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Melbourne Theatre VenuesVICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Phone: 03 9281 8000. Although it lacks the architectural grandeur of Sydney's Opera House, the Southbank Arts Centre is Melbourne's predominant cultural landmark and the foremost venue for performances by the Australian Ballet, Australian Opera and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It also encompasses the Melbourne Concert Hall, the Arts Complex, and the National Gallery of Victoria. At night, look for the Victorian Art Centre's spire; set on fire using brilliant fibre-optic cables, it creates a magical Melbourne spectacle. One-hour tours begin from the information desk at noon and 02:30 pm Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, a 90-minute backstage tour begins at 12:15 pm. Opens to the public Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 05:00 pm. Admission for tour $AU10, backstage tour (no children) $AU13.50. PRINCESS THEATRE163 Spring Street, Melbourne. Phone: 03 9299 9800. Designed by one of Australia’s most creative architects, William Pitt. An elaborate ornate building, circa 1886, a wedding cake style edifice with a trumpeting angel atop the entrance. Refurbished in the late 1980s for the long running production of “Phantom of the Opera” which was a runaway blockbuster success. Said to be haunted by the ghost of the actor Frederici. Home of the Marriner Theatre Group. The theatre located directly across the road from Parliament Gardens, is one of Melbourne's Broadway-style venues, along with the Regent Theatre on Collins Street. THE ARTS CENTRE, FAIRFAX STUDIOThe Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Phone 03 9281 8000. Renamed after the Arts Centre's first General Manager, the late George Fairfax, on his retirement in 1989, this venue was originally designed to be a multi-purpose auditorium with moveable seating, making it the most versatile venue in the Centre. In late 1994, when the Melbourne Theatre Company took up residence in the space, it was remodelled. Fixed seating replaced the moveable seating and the stage area was reduced. The main focus of activities in the studio has since concentrated on key dramatic arts. VICTORIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE1st Floor. Nicholas Building. 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 03 9654 9068. The Victorian Writers' Centre is a non-profit organization providing support for Victorian writers through courses and seminars focusing on all aspects of writing, hosting performances and reading events. The Centre represents the interests of writers within the arts and broader community. WOMEN’S CIRCUSFootscray Community Arts Centre. Footscray. Phone 03 9687 3665. Physical theatre, circus performances and workshops for audiences and participants. The Women's Circus runs workshops where a variety of circus skills including acrobatics, stilt walking, trapeze, juggling and acro-balance are taught. These workshops are open to all women regardless of age, fitness or experience. Bookings essential. KALEIDE RMIT UNION THEATRE360 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Phone 03 9925 3713. A multifunction audiovisual venue for hire, featuring 194 comfortable raked seats and suitable facilities for lectures, seminars, film, video screenings and dramatic performances. The Kaleide hosts a vast array of cultural and theatrical events throughout the year, all of which are proudly supported by RMIT Union. THE PLAYHOUSE at the ARTS CENTRE100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Phone 03 9281 8000. Designed specifically for drama, the Playhouse seat 884 people and is renowned for its foyer collection of aboriginal artworks. Aubergine-coloured carpet leads into a Theatre where the seats are of camel-coloured wool, the railings and ceiling are of copper and the walls are clad in rubbed timber. CONCERT HALL at the ARTS CENTRE100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Phone 03 9281 8000. 1981 design by Roy Grounds. Part of the Victorian Arts Centre. Primarily presents orchestral music where there is seating for 2,600. Three quarters of the building is below ground level. Also houses the EQ Cafe bar, the Black Box and the Alfred Brash Sound House. CIRCUS OZ40 Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Phone 03 9646 8899. Workshops for everyone professionals, adults, children and teenagers. Classes include acrobatics, trapeze, corde lisse, dlying ("petit volant"), hula-hoop, feldenkrais, handstands, fire twirling, stunt work and so much more. LA MAMA THEATRE205 Faraday Street, Carlton. Phone 03 9347 6142. Cabaret musica, play readings, poetics and more. See website for current and upcoming shows and event details. Tickets available from La Mama Theatre or The Courthouse Theatre at 349 Drummond Street, Melbourne. MELBA HALLConservatorium of Music. Melbourne University. Gate 12. Royal Parade, Parkville. Phone 03 8344 7830 or 03 8344 5265. Melba Hall is located at the Conservatorium of Music, a grand white building on Royal Parade dating from 1909 and classified by the National Trust of Victoria. See website for this years calendar of events. MELBOURNE FRENCH THEATRE213 Canning Street, Carlton. Phone 03 9349 2250. French dramatic works, rare books, exhibitions, café-théâtre, carrousel theatre. Founded in 1890 by Alliance Française de Melbourne. Phone for specific event details. MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRASouthbank Centre, Southbank Boulevard, Southbank. Phone 03 9626 1111. See website for timetable and bookings. Ticketing for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is through Ticketmaster 7. Phone 136 100. NATIONAL THEATRECorner Barkly and Carlisle Streets, St Kilda. Phone 03 9534 0221 or 03 9525 4611. Drama, ballet and theatre. See website for events and additional information. IWAKI AUDITORIUMABC Centre. 120 Southbank Boulevarde, Southbank. Phone 03 9626 1500. Events venue, commonly used by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. BLACK BOXThe Arts Centre. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 03 9281 8000. Part of the Victorian Arts Centre. A multi purpose venue with a focus on youth culture. Entry next to EQ café bar. THE ARTS CENTRE100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Phone 03 9281 8000. Guided tours, back stage tours, free exhibitions, Arts Centre shop and restaurants. OPERA AUSTRALIA35 City Road, Southbank. Phone 03 9686 7477. See website for Opera Australia event details, times and venues. ANTHENIUM THEATRE188 Collins Street, Melbourne. Phone 03 9650 1500 or 03 9650 3504. Art house and small budget films. More Melbourne Arts & Culture: |