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.

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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.

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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.

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Review: ‘The Magic Pudding: The Opera’ at The Round, Nunawading (2026)

Playing at Darebin Arts Centre in Preston on May 22 and Bunjil Place in Narre Warren on May 29 and 30. Tickets and info at victorianopera.com.au.

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Review: ‘Waitress the Musical’ at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre (2026)

It seems like we’ve been waiting forever for the Broadway smash Waitress the Musical to reach Australian shores, with the show initially slated to debut in 2020 (we all know why that didn’t happen) and after that cancellation, it took a few years for it to finally arrive.

And thank heavens it did, as Waitress is a joyous, feel-good show that is impossible to dislike, with a winning cast, incredible Sara Bareilles song score and an engrossing story that, while familiar, hits all the right beats.

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MICF Review: Fergus Neal – ‘Boy’ at Trades Hall – Music Room (2026)

Playing at Trades Hall – Music Room until April 19 (excluding Wednesdays). Tickets and more info at comedyfestival.com.au/fergus-neal/

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MICF Review: The Fairbairns – ‘Fair Dinkum’ at ACMI – Swinburne Studio (2026)

Playing at ACMI – Swinburne Studio until April 19 (except Mondays). Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/fair-dinkum/

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MICF Review: Jayne Steer – ‘Addickted’ at Underground Comedy (2026)

Playing at Underground Comedy (Thursday-Sunday) until April 19. Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/jayne-steer/

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MICF Review: Chris Demos – ‘Chips In The Night’ at Storyville (2026)

Playing at Storyville (excluding Monday) until April 19. Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/chris-demos/

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