Pianist Coady Green and mezzo-soprano Linda Barcan perform two major song cycles by Melbourne-based composers Linda Kouvaras and Katy Abbott.
A reading of the new play 'Cotton and Silk' by Benjamin Nichol (LOVE), directed by Stephen Nicolazzo, and featuring Jennifer Vuletic and Brigid Gallacher.
A reading of the new play 'Trash Pop Butterflies, Dance Dance Paradise' by Maki Morita, directed by Amelia Burke.
Jasper Ly (oboe) and Peter Dumsday (piano) present GLOW – a concert celebrating the contemporary sound world of Melbourne composers.
Fellow violists Wenhong Huo and William Vyvyan Murray present an exciting program of viola duets.
Experience the full range of power, raw emotion, and beauty of sound possible on violin and piano with Matthew Rigby and Yiyun Gu.
Join us for an afternoon of jazz, exploring a world of styles and influences, and featuring guest vocalist Raleigh Williams.
A riveting adaptation of Janne Teller’s award-winning novel, now considered a modern classic.
Rediscover one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, brought to life by an extraordinary ensemble of actors.
he/r is cutting edge. It asks big questions about self, belonging, and the sickening notion that we should all be woke.
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A rare and spectacular event performed by four popular Melbourne pianists
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The world premiere of Jane Hammond's homage to the Helmeted Honeyeater; and a new arrangement of Ross Edwards’ vibrant saxophone concerto
Alter Edith is a cycle of almost performances amongst extra-terrestrial environments. Edith is an alien trying earthly sentiments. Her curiosity of Earthly delights creates mobile museums in real-time.
In 1852, Michael Veitch’s great-great grandfather confronted a deadly epidemic head-on, as the ship’s surgeon on the emigrant clipper Ticonderoga’s nighmare voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne. Resonating powerfully with today’s world, Hell Ship is a story of hope, love and survival.
The New Impromptu Quartet is thrilled to return to fortyfivedownstairs this November!
Taxithi Project invites you to welcome summer with party songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
A unique fusion between Butoh and physical theatre performed by dancers with and without disability, White Day Dream moves between the surreal and absurd exploring universal human themes of memory and dreams.
In a surreal world that could have been created by Jean-Pierre Jeunet or Tim Burton, this very black comedy pushes the boundaries of physical theatre - watch it online at home!
Watch the recording of the live online poetry and music event celebrating the 89th birthday of Barry Jones at home.
Experience the full spectrum of emotion and intimacy that the cello and piano execute so well.
Join us live online for an afternoon of poetry and music celebrating Barry Jones' 89th birthday
A moving online concert with ARIA Award-winner Kavisha Mazella filled with storytelling and music.
Two iconic Melbourne artists join forces for a unique and magical collaboration.
A new Australian musical written by Helen Begley.
Watch Rathdowne Quartet with Tamara Smolyar at home as they perform one of the greatest chamber works ever written.
Watch Collide at home, sharing with you their blend of colour, fervour, and spirit with works of Mozart, Glinka, Milhaud
Watch Solstice Trio at home. A program of New York-based composers at the boundaries of contemporary classical, jazz and electronic music.
Watch the recording of a rare virtuosic event - Liszt's complete Hungarian Rhapsodies, arranged for piano four hands.
Watch the recording of Duo Eclettico's 'Solstice' concert, filmed during a live Zoom broadcast in January 2021.
A moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy
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Created using journal entries, letters and articles from Berlioz’s life, combined with a selection of his songs, and transcriptions of his orchestral works
Written by one of the hottest young playwrights from New York City, Jen Silverman’s award-winning play will make you laugh, cry and reflect, often all at the same time.
RUNT to return to our theatre after a sold-out premiere season
In the midst of convict ships arriving each week from Britain, a different cargo leaves for Australia. On board are 287 immigrant women enticed by promises of a better life.
Helpmann Award winner and fortyfivedownstairs repeat offender Michael Griffiths returns with his greatest hits.