Ditch the quintessential Aussie beach and barbie blend — this summer, a trip to the theatre is de rigueur, and your point-of-call for family entertainment.
Whether your interests lie in dance, drama, song or comedy, we’ve sourced something for everyone with ten of Australia’s stand out shows not to be missed this season.
Totem by Cirque Du Soleil is touring across Australia from October 2014 up until August 2015. Photo: Facebook
Dirty Dancing is at Sydney Lyric from November 28 to December 21 and the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from March 4 to March 29. Photo: Facebook
Disney Live! will tour around Australia at selected dates between December 27 and January 25. Photo: Facebook
The Lion King will be running at Regent Theatre, Melbourne from February 15 to May 10 next year. Photo: Brinkenhoff/Mogenburg; © Disney
Thriller Live tours nationally from early December 2014 to mid-March 2015. Photo: Facebook
Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake will be in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre from February 20 to 28. Photo: Jeff Busby/Facebook
Shen Yun Performing Arts will play at various locations around Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide from January 31 to February 21. Photo: Facebook
Jumpy will run from January 31 to March 14 next year at Melbourne’s Southbank Theatre. Photo: Robert Workman
Elaine Page and the Broadway Orchestra will be at Sydney’s State Theatre on December 5 and at the Arts Centre, Melbourne on December 6. Photo: Getty