Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (2026)
A firsthand review of Twelfth Night under the stars at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, covering performances, music, weather realities and what to know before you go.
A firsthand review of Twelfth Night under the stars at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, covering performances, music, weather realities and what to know before you go.
Walking through Australian Theatres Unveiled by Cameron Grant (Parenthesy) at fortyfivedownstairs felt like stepping back into theatre memories—the facades we admired, the nooks where we chatted, the quiet hum before the curtain rose. A nostalgic, fine-art celebration of Australia’s great stages, on now in Melbourne.
Duck Pond by Circa brings a dazzling Swan Lake circus to Melbourne – expect feathers, flips, sequinned ducks and a fairytale twist that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
Walking down Collins Street in December always feels a little magical, but stepping into the Athenaeum Theatre this week, the vibe was less “silent night” and more “ready to party.” The lobby was buzzing with groups of friends and couples shaking off the work year, all ready for a very specific kind of holiday release. If you haven’t caught the hype yet, Love Actually? The Musical Parody is exactly what it says on the tin: a hilarious, high-energy sendup of
Last night, the Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) didn’t just stage a performance at The Plenary; they detonated an arena spectacular that has redefined Australian dance. With 120 athletes, a 12-piece live orchestra, and a soundtrack that mixes Lady Gaga with ACDC, Mother Nature is more than a show—it’s a powerful cultural statement. This is the Adelaide-based innovator’s second major production, and if the buzz from the sell-out Melbourne premiere is anything to go by, ACTC is officially shaking up
The question of what to do in Melbourne this Christmas has an easy answer for me. There are certain moments in the year you look forward to, those specific feelings that signal the festive season has truly begun. For me—and I’m staking my claim right now—that feeling is stepping inside the Comedy Theatre and immersing myself in the glorious, heart-swelling world of A Christmas Carol.
HAIR The Musical returns with the same legendary Tribal Love-Rock heartbeat that made it revolutionary more than fifty years ago. It carries the pulse of friendship, freedom, and music shared without restraint.
Broadway’s hit musical School of Rock has arrived in Melbourne for a limited season this November. Experience electrifying live music, a powerhouse cast, and unforgettable family entertainment at the historic National Theatre St Kilda.
Feel the downfall of Othello – a classic Shakespeare tragedy reimagined. This gripping, physical adaptation draws you into a world of jealousy, betrayal, and passion.
Culture, silence, and belonging take centre stage in James Elazzi’s Son of Byblos. Experience it in Melbourne until 14 September.
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