Fri 9 Oct · +6 more dates
Arts Centre Melbourne · Southbank
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Your city. Your stage. One big weekend.
The doors are open, the stage is set and it's time to celebrate. As part of the Ian Potter State Theatre reopening season, Housewarming welcomes audiences to take a seat and experience a fast-paced, high-energy performance, repeated seven times for free across one unmissable weekend.
Jude Perl, Melbourne’s homegrown, award-winning musical comedy star, takes you on a journey, in search of the mysterious Lyrebird missing from the Theatre's iconic red curtain. Directed by acclaimed Melbourne theatre-maker Michael Kantor, scenes of spectacle, fun and wonder unfold, in a vibrant celebration featuring over 100 Victorian artists. Housewarming welcomes you, the audience, home to your stage – the Ian Potter State Theatre.
The line-up for Housewarming is spectacular and it’s free. Seats are limited so book now!
Quick answers
When is Housewarming?
Fri 9 Oct 2026, +6 more dates. There are 7 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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