Cleopatra & Antony
SHOW DETAILS:
Thursday 20 August – Sunday 13 September 2026
preview: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 August
opening night: Saturday 22 August
duration: 90 minutes no interval
times:
Tuesday to Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 5pm
The show begins promptly at advertised show time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand.
Industry Night – 1st September
Form Night – 8th September
ticket price: $39 – $55
bookings: 03 9662 9966
warnings: TBC
Passion. Politics. Power. In August 2026, Melbourne Shakespeare Company returns to fortyfivedownstairs with a bold new production of Shakespeare’s epic Cleopatra & Antony, directed by Sonya Suares.
Following a string of sold-out seasons, Melbourne Shakespeare Company once again brings together a stellar cast and creative team to deliver a gripping, modern take on this timeless tragedy. Against the backdrop of empire and ambition, Cleopatra and Antony’s fateful romance unfolds with devastating intensity. This production blends sharp contemporary direction with Shakespeare’s rich language, offering audiences a visceral and compelling night of theatre.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the Bard’s greatest works brought to life by some of Australia’s most exciting artists.
Photo by Nick Robertson
Ticket Prices:
Preview: $39
Full: $55
Concession: $49
Group 6+: $49
Mob tickets (discount for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island mob): $39
Concessions:
Pensioners/Full-time students/MEAA members
Ticket sales are subject to a booking fee of $5.00 per ticket plus any merchant charges for payments by American Express
Ticket fees are charged reluctantly. As an unfunded CBD located venue, our expenses continue to rise. If fortyfivedownstairs is to survive, we are obliged to increase our revenue without inflicting costs on already struggling artists. Without support, we risk losing artists or having to close our doors. We do hope for your understanding!