Theatre & Dance
Latest Melbourne theatre and dance reviews and previews
What's on stage in September
The best of the Fringe Festival, world-class dance and lots more
Top picks of Melbourne Fringe
Ten must-sees, plus all the parties, special events and more
Switzerland
Joanna Murray-Smith's crime thriller is one of the best shows you'll see this year
Nine ways Melbourne Festival will transform the city
Check out our highlights from Melbourne Festival's explosive 2016 program
Theatre, dance, musicals and opera on now in Melbourne
A guide to Melbourne's theatre scene
The best new and upcoming Melbourne shows
Our critics' picks for theatre, musicals, opera and dance in Melbourne
The best new and upcoming musicals
From indie shows to international blockbusters, here are the musicals you should book in to see
Latest Melbourne theatre reviews
Check out the latest theatre, musical, opera and dance reviews from Time Out's critics
How to get cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne
View from the cheap seats: a Time Out Melbourne guide to play-going for penny-pinchers
Latest theatre reviews
Gonzo
This long overdue conversation about the relationship between teenage boys and porn doesn't go deep enough
Switzerland
A writer famous for her brittleness meets her greatest creature in this immensely enjoyable two-hander
Lilith: The Jungle Girl
The Sisters Grimm's subversive take on identity, race and gender falls short despite strong performances
Fawlty Towers Live
John Cleese is re-creating the world's worst hotel for stage – right here in Melbourne
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