We've narrowed down this year's behemoth program to just the essentials, you're welcome.
Spring means a flourishing of independent, international and local mainstage theatre in Melbourne – so get ready: this month it's Melbourne Fringe, next month it's Melbourne Festival, and in the meantime there is more dance, musicals and theatre than you can shake a stick at.
Scroll on for a full account of what to see where this month on Melbourne's stages.
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