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Discover what’s on, keep a diary of every performance you see with ratings and reviews, and follow friends to see what they’re watching.

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Some of Eden’s favourite features on our newly launched Encore Diary app! 🤩

Download via the link in our bio 📲

#encoremelbourne #encoreapp #encorediary
#theatre #whatsonmelbourne by @encoremelb

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a month ago

REGENT RECORD BROKEN 🦁

@thelionkingau has broken a @regent_theatre record, selling more tickets in presale than any production in the venue’s history!

The six-time Tony Award winner returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2015, with performances from Thursday 25 March 2027.

🎟️ General sale is now open at thelionkingmusical.com.au

#melbournetheatre #lionking #thelionking #whatsonmelbourne #theatrekid taken in Regent Theatre by @encoremelb

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PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR 🧸

@paddingtonthemusicalau is coming to Australia, landing in Sydney for an exclusive 10-week season from September 2027.

The seven-time Olivier winner - including Best New Musical - has been melting hearts in London’s West End since 2025 and opens on Broadway in March.

It features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale and direction by Luke Sheppard.

No other Australian cities have been announced at this stage.

🎟️ Join the waitlist now at paddingtonthemusical.com.au by @encoremelb

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A GIANT PEACH IS COMING 🍑

@shakeandstir’s James and the Giant Peach arrives at the Comedy Theatre in January for a strictly limited season.

The school holiday offering is fresh off sold-out runs in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now via Ticketek

#melbournetheatre #whatsonmelbourne #schoolholidays #theatre taken in Comedy Theatre by @encoremelb

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THE PUB IS OPEN AGAIN 🍺

The Choir of Man returns to Melbourne from 3-21 February 2027, taking over @crownlivemelb for a strictly limited season.

The Olivier-nominated hit brings nine performers, a working beer tap and a soundtrack spanning Queen, Adele, Sia, Guns N’ Roses and John Farnham - fresh from a four-year West End run and three sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House.

🎟️ Tickets on sale 11am this Friday 16 October via Ticketmaster.

#melbournetheatre #musical #whatsonmelbourne #theatrekid taken in Crown Melbourne by @encoremelb

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5 days ago

LES MIS RETURNS IN 2027 🇫🇷

@lesmizau is back for the first time in over a decade, with Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production playing the Sydney Opera House for the very first time.

Presented by @operaaustralia, the season opens in the Joan Sutherland Theatre from 27 August 2027 - 40 years after Les Mis first premiered here in 1987.

A Melbourne season is expected to be announced at a later date.

🎟️ Opera Australia subscriber access from today and priority pre-sale Tuesday 27 October.

General public on sale Tuesday 3 November

Join the waitlist at lesmis.com.au

#LesMis #LesMiserables #OperaAustralia #theatrekid #musical by @encoremelb

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THIS WEEK IN MELB 🦈

OPENING 🥳
The Shark Is Broken - Athenaeum Theatre
Not Soooo Fresh - Trades Hall
Big Diva Energy - Victorian Pride Centre
Little Squirt - Trades Hall
Mayfair: A New Musical - Chapel Off Chapel
Never Closer - fortyfivedownstairs
+ so many other @melbfringe shows!

LAST CHANCE ⏳
The Sleeping Beauty - Regent Theatre (closes Sun 18 Oct)

ADD TO YOUR ENCORE DIARY! 📱

#melbournetheatre #whatsonmelbourne #theatrekid #theatre taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @encoremelb

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THE LAST FIVE YEARS 💔

@mackenzieannedunn and @javon.king__ to star in Jason Robert Brown’s @thelastfiveyearsau, directed by Trudy Dunn.

Jamie tells the story from the night they meet. Cathy tells it from the moment it ends. They only cross paths in the middle.

📍 @malthousetheatre
📅 18 February - 14 March 2027
🎟️ Tickets on sale today

Also playing Sydney, 14 January - 6 February.

@perrymantheatrecompany taken in Malthouse Theatre by @encoremelb

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7 days ago

BENJAMIN BUTTON INBOUND 🕰️

@benjaminbuttonmusicalaunz is making its first journey outside the West End and Broadway.

The three-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical landing at @artscentremelbourne next spring.

Born old and growing younger every day, Benjamin just wants to live a little life.

Told by 15 actor-musicians playing 30 instruments live on stage, it’s a love story that runs against the clock.

📅 TOUR DATES

Wellington - 14 - 22 May, St James Theatre
Christchurch - 27 May - 6 June, Isaac Theatre Royal
Auckland - 11 - 27 June, ASB Waterfront Theatre
Sydney - 16 July - 29 August, Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre
Melbourne - 3 September - 2 October, Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse
Brisbane - 7 - 31 October, QPAC Playhouse

🎟️ Join the waitlist at benjaminbuttonmusical.com.au

#melbournetheatre #whatsonmelbourne #musical #benjaminbutton #theatrekid taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @encoremelb

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7 days ago

Our latest ep with @sarahnjbowers & @luisascrofani is FULL of nostalgia! 🫒

Listen to our @notsoooofreshmusical chat now 🎧

#melbournetheatre #whatsonmelbourne #musical #encorepod #melbournefringe by @encoremelb

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THE SPIES ARE COMING 🕵️‍♂️

Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical @mincemeataus_ will make its Australian premiere in Melbourne in 2027, before heading on a national tour.

Based on a wild true WWII mission, it’s the best-reviewed show in West End history, with five actors playing more than 80 characters.

MELBOURNE
@comedy_theatre
From September 2027

More cities to be announced.

🎟️ The waitlist is open now!

#musical #melbournetheatre #theatrekid #operationmincemeat #whatsonmelbourne taken in Comedy Theatre by @encoremelb

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