Top Things to do in Greater Melbourne
10 Concerts & Shows in Greater Melbourne That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Melbourne, Australia including Sun Theatre Yarraville, Lido Jazz Room, Red Stitch Actors Theatre Company, School of Hard Knock Knocks, Melba Spiegeltent, Essence Productions- Night Theatre At Werribee Park, St. George's Anglican Church, The Laneway Theatre, Wonderground Cabaret and Burlesque, Drum Theatre.
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1. Sun Theatre Yarraville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By bitttttttt - Melbourne, Australia
Easily the best cinema experience in Melbourne! Great range of films and numerous screens to see them on.
2. Lido Jazz Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Red Stitch Actors Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By noele645 - Melbourne, Australia
Very intimate small theatre where you can touch the actors. Highly professional. Great night out and easy to get to and park.
4. School of Hard Knock Knocks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Melba Spiegeltent
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By urbandrifter - Melbourne, Australia
Went to see Matador at The Melba Spiegeltent in Johnston Street Collingwood (near Wellington Street) on the second night after the opening. Wow. Just Wow. As this isn't the platform to review the performance and more about the venue, all I'll say is that Matador was brilliant and a must see. Will review that elsewhere. Now down to the venue. The tent itself was originally built in Belgium around 1910 and has itself quite a bit of history holding performances across Europe with well-known artists such as Edith Piaf and Kurt Weil. Around 2006 the tent arrived in Australia and this one was renamed after our very own famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba. Although located on Johnston Street, it is set just back behind a large building which is also where Circus Oz is located. Approaching the tent, you know it's going to be something different. It's not imposing or ostentatious, but rather there is something alluring and intriguing about the tent. Old world, magnetic and inviting. There was a nice food van on site which sold tasty snacks for those who were still hungry before the performance. Inside is a bar that you could get yourself any sort of refreshment and at $9 for a glass of wine, probably at standard prices. The bar staff were lovely, chatty but also very helpful. The tent is half stage/backstage and the rest is seating in a semi-circle. On the outer part of the tent are booths that hold 6 - 8 people. You are welcome to take your drinks to your seat to watch the performance. It was a warm night when I was there but the temperature inside was perfect, not too hot or cold and considering the tent holds probably 150 people plus the performers, it was nice not to be sweating indoors. The ambience inside is lovely - just ideal. It's an invitation to chat with other people due to the close proximity of the chairs. It has a casual vibe but also a little bit funky and fun. This all leads up to the anticipation of what the performance will be like. The tent itself attracts such a wonderfully diverse range of talented people from comedy to the theatre, live music to cabaret, burlesque to the circus and so much more. This breadth of entertainment makes it even more appealing as there is something for everyone. There are toilets on site which are wheelchair friendly. Car parking around Collingwood can come with challenges so please check you have enough time to find one. Overall, a great venue and deservedly won the best venue at the 2018 Melbourne Fringe. The tent is also available for the community, corporate and private events. Lastly but importantly - the staff are just lovely. Helpful, smiling, chatty, enthusiastic. This is also what makes the experience that much better than a mainstream say, theatre. Well done everyone. I look forward to coming to many more events in the future.
6. Essence Productions- Night Theatre At Werribee Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Essence Productions is an independent theatre production company that offers night theatre at Werribee Park each weekend all year round. There are two shows 'What Was That?' performed in the historic mansion and 'Down to Earth' performed at the historic farm. Both are based on history, highly entertaining and filled with comedy, great characters and some scary elements. It’s founder (and author of the work), Alaine Beek, has also written, produced and tour her multi-award winning play, Point of No Return - a riveting drama based on the real events at our first boys prison, Point Puer, Tasmania. It is currently touring to Albury Entertainment Centre and Griffith Regional Theatre July 24 and 26, 2019. Alaine, with her acting team, are currently working on her new play ‘The Scrunch Test’, based on the true story of her Scottish parents in Australia on Christmas Day.
7. St. George's Anglican Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
8. The Laneway Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
The Laneway Theatre is Australia's only purpose built Close Up Magic venue. Seating 32 in pure luxury it stages intimate performances of world class magic.
Reviewed By Petertronica
We saw Tim's Astonishment show. Everything about it was absolutely amazing! The theatre is awesome, seats comfortable, it's so small and cozy you can see everything. Tim has a wonderful story-telling style, laced with jokes, comedy, and everyone including the kids gets invited up on stage to participate in a magic trick or two which was really fantastic! We took our kids aged 7 & 10 and they (and we) were enthralled from start to finish. I can't recommend this highly enough!
9. Wonderground Cabaret and Burlesque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
The finest, quirkiest, most provocative of Australian burlesque and cabaret performance art in Melbourne. Private and corporate functions and events available. VIP events, workshops, classes and experiences. Art. Whimsy. Dreams. Decadence. Darkness. Cabaret. Burlesque. Circus. Theatre. Live. Learn. Create. Rebel. Defy convention. Join the Family. Break the mould.
Reviewed By sharniGeelong
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the underground I have only been once and loved mama natalia ristovski she captured my heart and I must return again in the near future
10. Drum Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Opened in February 2006, Drum Theatre is a 521-seat state-of-the-art, purpose-built performing arts theatre set within the heritage façade of the old Dandenong Town Hall. The space comprises both stalls and a dress circle and is the perfect venue for theatre, music, school productions, conferences, dance school showcases and musical theatre shows. Its moderate size and fully raked seating create an intimate setting large enough to accommodate most events while giving every audience member an excellent view and optimal experience. The Drum's extensive and advanced technical facilities are operated by our widely acclaimed technicians, and our box office and front of house staff offer the best in customer service for your audience, no matter what the occasion. With a well-stocked bar open during events, specialised catering services available upon request and multiple function rooms for hire, the Drum has all your needs covered.
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
hosts an amazing array of performances from the wiggles to opera. great to see the historic dandenong hall refashioned into an amazing theatre
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