What's On

What's on at Union House Theatre
UMSU Union House Theatre Play Reading Group
22nd July 1pm - 9th September 4pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts and Cultural Building (BN 159), University of Melbourne 3010
A weekly play reading group for lovers of theatre. Get together with your fellow thespians to read, dissect and critique plays and play writing.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Resonance: sound workshop
25th July 1pm - 1st August 2:30pm
George Paton Gallery, Level 1, Arts and Cultural Building 159, University of Melbourne
George Paton Gallery and Union House Theatre present Resonance, a two-part sound workshop hosted by Nina Buchanan, Naarm based electronic musician and composer.
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a green brain with a zombie hand illustration UMSU Union House Theatre Zombie Prom
26th July 7pm - 27th July 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
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A man lifting a stage rostra UMSU Union House Theatre Backstage Basics Workshop
29th July 2pm - 3:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
Want to learn the essential skills to make a production run smoothly? Join us for "Backstage Basics," a comprehensive workshop designed specifically for students eager to master the art of backstage management.
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Stage Management Workshop UMSU Union House Theatre Stage Management Workshop
30th July 11am - 1pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
Stage Management 101 will take you through what you need to know as a beginner Stage Manager.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Producing for Theatre
30th July 2pm - 3:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
This is the perfect workshop for anyone interested in developing producing skills for theatre. Led by UHT Artistic Director, Xanthe Beesley.
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Totoro poster -  it has illustrations of two young girls, a cute bear-like spirit, and a small spirit sitting on its head. UMSU Union House Theatre My Neighbor Totoro
31st July 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
My Neighbor Totoro is most likely one of the most heartwarming and adorable films ever made. What's better than just the screening of this ultra-comforting movie? Free food after and crafting activities after! 🍱 🧶
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UMSU Union House Theatre Acting Workshops
5th August 2pm - 26th August 4pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3 Arts and Cultural Building (Bldg 159), University of Melbourne, Parkville
Learn actor warm-up training, learn about making character choices, introduction to script analysis and translating ideas from a text into action.
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A girl posing with her hand on her hair, she is wearing sunglasses and a black top. UMSU Union House Theatre Photography as Performance
9th August noon - 5pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
Make a photograph your mini stage. Explore different photography techniques to construct playful portraits.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Dance and Wellbeing: Kwabo dance
13th August 1pm - 2pm
Amphitheatre, University of Melbourne 3010
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A skeleton holding a red rose UMSU Union House Theatre Phantom of the Operating Theatre
15th August 7pm - 17th August 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
Join Medleys for this year’s show featuring ghoulish gaffes, poltergeist puns and talent that is downright spooky.
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SHAKESPEARE in student theatre frame UMSU Union House Theatre Much Ado About Something?
15th August 7:30pm - 16th August 9pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
Much Ado About Something? is a new experimental theatrical exhibition.
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Poster of Heathers the Musical - illustration of three girls with a wooden hammer UMSU Union House Theatre Heathers: The Musical
22nd August 7pm - 24th August 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
“Heathers: The Musical” is the story of a mostly normal teenager named Veronica who is invited to join the exclusive clique of the Heathers, the most beautiful, popular students in the school.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Dance and Wellbeing: Kwabo dance
27th August 1pm - 2pm
Market Hall, Building 189, University of Melbourne, Parkville campus
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UMSU Union House Theatre Belonging showcase by Cipta
29th August 7:30pm - 31st August 10pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
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a group of actors bowing at the end of a theatre musical UMSU Union House Theatre The Matchmaker by Queen's
5th September 7pm - 7th September 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
The Matchmaker is a riotous comedic play that follows rich merchant Horace Vandergelder in 19th century New York City, who is looking for the perfect wife so hires the mischievous matchmaker, Dolly Gallagher Levi.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Little Shop of Horrors
5th September 7:30pm - 7th September 10pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
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UMSU Union House Theatre Dance and Wellbeing: Kwabo dance
10th September 1pm - 2pm
Market Hall, Building 189, University of Melbourne, Parkville campus
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A shooting target - student theatre UMSU Union House Theatre A Matter of Family
12th September 7pm - 14th September 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
A Matter of Family is a three act tragedy that follows three rival crime families and their efforts to stay alive amidst a growing war.
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"Faust" written on a swirly red background UMSU Union House Theatre Faust by 5 bells
12th September 7:30pm - 14th September 10pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
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UMSU Union House Theatre Romeo and Juliet
19th September 7pm - 21st September 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
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Group of students taking a group photo UMSU Union House Theatre The Bear | A Proposal
19th September 7:30pm - 21st September 10pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
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UMSU Union House Theatre Dance and Wellbeing: Kwabo dance
30th September 1pm - 2pm
Amphitheatre, University of Melbourne 3010
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UMSU Union House Theatre Molly
2nd October 7:30pm - 5th October 9pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building BN 159), University of Melbourne 3010
Nothing... Really nothing. Nothing... Nothing at all. NOTHING TURNED OUT LIKE I THOUGHT IT WOULD!
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Two hands coming out of a purple curtain, squeezing the curtain, as if holding/ hugging an invisible body. UMSU Union House Theatre Body Talks
3rd October 4pm - 6pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
An afternoon of moving conversations about dance, choreography and the body.
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Firebringer image in student theatre frame UMSU Union House Theatre Firebringer
3rd October 7pm - 5th October 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
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A woman wearing a green top and black skirt bent over to the left, photographed from behind. They are facing a white background. UMSU Union House Theatre Pictures & Ghosts
9th October 7:30pm - 12th October 8:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
A contemplative dance performance that moves you from stark photographic memory to nostalgia.
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Two women wearing colourful clothes and stand facing the left hand side of the room, against a bright orange background. Their arms are slightly lifted, showcasing 'small movements'. UMSU Union House Theatre Small Movements
10th October 6:15pm - 11th October 7pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
Tiny gems, performed quietly on a small stage.
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two dancers lifting a dancer UMSU Union House Theatre Game night
10th October 7pm - 12th October 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
Get ready to witness 12 amazing pieces where movement becomes play and rhythm transforms into competition.
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UMSU Union House Theatre Dance and Wellbeing: Kwabo dance
15th October 1pm - 2pm
Amphitheatre, University of Melbourne 3010
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Student theatre UMSU Union House Theatre What a Steal!
15th October 7:30pm - 17th October 10pm
The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran.
By UMMTA, as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024.
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an illustration of a dog with a man UMSU Union House Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
17th October 7pm - 19th October 9pm
Union Theatre, Level 2 Arts & Cultural Building (building 159), Parkville Campus
Element Theatre Company presents a bold yet heartwarming retelling of this quirky and beloved story.
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A dinner table set with candles and drinks UMSU Union House Theatre Table for One
17th October 7:30pm - 19th October 9pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2 Arts and Cultural Building (Building 159), Parkville campus
Thrilling, urgent, and deeply moving, Table for One explores the forces that cause us to re-engage with our past.
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