into the underworld in a work of astonishing precision and beauty.

News: ‘The Songs Of John Farnham’ Goes Live On The Big Screen, Only At Hoyts

More fans will now have the chance to be part of one of the most significant celebrations in Australian music history, with The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend – The Celebration Concert broadcasting live into HOYTS cinemas nationwide on Sunday 20 September.

Interview: Country-Rock Powerhouse Jayne Denham

Country rock singer-songwriter, Jayne Denham is gearing up for the release of her seventh studio album. Working with legendary producer Marti Frederiksen and acclaimed songwriter Kylie Sackley across three sessions in Nashville, Denham says the forthcoming release is built on faith, redemption, resilience, and the belief that even life’s darkest seasons can lead to healing.

Three songs have been released so far: Hillbilly Halo – a loud, high-octane party anthem; Preacher’s Song – a cheeky song inspired by her first boyfriend; and Angel Of Mercy – born from hitting rock bottom during her marriage breakdown. The fourth track is about holding onto hope during tough times and trusting that better days are ahead. Written by Buck Johnson, James Dean Hicks and Charlie Midnight, Gotta Believe It is due for release September 4.