Don't miss these two living legends as they hit GPAC for the first time in their show, Still Here !

Saturday 12 November | 7.30pm | GPAC Theatre

Denise Scott and Judith Lucy know what the whole country is wondering, how did they cope with a global pandemic and the endless lockdowns of the last two years?

Well, it turns out they were in lockdown together dealing with the same big questions as everyone else: how many meals can I eat in one day? Do I have a drinking problem? (Specifically, if I go to the toilet in the middle of the night and on my way back to bed I stop and have a gin and tonic, does that mean my drinking problem has gotten worse? Or does it mean I’m living my best life?) Will I ever wear a bra again? Should I trim my goatee or go the full on beard?

Join Jude and Scotty for what could loosely be called a play – think Waiting for Godot meets Flying High – that is not only full of shameless gags but sees them confronting their greatest fear. Intrigued? Don’t be. Just buy a ticket.

“At last something to shave my face for! Can’t wait to embrace Scotty, some show business and our audience-not literally obviously that would be repulsive for everyone involved.” – Judith Lucy

“Judith has frozen shoulders, can’t use her arms. I have arthritic knees, can’t use my legs. I’m excited to be Jude’s arms. She’s thrilled to be my legs. We’re ecstatic to be back, together as one, on stage loving ourselves and our audiences sick.” – Denise Scott

WINNER – People’s Choice Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2017

“It’s prime theatrical stand-up from two living legends.” ★★★★★ The Age, 2022

★★★★★ InDaily, 2022

“Despite the audience’s familiarity with these comedy countesses, it still remains possible to be surprised by the filth they come out with” ★★★★ Chortle, 2022

“Either of these performers is capable of tickling an audience pink; together, you can expect to be red raw.” — The Age

Directed by Stephen Nicolazzo

Don't miss Baker Boy on his first headline tour of regional Victoria! 

Following a triumphant slot at the 2021 AFL Grand Final in Perth, Baker Boy had to reschedule his biggest national tour due to pandemic logistics. Eventually hitting the road in April was a "mindblowing" experience. The Yolŋu superstar relishes keeping people on their toes and he’s reveling a nostalgic side with his first single since 2021's acclaimed debut album Gela. The dancer, rapper and singer has reimagined Bernard Fanning's acoustic folk 'Wish You Well' as a feel-good hip-hop anthem alongside the Powderfinger frontman himself.

Five years after he broke out with the empowering 'Cloud 9' and winning the first of successive National Indigenous Music Awards; Baker Boy is a pop culture phenom, amassing over 55m streams globally. In 2021 he received an Order Of Australia (OAM) medal. That October, Baker Boy aired Gela – a chronicle of identity and personal growth – led by the ARIA Gold jam 'Cool As Hell'. A triple j Feature Album, Gela landed at #3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was included in prestigious 'Best Of The Year' lists (cue: The Guardian Australia, Tone Deaf, NME, Junkee, AU Review, Yamaha, Double J, Beat, Broadsheet) and nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Over summer, the festive 'My Mind', featuring G Flip, became Baker Boy's latest entry in the Hottest 100, while 'Ride', with a soulful Yirrmal, was shortlisted for the APRA Song Of The Year.

Additional accolades included striking covers on NME Australia, The Big Issue, Spectrum (Melb, Syd), features in Rolling Stone Magazine Australia, The Music, Pilerats, radio album features on 3RRR, 4ZZZ and tonnes of support across playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music & Soundcloud.

Book now for that much-needed live comedy fix when Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolls into GPAC!

Thursday 30 June | 8.00PM | GPAC Theatre

Strap yourself in Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation.

For 24 years the Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers to comedy fans far and wide.

Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness, and song in this rip-roaring road trip designed to satisfy all your post-pandemic comedy cravings!

Hosted by Ben Lomas with special guests Bronwyn Kuss, Claire Hooper, Lewis Garnham and Takashi Wakasugi (JPN).

First show sold out, second show added due to popular demand!

Friday 4 November | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

Saturday 5 November | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino, is returning to perform his brand new, 90 minute live show Deception.

Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind-boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality. 

His trademark blend of dance and magic with a touch of hilarious audience participation will take you on a journey that will captivate fans, new and old, until the very last mind-bending moment. Now recognised as Australia’s most successful magician, Cosentino has spent the last three years touring to packed houses and rave reviews around the world, while his prime-time TV specials have now been seen by over 100 million people across the globe.

In a city at war, five young people count down the days before a boat sets sail for a safer place. Who will leave, who will stay, and what will their choices cost them?

Wednesday 7 September | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

 

“Perhaps the most important piece of theatre you will see this year.” 5 STARS, The Music



From multiple-award winning playwright Samah Sabawi comes THEM — a compelling tale of survival, friendship, and the things we are willing to do to protect the ones we love.

THEM tells the story of one young family as they face the decision whether to flee their war-torn city. Omar, Leila and their young child are counting down the days. Their friends enjoy fantasies of escape and the arrival of Omar’s sister brings a real chance to get out – but at what cost?

Developed in consultation with people living in conflict zones and displaced by war, the play was first supported by Melbourne Theatre Company’s Cybec Electric program before enjoying a sell-out extended season at the famed La Mama Theatre.

With unexpected tenderness, laughter, and song, THEM takes audiences into extraordinary circumstances to reveal our shared humanity in the ordinary moments that shape our lives.

“A drama dappled with humanity and humour amid the horrors of war [...] The inextinguishable spirit of laughter, of the music of life in the face of desolation, is crucial to both the play’s poignancy and appeal.” 4 STARS, Sydney Morning Herald.

Written by Samah Sabawi

Directed by Bagryana Popov

Producer, Set and Costume Design Lara Week

Lighting Design Shane Grant

Sound Design Elissa Goodrich

Prop Maker Lara Chamas

Production and Stage Manager Hayley Fox Touring

Production Manager Shane Grant

Cast Taj Aldeeb, Claudia Greenstone, Abdulrahman Hammoud, Sahil Saluja, Meena Shamaly, Mehran Tajbakhsh

Originally produced by Lara Week and Samah Sabawi, in collaboration with La Mama Theatre. THEM is supported by La Trobe University, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, and the Australia Council for the Arts, the arts funding and advisory body of the Australian Government

The details will be different, but it will happen to you.

Thursday 2 June | 7PM | GPAC Theatre

Described by the New York Times as ‘thrilling and engaging – universal, profound… and uplifting’ Joan Didion’s celebrated memoir is brought to life by Green Room Award-winning actor Jillian Murray in a critically-acclaimed solo performance that reunites her with director Laurence Strangio (L’amante Anglaise national tour 2019).

This highly personal account of loss through the lens of hope unpacks a surreal and overwhelming time in Didion’s life as she faces the sudden loss of her husband John, and later her daughter Quintana. Deeply moving, sometimes funny, and ultimately joyful, this is one woman’s story of the journey to find acceptance, and the lessons learnt in letting go.

After a critically-acclaimed sellout premiere season at Melbourne’s FortyFiveDownstairs this is a production that is a must-see for fans of great drama.

Written By Joan Didion

Directed By Laurence Strangio

Lighting Design Andy Turner

Sound Design Darius Kedros

Photography Jodie Hutchinson

Performed By Jillian Murray

“We felt like privileged listeners, given access to an extraordinarily insightful confrontation with the way in which grief loosens our grasp on reason” ArtsHub

“The audience is mesmerised, holding on to every word, gesture, with eyes following her movements, taking in what’s been so eloquently said” Theatre People

“Jillian Murray gives a superb performance - poised, vulnerable, intelligent, and full of the subtlest ironies” Herald Sun

“This is yet another fine – and, if you like, ‘magical’ – performance from Jillian Murray, aided and guided by Mr Strangio, who here shows that he knows very well that less is more.” Stage Whispers

“a one person show par excellence” The Blurb

The World of Musicals Concert has graced stages across the globe!

Monday 18 July | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

The show features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented performing artists who  

exquisitely recreate classic hits, fused with emotive ballads,  

big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes. 

 

From the best of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables to We  

will Rock You, Sister Act and many more, the World of Musicals  

delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave  

you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics. 

 

“ALL THE HIT SONGS IN ONE SHOW ” that is the quintessential takeaway  

from this musical concert gala. 

 

The World of the Musicals concert is a show that is tailored for the  

entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your  

favourite and much-loved Musical songs in one unforgettable evening.  

In partnership with the Victorian State Ballet we are bringing the world’s most famous traditional classical ballet to GPAC this year!

Sunday 6 November | 2.30PM | GPAC Theatre

Featuring internationally recognised artists in leading roles in a rich display of outstanding skill and superb artistry. Experience the sheer delight of superb classical ballet skill and choreography which treats audiences to the perfect ballet feast.

An inspiring, entertaining and memorable experience for the whole family! The Victorian State Ballet's Swan Lake features a cast of leading classical ballet artists. VSB’s version of Swan Lake is visually breathtaking with the stunning seas of swans, mesmerising musical score that we all know and love, plus more.

A profound experience that is exhilarating, impacting andvisually inspiring. Don’t miss the traditional solos and pas de deuxs from the stunning and exquisite Odette and Prince Siegfried in a very moving and ultimate final scene. This is classical ballet at its finest.

Supported by

Genesis Motors Australia

Energetiks

Bloch

Comedy superstars Sooshi Mango are set to return to Australian stages this August and September for a special round of encore performances.

Friday 5 August | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

Saturday 6 August | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

The much-loved comedy troupe, made up of Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, and Andrew Manfre, have experienced unimaginable success with their OFF THE BOAT TOUR — seeing it grow from an initial seven shows to a staggering 38 dates.

And now, due to massive demand, they have added a series of encore shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, as well as new shows here in Traralgon and Ballarat!

It comes as no surprise as their popularity continues to soar, with their relatable and timely humour earning Joe, Carlo and Andrew a permanent place in the social feeds of Australians in every corner of the country

Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world.

Monday 20 June | 7.30PM | GPAC Theatre

Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will celebrate its 10year anniversary with a nationwide tour of Australia in 2022.

Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the Reimagined tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before.

A breathtaking array of experiences, fusing Irish Dance, Magic and influential flavours of Fosse, Michael Jackson, with a Broadway style. Celtic Illusion is a show like no other.

The Reimagined tour features new spellbinding illusions and choreography, alongside a musical score that will either make you cry or send shivers down your spine.

Starring the multi talented former lead dancer of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and Star Illusionist Anthony Street, with Georgia May, a marvel in both dance and Illusion. These impeccable performers lead a cast of champion dancers recruited from renowned productions across the world, such as Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, into a theatrical masterpiece that will have you mesmerised from the moment the curtain is raised.

Celtic Illusion Reimagined will surpass your expectations and leave you wanting more.

Don’t hesitate, and book now to know the hype of one of the largest and most unique Dance and Illusion shows in the world.

This is Celtic Illusion, Reimagined!