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Alex Theatre
Alex Theatre is conveniently located on Fitzroy Street, offering a venue with comfortable seating and a boutique foyer bar. There are three performance spaces which host a number of shows including concerts, comedy, dance and live theatre.
Location: St Kilda
www.alextheatre.au
Arts Centre Melbourne
This is the home of performing arts in Melbourne. Located on St Kilda Road between the Yarra River and the National Gallery of Victoria, this huge complex made up of two main buildings. The main theatre building has a big spire sitting on top and houses the State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Studio, St Kilda Road Foyer Gallery, and Cafe Vic. On the other side, facing the the river, is the circular shaped Hamer Hall which hosts an extensive range of concerts including jazz, rock, pop, cabaret, contemporary bands and classical musicians.
Location: Southbank
www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Arts House
North Melbourne Town Hall is the venue for this performance complex which offers a curated program of contemporary theatre, dance, drama, music and exhibitions.
Location: North Melbourne
www.artshouse.com.au
Clocktower Centre
Formerly known as the Essendon Town Hall, this cultural facility presents a vibrant annual program of theatre and performing arts, function rooms and a cafe
Location: Moonee Ponds
www.clocktowercentre.com.au
Drum Theatre
Housed in the restored Dandenong Town Hall, the theatre hosts hundreds of performances each year
Location: Dandenong
drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au
Gasworks Arts Park
This vibrant arts precinct is situated on the former site of South Melbourne Gas Plant. Surrounded by 4 hectares of gardens, Gasworks hosts hundreds of performing arts events and visual arts exhibitions. There are several gallery spaces, theatres, workshop rooms and a cafe.
Location: Albert Park
www.gasworks.org.au
Her Majesty's Theatre
The stomping ground for international musical and concert acts visiting from around the globe, Her Majesty's Theatre is an Exhibition Street icon in the heart of Melbourne. The historical building is grand in its architecture having been built in 1886 as the Alexandra Theatre for the Princess of Wales at the time.
Location: Melbourne CBD
www.hmt.com.au
La Mama Theatre
Located in a former factory building that was built in 1883, the theatre fosters Australian style productions in a vibrant and intimate environment
Location: Carlton
www.lamama.com.au
Malthouse Theatre
The Malthouse Theatre hosts imaginative and unconventional contemporary theatre productions. It also serves as a venue for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Victorian Opera. The building itself was originally a malt house and brewery and was built in 1892. It now consists of three theatres, a cafe, bar and rehearsal studios.
Location: Southbank
www.malthousetheatre.com.au
Melbourne Recital Centre
This striking building is one of the finest acoustic spaces in the country. It offers a broad variety of musical experiences, including chamber music, traditional ensembles and acoustic performances.
Location: Southbank
www.melbournerecital.com.au
Memo Music Hall
Located within the St Kilda RSL, this performance venue stages a diverse program of entertainment including live theatre, musical recitals, concerts and special event film screenings.
Location: St Kilda
www.memomusichall.com.au
National Theatre
Housed in the original Victory Theatre building which was first opened in 1921, National Theatre is a live performance venue which hosts stage productions, music and dance shows. An iconic venue that takes you right back to the theatres of yesteryear.
Location: St Kilda
www.nationaltheatre.org.au
Palais Theatre
Built in 1927 as a picture theatre, this striking example of Art Deco architecture now functions as a venue for live performances
Location: St Kilda
www.palaistheatre.com.au
Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre is one of Melbourne's most spectacular landmarks. First opened in 1854, the theatre has staged international shows and major musical productions including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, Cats and Dirty Dancing.
Location: Melbourne CBD
www.marrinergroup.com.au
Red Stitch Actors Theatre
Australia's leading ensemble theatre company performs contemporary works at their intimate venue in St Kilda.
Location: St Kilda
www.redstitch.net
Regent Theatre
The Regent is a gorgeous Victorian artefact which was first opened in 1929. It hosts large-scale international musicals, stage shows and renowned theatre productions.
Location: Melbourne CBD
www.marrinergroup.com.au
Southbank Theatre
Southbank Theatre is a building offering a striking example of Melbourne's innovative architecture. The theatre presents an eclectic selection of productions, ranging from international classics to contemporary Australian plays.
Location: Southbank
www.mtc.com.au
Theatre Works
Located in the historic parish hall at St Kilda, Theatre Works hosts a program of diverse performance styles across all genres. It strives to be the Australian epicentre of independent theatre.
Location: St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Enjoy live music, comedy and stage performances at this centre which features a theatre and exhibition galleries.
Location: Werribee
www.wyncc.com.au