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Arts & culture in Melbourne

The hottest arts, theatre and culture in Melbourne right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.

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Spamalot

Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre Onein 3hSun 20 Sept, 16:00
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Approximate Running Times: Doors: 30 minutes prior to start Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Bursting with unforgettable songs, absurd humour, and zany characters, this musical is a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python. With its laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," it's a gloriously entertaining journey that leaves audiences in stitches from start to finish. "Camp, comical, and bursting with talent, this is a show not to be missed. Rush to get tickets - it is guaranteed to lift your spirits and make you roar with laughter. It's one of the best show's I've seen this year." - Graeme Watson (Out In Perth)

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  1. Culturein 2 days

    The Homecoming

    Athenaeum Theatre Two

    Max. Sam. Lenny. Joey. Teddy. And Ruth. In a crowded house in East London lives a family of butchers, fighters, and men bound by routine and rivalry. When Teddy returns from America with his wife Ruth - a woman his family has never met - old tensions surface and an unsettling battle for control begins. As loyalties shift and desires emerge, the household is thrown into a dangerous and unpredictable power game. Directed and Designed by Greg Carroll (Swansong, Glory Dazed) with Sound by Paul Norton (Much Ado About Nothing) - this intimate new production brings together an outstanding cast of Australian stage and screen talent. Starring Kate Kendall (Stingers, Rush) as Ruth, Richard Piper (The Lady in the Van, Twelfth Night, Come from Away) as Max, Ben Geurens (Reign) as Lenny, Peter Houghton (Shakespeare in Love, North by Northwest) as Teddy, David Field (City Homicide) as Sam & Eddie Orton (Touching The Void) as Joey. .

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  2. Culturein 3 days

    Briefs: The Works

    Spiegel Haus Melbourne

    A stop on a 24-date tour.

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  3. Culturein 5 days

    Room On the Broom

    Athenaeum Theatre One

    Approximate Running Times: Duration - 55 minutes CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's books. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind... The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Following sell-out seasons across Australia, the team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up - and their grown-ups...

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  4. Culturein 2 weeks

    Tina's Rooftop Piano Bar

    Spiegel Haus Melbourne

    A live comedy night.

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  5. Culturein 10 weeks

    Vittorio Angelone: you can't Say Nothing any more

    The Capitol, Melbourne

    Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 8:30pm .

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  6. Culturein 7 weeks

    Des Bishop - Australian Tour

    The Capitol, Melbourne

    Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:00pm This event is recommended for patrons 15 years and over

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  7. Culturein 5 weeks

    Co-opera presents Carl Maria von Weber Der Freisch眉tz

    Athenaeum Theatre Two

    Approximate Running Times: Doors - 5:30pm Start - 6:00pm The music of this first German romantic opera is irresistible. Its origins lie in a folk tradition concerning a dark and atmospheric tale of a young forester who, unknowingly, enters into a pact with the Devil in a trial required to earn his beloved's hand in marriage. Beneath the supernatural drama lie enduring themes of fate and free will, temptation and moral weakness, and the tension between the natural and supernatural, all set against the brooding landscape of the German forest. .

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  8. Culturein 6 weeks

    Matt and Alex - 5 Raves in 5 Days: 10th Anniversary Tour

    170 Russell

    A live comedy night.

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  9. Culturein 4 weeks

    The Shark Is Broken

    Athenaeum Theatre One

    When the shark won't work, the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws, three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare, egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread. The Shark Is Broken is a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud play about fame, failure, and friendship under pressure - an edgy, once is a lifetime theatrical treat that proves the biggest drama was never in the water. You're gonna need a bigger seat. Book Now .

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  10. Culturein 4 weeks

    La Ronde

    Spiegel Haus Melbourne

    A stop on a 97-date tour.

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  11. Culturein 8 weeks

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    Athenaeum Theatre One

    Audiences are about to witness a theatrical event of rare electricity: a bold new stage production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, starring the incomparable Jason Donovan. Exclusive to Melbourne, this strictly limited engagement transforms one of the most powerful stories in modern literature into a gripping live experience that promises intensity, humanity, and unforgettable drama. .

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  12. Culturein 8 weeks

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Preview

    Athenaeum Theatre One

    Audiences are about to witness a theatrical event of rare electricity: a bold new stage production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, starring the incomparable Jason Donovan. Exclusive to Melbourne, this strictly limited engagement transforms one of the most powerful stories in modern literature into a gripping live experience that promises intensity, humanity, and unforgettable drama. .

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Culture in Melbourne: the rundown

18 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Melbourne right now. The hottest is La Ronde at Spiegel Haus Melbourne (rising, 62/100), followed by One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Spamalot. The board leans culture, with 1 spot is on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

18 culture

Top spots right now

  1. 1La Ronde 路 Spiegel Haus Melbourne 路 Wed 21 Oct62
  2. 2One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Wed 18 Nov61
  3. 3Spamalot 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Sun 20 Sept60
  4. 4The Shark Is Broken 路 Athenaeum Theatre One 路 Thu 15 Oct60
  5. 5Briefs: The Works 路 Spiegel Haus Melbourne 路 Wed 23 Sept58
  6. 6The Homecoming 路 Athenaeum Theatre Two 路 Tue 22 Sept57
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Frequently asked

What's on for culture in Melbourne right now?

Right now Melbourne has 18 on the radar under culture, led by La Ronde at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Athenaeum Theatre One, Spamalot at Athenaeum Theatre One. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.

What is the biggest event in Melbourne?

La Ronde at Spiegel Haus Melbourne on Wed 21 Oct. It scores 62 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

Is there anything on in Melbourne this weekend?

Yes. 1 spot is on this weekend in Melbourne, led by Spamalot at Athenaeum Theatre One.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 18 spots on the Melbourne radar right now.