By Peter Kemp
SIX
Melbourne’s Comedy theatre
Six the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm will open in Melbourne on 2 August.
Rehearsals for the smash-hit musical are underway with the entire company preparing to captivate audiences with the show’s innovative and empowering take on history, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages.
The Tony Award winning electrifying musical previously enjoyed record-breaking seasons across the country, and following huge demand and anticipation SIX reigns again at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre with further seasons at the Theatre royal Sydney from 25 October and at QPAC’s Playhouse in Brisbane from 2 January, 2025.
SIX tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII who step out of the shadow if their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.
Since its debut at the Edinburgh Festival fringe, SX has received widespread critical acclaim, leaving audiences enthralled by its infectious energy, catchy tunes, and empowering message.
Eltham Little Theatre
Veronica’s Room.
“Nobody forgives you, Veronica” Not even angels!
Is Susan actually Susan a self-possessed college student in 1973.
Or is she Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately BELEIVING herself to be a later Susan?
What begins as a seeming mission of mercy ends up a terrifying crisis of self-doubt among malevolent forces-with the audience no less certain of.
Veronica/Susan’s identity than she is. Be warned: when you enter Veronica’s room you will find yourself trapped in someone else’s nightmare.
Tickets now on sale.
Season: 6 – 21 September.
Bookings: 0411 713 095
The Princess Theatre Melbourne
Frankenstein
An extraordinary tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event.
Victor Frankenstein, a grieving but brilliantly ambitious young scientist, pushes the boundaries of theory and morality to create a living being from the remains of the dead.
But playing God has its consequences…
Shunned by society and plagued by an inherited sense of confusion and rage, Victor’s miracle of science becomes a monster that threatens to destroy everything his creator holds dear.
Combining cutting edge production elements with the power of virtuosic storytelling, Frankenstein is a night of thrilling theatre of monstrous proportions – bringing Mary Shelley’s classic screaming into the 21st century.
Season: 23 – 31 August.
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Season: 1 – 24 August. Bookings: 9758 3964.
