When Julia Gillard’s distinctive ocker voice first emerged from Justine Clarke’s mouth on Opening Night of Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Julia, the audience literally gasp-screamed. It was, without mincing words, pretty freaky. Read more.
June 2024: The great thing about Melbourne is that when the mercury drops, our world-class theatre scene stays red hot. There are so many productions happening this month, we couldn't even come close to fitting them all on this list. If the razzle-dazzle of musicals is your thing, Wicked and Beauty and the Beast are sure to impress. For those looking for something a little more serious, we can't go past Back to Back Theatre's Multiple Bad Things and Henry Kelly's Girl at the Bottom of a Well. Rising festival also brings several shows to town, including the five-star Sri Lankan Australian epic Counting and Cracking.
From the toe-tapping to the cathartic, consider this your ultimate guide to all the best theatre and musicals happening this June.
When stuck for things to do between shows, you can also always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 101 things to do in Melbourne before you die.
