Break Ups. Break downs.  Stolen Cats & Revenge.

Kitty Litter is what happens when you listen to that voice in your head… the one that tells you to burn it all down.

Two old friends reunite to take revenge on a cheating ex. But it all goes wrong when a cat gets caught in the crossfire.

Be a fly on the wall as two twenty-somethings with underdeveloped decision making skills have the meltdown of a lifetime.

Directed by Cameron Taylor - accomplished actor-director and clown (Cirque Du Soleil) Starring Hamish Johnston (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Utopia, Miss Saigon) and Sian Crowe, fresh from her West End debut (The Bowie Show). Kitty Litter brings world-class talent together for this exciting new Australian work.

Dan returns from his quarter-life crisis trip eating, praying and loving his way around the world, only to be ambushed by Robin: dressed to the nines, and acting… strange. Wines are had, confessions are divulged and Robin sends Dan’s quiet evening into a free fall that’d flip the firmest of tums.

Silly, messy, and a lot of fun Kitty Litter looks at what happens when you listen to that little voice in your head.. you know the one.. the one that tells you to burn it all down. Dive head first into the real time collapse of two twenty something with underdeveloped decision making skills. Hold onto your socks and bring a wet wipe. This could get out of hand.

*Content Warning: Contains frequent coarse language, violence, blood. Recommended for ages 15+.

EVENT DETAILS:

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: 7:30PM, 6 FEBRUARY 2026

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 7 - 11 | 13 & 14 FEBRUARY 2026

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Born from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens gives life and, more importantly, voice to those lost and left behind in the wake of the AIDS epidemic.

This brand new production fuses Bill Russell’s original free verse poetry and Janet Hood's musical score with new choreography by Jesse Matthews, striking right to heart of what it means to survive and be remembered.

The first full staging of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens was presented by T.W.E.E.D. in association with Justin Ross as part of the Sixth Annual New Works Festival at the Ohio Theater in New York City on May 18, 1989.

Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell
Music by Janet Hood
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
www.origintheatrical.com.au

*Content Warning: Contains mature themes and strong language, references to death, disease, drug use, and suicide/self harm. Recommended for ages 14+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 29 - 31 JANUARY 2026

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 5PM, 1 FEBRUARY 2026

DURATION: 90 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

A solo storytelling pole dancing show.

One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!

THE POLE SHEBANG is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she's always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.

“A FUN, HIGH-ENERGY ROMP… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” – The Vibe Hamilton

“THE FINAL NUMBER IS… PURE NERD CULTURE JOY” – Steel City Reviews

“FUNNY, SERIOUS, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND PLAYFUL” – The Hammer Monthly

*Content Warning: Contains strong language, flashing lights, audience participation. Recommended for ages 15+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 8PM, 20, 22 - 24 JANUARY 2026

EVENING PERFORMANCES: 6PM, 18 & 25 JANUARY 2026

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Sam Shepard’s ‘Fool For Love’ is a fiery showdown of passion, obsession, and secrets. Set in a dusty motel on the edge of the Mojave Desert, former lovers reunite in a sharp, fast, and unrelenting, evening. Shepard’s iconic play simmers with tension and dark humour as two people battle their pasts and each other.

Fool For Love strips love down to its rawest form. It’s tense, intimate, a story of two people tangled by desire and history, balancing on the edges of devotion and ruin. The play will linger like a bruise, honest in its ache and impossible to look away from.

*Content Warning: Contains the use of a realistic-looking prop firearm. If you are sensitive to staged gun use, please consider this before booking; contains strong language, depictions of domestic conflict, themes of obsession, and adult content. Recommended for ages 16+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 4 - 6 DECEMBER 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCES: 5PM, 6 - 7 DECEMBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

The annual PlaySix Short Play Festival provides quality exposure to talented Victorian playwrights (both emerging and established), as well as a networking forum for Melbourne actors and directors. Many works originally produced in PlaySix have gone on to great success at other local and international festivals and events. 2025 is our twentieth season and our sixth at The MC Showroom.

Bracket One

The Repository of Lost Things by Jane Flanagan

Dir: Carl Whiteside

The Third by Cerise de Gelder

Dir: Germaine Wattis

Elysian by Alison Knight

Dir: Jonathan Dyer

Bracket Two

Safe and Sound by Louise Hopewell

Dir: Fiona Scarlett

Final Notice by Robert Leggett

Dir: Adele Shelley

The Trading Place by Adele Shelley

Dir: Paul Canlan

*Content Warning: This programme contains coarse language and themes relating to suicide.  Recommended for audiences 16+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7.30PM, 26 - 28 NOVEMBER; 6PM, 29 NOVEMBER 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 1PM, 29 NOVEMBER, 2025

DURATION: 100 MINUTES INCLUDING A 15 MINS INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

A live discussion in a TV-Show in Europe triggered worldwide panic – for the first time it was officially announced that the earth has reached the “Tipping Point”, the point of no return in the destruction of the environment. Climate Change with a non-reversible perspective.

In typical Australian fashion an Australian free-to-air TV station wants to be the first in the southern hemisphere to take on the topic and has invited internationally renowned personalities to calm the situation down by informing the population about the “facts” and “data” available instead of spreading fear and innuendo.

It is accomplished TV-Presenter Bettina Roland’s job to work out the most positive outlook into the future from the discussion she is leading.

Get an intriguing look behind the scenes of this TV production that has no precedence, the tensions and the unmasked truth of a panel discussion recorded but not live streamed…for a reason.

Is that the future – our future?

This new Australian play by Wolf Heidecker is based on a book by German Futurist, scientific environmental activist, and Futurism-Philosopher Werner Mittelstaedt who, in close cooperation with his Australian writing partner, provided the actual figures and facts referred to in the script.

*Recommended for ages 14+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 7:30PM, 19 - 22 NOVEMBER 2025

DURATION: 100 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Love. Loss. Religion. Sexuality. Pleasure. Pain.

At a pivotal point in all their lives, four women come together to celebrate a birthday. As the bubbly flows, the façades fall away and expose the many ways in which each woman’s life is anything but ‘normal’.

But should it have to be? And who defines what is normal?

A fictionalisation of the culmination of over two decades in psychological practice, Why Can’t Women Be Like Men? explores the sexuality and intimate relationships of cross-generational characters.

*Content Warning: Contains sexual and medical references. Recommended for ages 15+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 14 - 15 NOVEMBER 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 2PM, 16 NOVEMBER 2025

DURATION: 70 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Set sail with the 'ARRGONAUTS', a new musical work that reimagines Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece as a high seas pirate adventure! Join Jason and his crew of Greek heroes as they battle treacherous waters and mythical creatures in their quest to prove themselves and reclaim the Pirate King’s throne.

Beneath the comedic adventure lies a deeper exploration of masculinity and heroism, as Jason battles with his jealousy and lust for glory. As the crew strives for the height of macho pirate heroics, the show reveals the devastating cost of unchecked ambition and masculine ideals.

This innovative production features a powerhouse ensemble of performers and an intricate and relentless vocal score that pushes the limit of the human voice as a tool for storytelling. Accompanied by a live quartet of strings, piano, and percussion, 'ARRGONAUTS' combines dynamic ensemble staging and rollicking shanties to create a unique musical adventure that will leave you questioning what it truly means to be a hero.

*Content warning: Contains death, staged violence, flashing lights & strobe effects.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 7PM, 15 - 18 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Suburban stoner Seb is in his mid-thirties, lost and wayward in life. Hungover and unsure if it’s Tuesday or Wednesday, he encounters Sheryl, an ex-party animal in her late fifties. Sheryl’s knowledge of the cosmos and cathartic lack of care for humanity’s tribulations leaves Seb uncertain if he’s encountered a deity or alien in human form; whereas Sheryl – whether advanced hyper-being or just shopping for abundant cheap wine – hasn’t any f%$# left to give.

*Content warning: Contain strong coarse language, drug references & alcohol use.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 6PM, 15 - 18 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 30 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Step into the wonderfully wild world of Michael Lanzer, where no character is too outrageous, no sketch too surreal, and no puppet too well-behaved. Expect to see a cast of unforgettable personalities—all played by Michael himself—alongside spontaneous moments and theatrical sleight-of-hand. It’s intimate, chaotic, and joyfully unpredictable.

“When I watch Michael Lanzer I flip between laughter and jealousy” - Ryan Shelton.

“A funny guy!” - John Safran.

*Recommended for ages 15+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 8PM, 11 - 12 & 7:30PM, 14 - 17 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE CLUBROOM THEATRETTE

Ever wondered what it really takes to be a Bond Girl? Abbey has.

Join showgirl and cabaret bombshell Abbey Paige Williams on a glamorous, playful and top secret mission. Backed by her killer live band, this one woman cabaret is a love letter to the women of 007 and the iconic music from the films... with a few surprises along the way.

Think jazz vocals and heartfelt storytelling wrapped up in a celebration of femininity. If you like smoky jazz clubs, live music or binging Fleabag, you’ll love this show.

The mission starts here. Care to join me?

*Contains sustained bright lights, haze, mild coarse language, sudden and sustained noise (band) Potentially triggering themes: (James Bond related) violence, alcohol, death, murder, replica weapons, sexual references, misogyny, feminism. Recommended for ages 16+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 8:30PM, 9 - 11 OCTOBER & 6:30PM, 12 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Get ready to relive the 90's with an interactive Spice Girls tribute show!

Sing and dance along to your favourite Spice Girls hits, alongside other iconic 90s classics. This high-energy performance features performers who bring the Spice Girls unique style and energy to life.

With audience participation encouraged, you’ll be part of the show as you belt out the lyrics and dance like it’s 1997.

Whether you’re a die-hard Spice Girls fan or just love 90s nostalgia, this show promises a night of unforgettable fun!

*Audience Rating: PG.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 7PM, 9 - 11 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

A dazzling fusion of East and West.

This bold new show weaves Taiwan’s rich history and culture with the sparkle of Western pop and drag. Expect an explosion of music, costume, and performance where the artistry of tradition meets the art of drag - all brought to life by JC the GUY.

Earlier this year, JC returned to Taiwan to immerse himself in authentic Taiwanese traditional arts, including embroidery, Ba Jia Jiang dance, and temple art. With his deep knowledge of Asian culture and his experience in drag king performances, JC brings you a groundbreaking show that fuses Asian tradition with Western pop culture. Expect to hear Japanese renditions of Lady Gaga hits, or Chinese versions of Sam Smith songs. And witness JC's creative vision as he blends these worlds together into a stunning and unforgettable performance.

*Contains strobe lights, sustained bright lights and loud noises.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIMES/DATES: 7:30PM, 8 OCTOBER & 4PM, 12 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Live in the studio, the famous sit-com ‘Honey, I’m home!’ is being recorded in high technicolor for your entertainment. Ushered in as a studio audience, it is here you will watch your favourite show’s new episode being aired. Except, something is wrong here. The characters are too shiny and polished. And it all goes wrong when something goes off script… 

Immersed in a crashing world, we watch as a mother struggles with her past - reflecting on her horrific experience giving birth. With nothing left out, we are forced to witness her dissection in graphic, gory detail. 

Using body horror as a guide, this show is an acknowledgement to the power of people who give life through their bodies. Designed to walk the line of discomfort and compassion, this unforgettable show is something you will not want to miss.

*Content Warning: Contains staged violence, violence against women, misogyny, reference to mental health issues, pregnancy & childbirth.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 6PM, 8 - 11 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 30 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

In a world of situational soulmates, Work wives and the uni friends you keep promising to get a drink with - It seems impossible to have a best friend anymore. And we mean a true best friend. A sandbox playing, BFF necklace wearing, laugh-till-you-cry friend. 

Join Ella and Hannah as they navigate the tumultuous terrain of making childhood friends as adults.

BFFN: Best Friends For Now is a 60 minute comedy cabaret about two strangers who are lonely and practical. Why not wait for a friendship to grow, when we can be Best Friends, right now?

BFFN is about bringing back the silliness of what it means to know someone completely. It's about re-learning how to make friendships that ignore the ‘niceties’ of going to a wine bar or a brunch date, and instead exist wheezing with laughter on a bedroom floor. It explores how much of friendship is just physical proximity and undying loyalty to a person.

This show begs the question - Do you actually like your mates? Or were they just around at the time?

*Content warning: Contains coarse language.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 8PM, 1 - 4 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE CLUBROOM THEATRETTE

Chantrea Yung charms with a cute, shy exterior that quickly gives way to deadpan weirdness and savage one-liners — the kind that sneak up on you and leave you stunned. Kiara Ariza Stellato injects sharp political sass and melodrama, turning every joke into a mini protest with a side of flair. Together, Chantrea and Kiara bring a fearless energy that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Ruby Stewart brings dry wit, cheeky chaos, and a theatrical flair that’s as confident and fluid as their gender, effortlessly blending identity and irreverence to keep you laughing and thinking. Then there’s Sam Kelly, our token white boy—whose charmingly clueless, conversational style and everyday observations offer a lighthearted counterpoint to the sharp edges of the others. The rest roast him relentlessly; he takes it like a champ (ally).

Eight shows, four voices, Zero filters. Punchlines, personal stories, and light public shaming.

The HR-approved diversity you didn’t know you needed. Representation has never been this unhinged.

*Content warning: Contains coarse language. Recommended for mature audience.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 6:15PM, 1 - 4 OCTOBER & 6:30PM, 8 - 11 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE CLUBROOM THEATRETTE

‘The Way We Get By' written by Neil Labute, is a look into human connection in its most vulnerable moments. A guy, a girl and a fly on the wall audience. In an hour and a half, we spend a lifetime with Doug and Beth as they navigate the complicated circumstances surrounding their sudden but not unexpected night together. An awkward 4am conversation turns into an intimate exploration of identity and the concept of love.

Played out in real time, Beth and Doug upheave their whole lives, with nothing left unsaid.

‘The Way We Get By’ is a truthful romantic comedy, revealing the depth of the connection between these two people as they have no choice but to say everything they have been too scared to say. Negotiating with themselves, each other, and the world how best to proceed with their relationship, re-discovering what is important in life.

After a successful season in 2023, Jesse and Rosemary are excited to bring ‘The Way We Get By’ to Melbourne Fringe Festival with Luca Romani stepping on board as director!

Content Warnings: Adult themes and content, sexual references, and implied sexual acts. Recommended for ages 16+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 8:30PM, 30 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 90 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

A Child was born before midnight, beneath the wild eastern wind…

This is a small rural community; a community of masks, a community of personas, where fairies are evil and folklore are accepted as universal truths, and the biggest threat of all, is the changeling child.

So when a Child begins to display unnatural traits and skills, the community is steeped in fear.

Changeling is a new play that explores the stigma experienced by disabled and neurodivergent people through the lens of ‘masked’ theatre. Based on European folklore and inspired by the likes of The Crucible, this play delves into the damage of ‘othering’, the dangers of collective paranoia and mob mentality... within a world bearing eerie similarities to our own.

Changeling presents a raw and provocative reflection on identity, belonging and the cost of authenticity in a community steeped in intolerance.

Content Warnings: Contains references to infanticide, homicide, miscarriages; depictions of child abuse and abandonment, gendered violence, death onstage, discrimination against disability, violence; and themes of ostracisation and body image.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 6:30PM, 30 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER & 4:30, 5 OCTOBER 2025

DURATION: 90 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Outback Jams! is a dynamic children's theatre production that follows Koko the guitar-playing koala and Emu the long-legged ballerina on their journey across Australia as they pursue their dream of being a famous performing duo. 

Throughout their travels, Koko and Emu meet a diverse cast of characters, including a misunderstood crocodile, a streetwise echidna, and a coupla’ surfing kangaroos. With original songs that are catchy and engaging, this show promises a musical experience that will resonate with both children and families.

Outback Jams!  is not just a journey across Australia but also a celebration of creativity and self-discovery, addressing themes of self-doubt and perseverance in a manner that’s accessible and inspiring for young audiences. This combination of live storytelling and original music offers a rich and engaging experience that stands out in children’s theatre.

*Recommended for ages 5+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 11AM, 30 SEPTEMBER - 5 OCTOBER 2025, WITH 2 OCTOBER AS AN AUSLAN INTERPRETED SHOW

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

This preposterous and flamboyant production of The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical play by Oscar Wilde about two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape what they believe are their mundane lives. Both men use this deception to woo women who are fixated on the name "Ernest".

Celebrated for its wit and repartee, parodying and gently satirising late Victorian manners, this version of the play deems to poke fun at quintessential Britishness and the pomposity of the upper class. 

We bring to you two Victorian philanderers (which could be putting it nicely), Jack and Algernon, as well as the likes of the formidable Lady Bracknell, the glamorous Gwendolen Fairfax, the ever-curious Cecily Cardew, the bumbling Dr Frederick Chasuble, the indifferent Miss Laetitia Prism, ever devoted Lane and Merriman, as well as A Handbag!

*Content warning: This play is very funny, but does include a lot of innuendos.Recommended for ages 12+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 19 - 21 & 25 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 4PM, 20 & 21 SEPTEMBER 2025

DURATION: 120 MINUTES INCLUDING INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Long before democracy or science, before the world could explain plague and poison, there was a myth that tried. A city on its knees. A leader desperate for truth. Over 2000 years since Sophocles’ exploration of power, fate, and truth through the myth of Oedipus Rex, this production is as relevant as ever. Now in an era defined by rising temperatures, collapsing ecosystems and corporate greed, Sophocles’ question stands more urgent than ever. What does it mean to discover you are the source of your people’s suffering?

This new staging of Oedipus reimagines the myth in the aftermath of ecological disaster, where prophecy and science blur and the gods feel far distant. This ruined Thebes is haunted by plague and scarcity, where ancient prophecy meets environmental ruin. This production explores guilt, blindness, and the price of leadership. Sophocles’ myth has become a warning: a meditation on blindness, chosen and inherited, and the unbearable weight of understanding too late.

*Content warning: Contains discussions of infanticide, death, incest, homicide, environmental collapse, depictions of self harm and suicide. Use of loud, sudden sounds, strobe lighting and flashing lights, graphic visual gore. Moments of intense emotional distress and psychological breakdown. Recommended for ages 14+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 3 - 7 & 10 - 13 SEPTEMBER 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 4PM, 14 SEPTEMBER 2025

DURATION: 70 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Drama King Theatre Company proudly presents 'Break A Leg' a brand new body-swapping comedy written and directed by Jason Ekonomides.

In this outrageous two-act play, a group of self-obsessed influencers land roles in a Broadway-bound production. With zero stage experience, rehearsals quickly spiral into chaos - clashing egos, diva meltdowns, and full-blown onstage mayhem.

Desperate to save the show, the crew stages a fake Ouija board night to force some team bonding. But when the real spirits arrive, the cast wakes up to a nightmare, they’ve all swapped bodies!

With opening night fast approaching and everyone stuck in someone else’s shoes, this dysfunctional ensemble must learn to work together, or risk total theatrical disaster.

Packed with big laughs, bigger personalities, and some ghostly surprises, 'Break A Leg' is a backstage comedy like no other. Get ready for identity crisis, theatre tantrums, and hauntingly hilarious hijinks!

*Content warning: Contains coarse language, sexual references, and mature themes. Recommended for ages 13+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 20 - 23 AUGUST 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 4PM, 24 AUGUST 2025

DURATION: 120 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

It’s Toby Ackland’s birthday party down near the surf club and that should mean heaps of grog, drugs and good clean fun. But by the morning a young girl is dead, raped by three boys and bashed with a rock.

Who is responsible? The boy? The girl? Or the whole town.

Blackrock, playwright Nick Enright’s play about a teen party which culminates with a brutal rape and murder on the beach, was deeply disturbing when it was written 30 years ago.

Sadly many of the themes, which swirl around the narrative after the tragic event, still resonant today as Australia struggles with issues of domestic abuse, respect and gender equality.

Blackrock was originally adapted from a 45-minute piece by Enright, “A Property of the Clan”, that was inspired by the sexual assault and murder of 14-year-old Leigh Reannea Mears, near Newcastle in 1989. The award-winning play premiered in 1995, became a film in 1997, and was critically acclaimed.

Lunatix presents this intimate and strongly shaped human drama focusing in on the social forces behind the male impulse to violence and the community’s response in the aftermath, which are actively relevant in today society.

Featuring a strong cast of performers including, Flecther Von Arx, Bailey Griffiths, Sabrina Rault, Olivia Mitchell, Javier Lumsden, James Parker, Samuel John, Isabel Dickson, Charlotte Palmer, Cassandra Hart and Hayley Michaels.

*Content warning: Contains coarse language, violence, assault, misogyny, suicide references, murder, rape, sexual assault and cancer. Recommended for ages 14+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 25 - 28 JUNE 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 2PM, 28 JUNE 2025

DURATION: 90 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

‘A Wake To Remember’ is an emotionally charged journey through friendship, unrequited love, and the pursuit of dreams deferred. Past and present collide at the wake of Mac Posey, as old friends Andy and Ed are offered a second chance to confront unspoken truths and heal old wounds. The three of them used to be in a band together back in university before the band imploded. In Mac’s childhood bedroom, Andy, Edward and the ghost of their late friend, reminisce about old times, lament about their unfulfilled lives, and wonder where it all went wrong. This drama/comedy, infused with singer-songwriter-style music is a poignant yet humorous exploration of life’s what-ifs and the music that binds us.

*Content Warning: Contains coarse language and themes relating to conflict, death, homophobia. Recommended for ages 12+.

EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 21 - 24 MAY 2025

MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 4PM, 25 MAY 2025

DURATION: 105 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

Get ready to relive the joy and laughter of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the Tony Award-winning musical that has charmed audiences for generations! After a smash-hit run, this beloved show is back in Melbourne for a strictly limited season in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Peanuts!

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang on an adventurous journey full of heartwarming moments, hilarious mishaps, and unforgettable songs. From Charlie’s kite-flying challenges to Lucy’s bossy charm, this delightful musical brings Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip to life like never before.

Perfect for fans of all ages, this feel-good show captures the magic of friendship, fun, and life’s simple joys. Whether you’re reliving childhood memories or discovering Peanuts for the first time, this musical is a celebration of everything we love about Charlie Brown and friends.

*Audience rating: Suitable for all ages.

EVENT DETAILS:

DAYTIME PERFORMANCES: 10AM & 12PM, 8 - 11 APRIL 2PM, 12 & 13 APRIL 2025

NIGHT PERFORMANCES: 7:30PM, 11 & 12 APIRL 2025

DURATION: 60 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERMISSION. DOORS OPEN 15 MINS BEFORE THE SHOW.

VENUE: THE SHOWROOM THEATRE

What happens when your loved one becomes ill?

Alain explores the illness and death of his late wife and how his life has been changed by this event.

Alain is an improviser from Melbourne who has finally got around to writing a script for a show instead of making it up on the spot.

*Content warning: Contains reference to death and grief; occasional coarse language and sexual references. Suitable for ages 18+.

EVENT DETAILS:

TIME/DATES: 9PM, 2 - 6 APRIL & 6PM, 9 - 13 APRIL 2025

DURATION: 50 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERVAL. DOORS OPEN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE: THE CLUBROOM THEATRETTE