The landmark Regent Theatre holds a key part in our city’s history since opening as a grand picture palace in 1929.
Having survived a fire, a flood, twenty years in darkness and many threats of demolition to turn the magnificent theatre into a car park or tabaret venue, the Regent Theatre was re-opened in August 1996 by Marriner Theatres, meticulously refurbished and returned to its breathtaking former glory.
Today it stands more lavish and grand than ever with seating for up to 1,794 patrons over two levels. It is one of the most magnificent auditoriums in the country, complete with bespoke original features, spectacular chandeliers, luxurious seating with plenty of leg room and a beautiful proscenium.
After three years in the planning and eight months in construction, the Regent Theatre underwent a significant refurbishment in 2019. The restoration included an increased capacity allowing for flexible seating configurations, new seats including new leather lounge chairs in the Dress Circle, upgrading of the bars and foyers, extensive repair and restoration of the ornate plasterwork and the grand and glittering crystal chandelier in the auditorium.
It continues to host some of the world’s most renowned theatre productions including Disney’s The Lion King, We Will Rock You, Sunset Boulevard, Wicked, Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical, the world premiere of King Kong and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, Hairspray, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
We hope you will be able to join us for a show at the Regent Theatre soon.
Coming Soon
Beetlejuice The Musical
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical will play a limited season at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.
The Australian Ballet: Prism
An earth-shattering experience from three of the world’s most inspired choreographers, Prism will leave you breathless with its raw intensity and revolutionary design.
The Australian Ballet: Manon
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic fairytale unlike any other in ballet.
Opera Australia 2025 Season
Opera Australia is taking up residence in the Regent Theatre in Spring 2025, filling the gilded auditorium with the power of the human voice, live and unamplified.
Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro!
Opera Australia: Carmen
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This adrenaline-pumping ride through love and jealousy has famous music, including the Toreador song, and a thrilling plot.
Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
Journey to the underworld and back with the grieving Orpheus. Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in this genre-busting production created with the internationally renowned Circa.
Anastasia
ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved films, is coming to Australia for the first time!