Past Shows and Events at the Alex Theatre St Kilda

The Council of Christians and Jews (Vic) Inc Recipient of the Victorian Multicultural Commission Award for Excellence 2017. 31 October 2018 at 7 pm

2020 Play House Series by John Patrick Shanley directed by Peter Kalos February 20 - 29 2020

Presented by: Ash Dorman When Wolfgang moved into their studio apartment in a garage they were happy to be getting out of a sharehouse. They wanted somewhere to be able to focus. To do better. To be better. 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 September 2019

Adam and Jan are alone together for the first time in almost 10 years. Without the buffer of their nine-year-old son (who is away at his first-ever sleepover) Adam's attempt to seduce his wife before he leaves on business the next day begins a suspenseful nightlong roller-coaster ride of revelation, rancour, passion and humour that explores a modern-day marriage on the verge of either a breakup or deepening love… Opening Friday 26 July to Saturday 10 August 2019

QUT Acting is rated in the top four drama schools in Australia with our graduates achieving great success across theatre, film and television in Australia and overseas. Each year our actors find top representation from Australia’s leading agents. Sun, 24 June 2018 6:00 PM

Presented by: Australian Teachers of Media and SAE Creative Media Institute The Tertiary & Industry Awards Night is where the winners of this year’s tertiary and general/open categories will be announced. Thursday 29 November 2018 7:00PM

Connors, the award-winning Love/Hate actor, has made his debut as a playwright with this one-man show about three Dublin teenagers being enticed into a life of crime. Thursday 20 June 2019 8:00PM

Soprano Ayşe Göknur Shanal and concert pianist and composer Benjamin Martin are collaborating in a much-anticipated concert. Saturday 22 October at 6:00PM

NFT Fest showcases the biggest names locally and globally, representing all areas that NFTs cut across. 23 & 24 November 2022

Superstar Arab comedian Khaled Khalafalla is thrilled to bring you his best show yet, Delightful. In the last three years, Khaled’s roles in Upper Middle Bogan, Ali’s Wedding, Utopia and That’s Not My Dog have earned him critical acclaim and legions of new fans and now Australia’s most charismatic comedian is back to light up stages across Australia with his brand-new live show. Sat 27 Apr 2019 7:00PM

Live from St Kilda with Ben Murphy!

Nikki Nicholls presents 'You've Got a Friend with a touch of James Taylor.' Saturday 7 September 2019

Presented by: The Thinkergirls Content Company Stacey June and Kristie Mercer will host a national LIVE Panel show in December discussing all of your favourite topics: Why do we get the Sunday Sad’s? Where does the stigma from Miscarriage come from? Anxiety was born in the 90's and what's the best way to be told someone ISN'T into you. Sat 08 Dec 2018 7:30PM

In a world where Botox, implants and Instagram filters reign supreme, Leigh, finds out she's a ... not-so-aesthetically pleasing woman. In other words, she was hit with the ugly stick. several times. But Leigh is determined to get ahead no matter what the cost. Wed 10 April - Sun 14 April 2019

Change The One raises funds to build schools, provide educational materials, fresh water & self-sustainable farming for remote communities in Vietnam & PNG. And assists those effected by Agent Orange. Mon 15 Oct 2018 7:30PM

The Purple Goat Cabaret Club builds upon the legacy of the ‘Crimson Goat Cabaret Club’ the creation of Jack Levi aka Elliot Goblet & Mitchell Faircloth aka Slim Whittle. Our evening will be hosted by MC Marty Fields, bringing to life the cabaret experience of a comedic variety night. Showcasing: Ether Chop, Dean Atkinson, Nick Nickolas and Greg Champion in a night of cabaret, character comedians, ventriloquists, sarcasm, goats, magic, as well as a parody in songs to honour the Purple Goat within its Den. Sunday, 14 October 7:00 PM 20178

An Animated Reading of 'Benjamin Mary' a play by Pasquale M Palmieri Part of the Alex Theatre Free Public Reading 2019 Series. An Animated Reading of 'Benjamin Mary' a play by Pasquale M Palmieri Part of the Alex Theatre Free Public Reading 2019 Series. Thursday 28th November at 8pm

Presented by: ActionAid Australia Frocking Hilarious is ActionAid Australia’s comedy extravaganza: an all women line-up of Australia’s funniest comics unleashing the power of laughter for women’s rights. Saturday, 23 November 2019

Ethereal electro-medieval band Dandelion Wine live with large screen visuals and simultaneous Livestream to Darkstream Festival (Germany) Sat, 10 April 2021 8:00 PM

A Hysterical new Musical. March 2023 -April 14

Melbourne Tour Saturday 25 June 2022

All publishing executive, Peter wants to do is enjoy the sunshine in central park when he's interrupted by Jerry, a permanent transient down on his luck who wants to talk. Melbourne Actors Lab. Thursday 11 - Saturday 20 October Doors Open: 7:30 PM 2018

Raising support for the next season of The Art Hunter on Channel 31. Tuesday 13 September at 6:00PM

Don't be deceived by what you see. There's more to this than meets the eye. A boy so adventurous and so bubbly... Saturday 14 September 2019

In the tiny, conservative town of Cypress, Texas, the mild-mannered Jason is just trying to be a good boy... 22 Feb - 18 March 2018

Check out this great trailer created by Zach Sengstock for his comedy/cartoon show! This is a free event on 19th July at 8pm!

Susan Berg, author of “The Girl Who Lived”, is the sole survivor of a boating accident that claimed the lives of her parents and brother when she was just 15-years-old. Fri 18 May 2018

Gravel. Population 47. A town rife with crime, cake, country women and corruption. Thu 12 Apr - Sat 21 Apr 2018

The upcoming Federal Election will be full of suspense. Who will be the Liberal leader that week? How will Labor will squander its unassailable lead? Will Antony Green's computer crash? Will there be any National Party MPs not embroiled in sex scandals by then? What was the name of the Greens leader again? Friday 26 April 2019

The Exclusive Pre-Production Gala. To be loved Network. 19 Mar 2018

It’s 1975. Three U.S Servicemen, now Vietnam veterans, find themselves in a hospital, post-war. Gately, a hillbilly; Silvio, a street-wise big city type; Natwick, a rich kid from Long Island. Thu, 26 July - 04 Aug 2018

Presented by: Golden Fleece Theatre Sante Fe, New Mexico, August 1945. J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project team are celebrating the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. They led the research, built the bomb, helped America win the war. And changed humanity forever. 17 - 20 September 2019

Price Check! is a new Australian musical comedy in 2 acts, exploring the lives of 5 diverse characters in a suburban Melbourne supermarket. Mr Butler is a well-paid profit hungry store manager with a bitter divorce and a bad dance routine. Narelle Sims is a middle-aged widowed checkout chick slowly working her way through the junior shelf fillers in search of romance. Shows on 1st, 2nd & 3rd of August 2019

Chopin’s Last Tour is set in Scotland, 1848, the year before his death. It is not the happiest time in his life as he knows he is dying, his relationship with George Sand has ended dramatically, his father has died 4 years earlier and he doesn’t enjoy his present company or circumstances. 19 - 23 Sep 7:00 PM 2018

Presented by: Brooklyn Runaways Celebrated vocalist Courtney Glass (Sweeney Todd with Anthony Warlow, The Woman in White on Broadway) makes her cabaret debut at Alex Theatre in St Kilda this October for two performances only. Using her trademark wit and luscious vocals, Glass will share funny, tragic, and empowering stories about being an actress in 2019. Wed 2 Oct and Thu 3 Oct 2019

EXOTIC GENERATION is the world's largest pole show which unites exotic pole dancers from all over the world. Saturday 14 March at 6:00 pm 2020

TOMMY captures the raw emotional and psychological trauma children and parents face when experiencing a family breakdown. Monday 28 October 2019

So, are you feeling groovy? Harry Baulderstone and Marcus Ryan debut their tribute to Simon & Garfunkel to Melbourne audiences this fringe season. Sun 30 Sep 2018 2:00PM

Australia’s Leading Psychic Medium to the Stars presents this live and interactive 2-hour show where he delivers messages from the Other Side to various audience members. Harry T is totally reliant on the spirit world to orchestrate the evening of how and where the messages are relayed. Mon 18 Jun 2018 7:00PM

Flanked by gorgeous men, lead singer Prada Clutch & her 'girls', take you on a journey from where it all began with Les Girls in the 60’s, across the Aussie outback with Priscilla Queen of the Desert in the 90’s, & into 2018 with a celebration of today’s music icons. Sat 08 Sep 2018

Queen and Jack Of Hearts is a comedy play directed by Reza Hadad. Featuring Siamak Ansari, Soroush Jamshidy, Borzou Arjmand, Pantea Bahram, Roozbeh Bemani, Ali Lakpourian & Ehsan Ney Zan. Saturday 3 August 7:30 pm

It's in 1982. No internet, no i-phones and no facebook. What’s a girl to do? World domination ought to do it. And adventures. Yes, plenty of adventures. Meet Marlene. She’s the new kind of 80’s businesswoman, and she’s just been put in charge of the Top Girls Agency because only she has the balls to do it. But Marlene has a secret. A secret that threatens to unravel her entire life. 20 June - 23 June 2019

The Mega-Church of DreamSong has been hit hard by the Recession, so Pastor Sunday, the head Pastor at the church of DreamSong concocts a plan to bring his church back into the spotlight! But will the true Jesus see his actions as Holy? Saturday 21 - Saturday 30 November 2019

Steph is a 20 something, working in a bar, trying to get a handle on life. She struggles with chronic depression. Jamie works for government and is a high achiever, he just overachieved himself off the deep end... Wed 29 Aug - Sat 15 Sep 2018

Inspired by The State Library of New South Wales' jaw-dropping collection of World War I diaries and letters, A Town Named War Boy explores both the events of war and the impact it has upon soldiers and their families. Written with insight, humour and sensitivity, Ross Mueller's moving story brings the ANZAC legend to life.  This will be the Melbourne premiere of Ross Mueller's award-winning play. 13 June - 16 June 2019

The revolutionary Melbourne play that's not about suicide but about life.
by Michael Gray Griffith. Friday 23 & Saturday 24 April at 7:30pm 2020

Without scripts, props, and rehearsals, Mahua Improv is beneficial to people who would like to release pressure and inspire creativity. 14 & 15 December 2019

Electro Girl is a fast paced, edgy, and confronting comedic tale of Lainie’s relationship with her brain managing seizures and epilepsy whilst trying to hide the symptoms from society. Featuring Nora – Lainie’s cheeky puppet brain – who takes Lainie to task publicly about her questionable life choices. What a duo!! 17 - 22 Sep 7:00 PM 2018

This is the story of an almost famous Australian band whose dodgy manager scores them a breakthrough gig in Nashville, Tennessee... Sat, 12 Nov 2022 8:30 PM

Internationally acclaimed drag comedy. Saturday 11 Feb at 7pm 2023

BROUGHT TO YOU BY GET LOST & FOUND LTD, PUFFIN, AND THE ROALD DAHL STORY COMPANY LTD IN ASSOCIATION WITH INTERACTIVE THEATRE INTERNATIONAL. 12 - 24 April 2022 - Performances at 11am

Shot in Aradale Asylum in Ararat, Victoria, 7 Bidadari (7 Angels) is an Indonesian horror-thriller feature film premiering in Melbourne ahead of its Indonesian release later this year. Friday, 14 Sep 2018 7:00 PM

The Little Theatre Company is proud to present the debut of their Home Grown Series - a series that celebrates the life and career of an established Australian artist. Fri 13 Apr 2018 7:30PM

The Oz International Film Festival has been conceived to celebrate the very best of Australian and International independent filmmaking. Fri 23 - Fri 30 Nov 2018

Spoken word poetry and philosophical conversations inspired by public toilet wall graffiti found in Melbournes pubs. 28th February - 28th March 2018

This is Part of Antipodes Theatre Company's Free Reading Series in collaboration with Alex Theatre, St. Kilda – presenting public readings of plays that have yet to be seen on Australian stages, followed by a discussion about the material. Wednesday, 1 May 2019 from 19:00-21:30

100 voices performing crowd-pleasers Celebrating Gospel and soul heroes. 2 December 2017

The New Property Show has expert advice on everything anyone would need to know about owning their first home or investment property. Tuesday 8 November at 7:00 pm

We will explore their complex physicality, psychology and intricated relationships. Taught through instruction and improvisation, this workshop will bring back what has been buried in mystery and error, an art form which modern theatre has abandoned through lack of understanding. Saturday, 23 March 2019

The Victorian State Election will be held on SAT 24 NOV 2018. Meet the candidates seeking your vote in the Albert Park Electorate. Ask questions on issues that matter to you and your community. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 6:30 PM

Hook Turn Orchestra is thrilled to announce their exclusive album launch of Jazz And The Silver Screen. Sun, 21 Oct 2018 4:00PM

A unique opportunity coming up in August to workshop with Faith Martin... Saturday 31st August, 2019

Amira Medunjanin is a renowned performer of “Sevdalinke”, which is the name for Bosnian love songs. Friday, 15 February 2019 at 7:30pm

Accomplished comedian, author, screenwriter and television presenter David Baddiel brings his acclaimed, Olivier-nominated one-man stage show My Family: Not The Sitcom to Australia in September following a UK tour, a sold-out run in London and two critically-acclaimed West End runs. 21 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2018

The award-winning podcast Mamamia Out Loud is putting on a very special live show to raise money for those affected by Australia's bushfires. Tuesday 11 February at 7:00PM 2020

Accomplished vocalist and performer Anouska Taylor is proudly presenting her hugely successful musical tribute to Eva Cassidy. 16 March 2018

The Henriad – Richard II' on Monday 27 April at 7:00 pm - Free online reading

After selling out his first show in 2019 The Rise, followed by ANOTHER sold-out Melbourne International Comedy Festival season, Delightful, Australia’s fastest rising superstar comedian, Khaled Khalafalla, brings you LIT. Saturday 10 August 2019

A musical in Turkish providing an historic perspective to Anatolia’s ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity. 9 December 2017

Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus and shOUT celebrate the boy bands and girl groups who have shaped popular music and captured the hearts of the young and young-at-heart for the past 50 years. Sat 16 Jun 2018

The last twelve months have seen Josh Piterman wrap up the critically acclaimed national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in the role of Gerry Goffin; the release of his debut self-titled pop-opera album (Fanfare & Sony Music) which reached number one on both the ARIA and iTunes Charts (Classical/Crossover); and most recently his show-stopping performance of Nessun Dorma at this years' Australia Day Live Concert at the Sydney Opera House. Now Josh is thrilled to finally be taking his music to stages across the country. Saturday 22 June shows at 2pm & 8pm

Hallow Mother is a multidimensional show inviting you into the arms of our Great Mother Earth and glorifying her sacred land we stand on. 28 - 30 Sep 8:30 PM 2018

Join Australia’s most trusted newspaper for the release of their latest book How Good’s Australia live at Alex Theatre on December 14th. 2019

Fight for Life "Variety Show" is a charity event organised to help kids with cancer. Sun 07 Oct 2018 2:00PM

The play is in three acts. The dramatic narrative is about three stages of human experience: mental, sensory (without the visual), and visual. The play compares the imaginative faculty with sensory, and finally with only a visual category of understanding. How the knowledge of the world unfolds through these stages of experience! 13, 15, 20 & 22 September 2019

Presented by: Frankie Jay & Jake Alexander Two live looping artists, using different technology, battling it out in an epic loops-of-the-century fight to the death. Incorporating your favourite repertoire from contemporary artists such as Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran, to the classics of Toto and Phil Collins, you won’t believe what these two young musicians can achieve! 21 & 27 September 2019

Join the graduating and continuing students of the Theatre Blacks Musical Theatre and Dance programs for an evening of Musical Theatre & Dance. Sunday 20 December 2020 at 2pm

A hilarious and sexy parody of Fifty Shades of Grey (one of the best novels EVER) is coming to Melbourne! Wed 20 Mar - Sun 14 Apr, 2019

The Ozflix Independent Film Awards recognises the achievements of Australia's indie film sector. Sat 7 Apr 2018

Some of the best-loved musicals on film - for teens & older audiences alike. Sweet! 17 JAN - 27 JAN 2018

In the 1950’s Mambo mania had reached fever pitch and a mysterious Peruvian beauty called Yma Sumac was the undisputed Queen. 28th - 29th March 2018

Dr. Stephen Hicks presents a strategic workshop as he navigates the cultural landscape of current-day political correctness. Saturday 14 March 9am - 5pm 2020

The trials and struggles of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse and the music that emerged. Sat 24 Nov 2018 7:30PM

elebrated Australian video game scores against a cinematic backdrop of the accompanying game-play. Saturday 1st September

A Six Week, hands-on workshop on the art of storytelling for the screen. Film Stories provides the learner with a fundamental understanding of what makes a film story work, or the reverse. Tuesday 19 March 2019

Presented by: Aksuna X Kaesis Love Child is a musical project that explores the human expression; an unexpected collaboration between a local concert pianist-composer, Aksuna, and spoken word artist, Kaesis. Saturday 22 September 2019

An intimate and decadent evening of sultry and scintillating burlesque and variety artists.  Featuring burlesque, variety, comedy, circus and cabaret performers. Sunday 25th NOVEMBER 2018

This is part of the Free Reading Series in collaboration with Alex Theatre St Kilda presenting public readings of plays that have yet to be seen on Australian stages, followed by a meet-the-cast opportunity, networking, discussion about the material and drinks in the foyer. Featuring: the actors of Peter Kalos' The Lab Written by Pasquale Palmieri Directed by Mimmo Mangione. Saturday, 1 June 2019 from 7.00pm

People of Passion International Film Festival 2019 Presented by: Passion Media Productions Australia. Saturday 19 January 2019

Presented by: Lab Theatre. A high-octane verbal cage match about love, fidelity and misplaced haberdashery. Thursday 2nd - Saturday 11 May 2019

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Kelly sings and recites poems that have brought him joy and inspiration throughout his life and shares the stories behind their inclusion in his new book, Love is Strong as Death: Poems Chosen by Paul Kelly. Friday 29 November 2019

FlowCity is designed to create a positive, fun environment where big and small Performing Arts studios can come together under one roof for an amazing night of entertainment and an appreciation for DANCE! Tuesday 09 Jul 2019 8:30PM

We’ve assembled a league of the most renowned amongst the funniest of Muslims from across the world to bring you a night of hilarity! About this Event The league of Super Muslims are coming! Get ready for what will be THE BIGGEST Penny Appeal tour of 2019 in aid of our Thirst Relief projects, which provide access to safe and clean drinking within impoverished communities around the world. Friday 15 March 2019

Farmer’s Footprint co-founder Zach Bush MD is returning to Australia this December with an exciting series of public events. December 2022

Mahua improvise impromptu scenes, characters, and plots based on the keywords provided by the audience. Mahua Improv is beneficial to people who would like to release pressure, express themselves, and inspire creativity. 8th, 9th & 10th August 2019

We are not your normal financial advice conference - Less Talk | More Action means just that! 

Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their hometown of Esk in Queensland, the musical sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy. For this very special season they let you into their world of egg nog, panty-hose and painted chokos. From Enya to Silent Night, Daft Punk to The Twelve Days Of Christmas, these dysfunctional sisters take family get-togethers to a new level. Mon 26 November - Sun 2 December 2018

China's most famous improv group is coming to Melbourne again! Using free dialogue, physical expression and performance skills to create unique improvised comedy, Mahua Improv's enthusiasm and talent are celebrated in China and beyond ... 27, 28 & 29 Jun 2019 at 7:30pm

LA PRIMA DONNA introduces the audience to the classic style and cast of Commedia dell’arte and tells the story of the first female to take to the stage and become the worlds’ first professional actress. Fools In Progress. 21 - 22 Sep 7:00 PM 2018

A celebration of award-winning short films by both emerging young filmmakers and professional animators and directors from around the world. Friday 9 December 2022

She has been tantalising our taste buds for years. Single handedly bringing sexy back into the kitchen with her smooth rich British accent, voluptuous physique and rampant addiction to alliteration. 20 - 22 Sep 9:00 PM 2018

Alinta and the Jazz Emperors join us in the Jazz after Dark music series and preside over a soulful empire of jazz built on an infectious sense of humor and extended joy-infused improvisation. Sunday 12 August at 7:30pm 2018

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. Thu 1 Nov - Sat 10 Nov 2018 7:30 PM

The musical presented in a cabaret style, depicts the life of Rock's first female superstar, Connie Francis and leads the audience into the era when Rock n'Roll ruled the world. Thursday 25 April 2019 at 7:30PM

compromise which may ultimately destroy a relationship, as love becomes corroded by jealousy. 18 December 2017

Casting Networks is proud to partner with The Casting Guild of Australia for this event. Bringing Performers, Casting Directors and Agents together to support one another and our Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry. Hear from some industry leaders, and experts in mental health. Share your story too! This seminar is helping to break down the barriers within the space, to understand that we’re all in this together. Providing a platform to share our stories. Giving access to tools and resources to be able to help ourselves and help each other. Whether you are a Performer, Agent or Casting Director, this event will provide insights, stories, resources and tools to help you navigate Mental Health and Wellbeing in the entertainment industry. Proudly supported by Entertainment Assist, Alex Theatre St Kilda and Screenwell Speakers: Rob Mills (Australian Idol, Putting on a Show: Manhood, Mates and Mental Health), Gorgi Coghlan (The Project), Julia Edwards (Entertainment Assist) and hosted by Dylan Lewis (Recovery, NovaFM)

An evening with poets, storytellers, and a grand piano. Poet and musician Meena Shamaly plays the piano alongside some of Melbourne’s finest poets and spoken word artists, allowing their beautiful words and expressive performances to shine in new musical lights.

Presented by: National Theatre Drama School British playwright Martin Crimp electrifies Ferdinand Bruckner’s original version of ‘Pains of Youth’. 12 Sep - 15 Sep 2019

Presented by: Eclective Theatre Co. Come and see what a group of creators can create in ONLY 12 hours! When was the last time you walked in to see a show you knew nothing about! 18, 19, 20 & 22 September 2019

Join Vass Theatre Group and support this amazing Melbourne-based Theatre Company build its 2023 season. Sunday 19 February at 5pm

Victorious in Celebrity Big Brother UK, Courtney is back in Oz with the crown and the jewels! 27 March 2018

Cafe Philosophique De La Mort will utilise poetry and music to prompt safe and engaging conversation around death and dying. We will seek to better understand its process, overcome our fears, consider our rituals and discuss whether we need others. We will look into grief and how we can support those experiencing loss and we will evaluate the ways our communities support the ageing process. Thur Nov 1 - Thur Nov 29 7:30 PM 2018

The Evening will begin with Q & A, John will then connect with the other side delivering messages to the audience from loved ones who have crossed over. 25, 26 & 27 October, 26 & 30 Nov and 1 Dec 2019

London, 1980. Sid Vicious is dead. Punk is past it. Mods are old hat. A new youth cult is, according to its bizarre disciples, set to sweep Britain. Based on the small London club and its visionary “New Romantic” inhabitants that changed the world. 24 - 28 September 2019

This is a specialised training course developed in association with the team from Krav Maga Evolution by Aleksandar Vass OAM. 2019

Presented by: Callum Watson Enterprises Not sure about opera?... This suggestive new work is sure to wet your appetite. Saturday 21 September 2019

Come celebrate Generation Gorgeous with the Blue Rinse Princess, GlamourPussy! Sunday 26 March 2023 at 3pm