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‘Pantomime’ is the greatest gift of theatre, for the “young” and the “young at heart”

These fantastic pantomimes were written by well known performers Terry and Carole Ann Gill, and have entertained so many over the last 40 years as The Tivoli Theatre Pantomimes.

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Sit on the edge of your seat during an intense drama, tap your toes to razzle-dazzle good-times musical theatre or revel in sparkling chamber opera and stunning contemporary dance in our 884-seat Playhouse, also renowned for its foyer collection of Indigenous artwork.

The plush, purple Playhouse has seen it all since it debuted in May 1984 with the Melbourne Theatre Company’s staging of Euripides' Medea, starring Zoe Caldwell and Patricia Kennedy.

Intimate, intense and intriguing, the Playhouse has gone on to host everything from The Production Company’s entertaining musicals and side-splitting laughter-packed stand-up of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, to the Australian children’s classic Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and contemporary dance magic from world-renowned companies Nederlands Dans Theater and TAO Dance Theater.

We are located at 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, just across the Yarra River from Flinders St Station. We have our own and there are also for getting here.

How do I hire an Arts Centre Melbourne venue or space?

If you book tickets online, you can use the “Select your own Seat” option to choose seats straight from the map – and if you click the little camera up in the top left hand corner, we will even give you a cheeky peek at what it looks like to sit from different parts of our theatres. There are also downloadable maps available .

Can I take photos or film footage of Arts Centre Melbourne?

If you are outside the building or in the foyer then100%, yes! We want you to share your memories of your visit with friends and family, but unless you have sought permission from us, any footage you take must be forpersonal use only and not contravene any of our policies around filming. Thanks for respecting this, now snap away!

Photography performances is generally not permitted. Please check with venue staff upon entering to confirm the photography policy for the performance you are attending.

You certainly can. In fact, we would love to show and tell you about a bunch of stuff you might never know unless you get the lowdown from one of our excellent tour guides! Head to for more information.

4worldlovers: The National Ballet School (formerly National Theatre Ballet School) is one of Australia’s preeminent dance training institutions devoted to providing exceptional dance training to students of all ages.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Smith, a renowned former Principal Dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, our diverse and professional teaching faculty deliver Melbourne dance classes based on RAD syllabus and the Vaganova method.

Our Melbourne dance classes provide training for the RAD syllabus, contemporary, jazz, tap, character and musical theatre, as well as school holiday programs, extension and elite classes.

The National Ballet School offers a suite of pre-professional full-time accredited courses (Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Dance) and the part time Elite Bridging Program.

Our Melbourne dance classes are held in the School’s purpose-built studios with opportunities for students to perform in the historic 783-seat National Theatre.

The National Drama School (formerly National Theatre Drama School) is Australia’s longest-established vocational training organisation for acting and a leading cultivator of stage and screen talent.

Under the inspired leadership of Director of Drama Dr Jo Loth, the teaching faculty of industry experts offer an array of Melbourne acting classes for budding young performers, aspiring pre-professionals and established industry players.

Melbourne acting classes including our Young Actors Program for stage and screen, and a suite of stage, screen and specialist acting classes for adults and professionals. The flagship Diploma of Acting – a three-year full-time qualification – prepares young acting talents for a fulfilling career in front of live audiences and on the big – or small – screen.

Renowned for its industry connections, intimate class sizes, and passion for the craft of acting, The National Drama School celebrates and champions diversity, while cultivating excellence and authenticity.

Opened in 1974, The National Theatre is housed in an historic beaux art building originally constructed in 1921 as a 3000-seat cinema.