Housewarming

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. All seven performances feature Jude Perl Brett Chenowyth, Principal Dancer, The Australian Ballet Emma Donovan Circus Oz Robin Fox Cypher Culture x Jungle City The Yarra Voices, Melbourne Children’s Choir Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre students Friday and Saturday performances feature The Australian Ballet Opera Australia Stephanie Lake Company Melbourne Theatre Company Sunday performances feature The Australian Ballet School Eliza Hull roya the destroya Bell Shakespeare The Listies Housewarming has been made possible by the generosity of Arts Centre Melbourne donors. With performances and activities throughout the weekend, you're invited to enjoy an afternoon, evening or family-friendly day out as we celebrate the return of the Ian Potter State Theatre.