How to Book

Season 2027

School bookings for the Education performances of VCE Playlisted productions Richard III and The War of the Worlds are now open. VCE classes, and bookings including a pre-show talk, will be prioritised.

School bookings for all other performances open 5 Nov 2026. Please note school price tickets are limited and subject to availability.

 Season 2026 Productions

• Students: $32 each
• IGNITE tickets: $5 each (for eligible schools)
• Accompanying teacher (per 15 students): free
• Additional teachers: $54 each
• Pre-show talk tickets: $17 per student

Please note: School ticket prices have limited availability. Under 30s prices may be available when school tickets are exhausted. There are no school prices for Do Not Pass Go or Retrograde – schools may book at the Under 30s price for these productions. IGNITE tickets are currently only available for My Brilliant Career, West Gate, Shoelace Chaser and The Jungle and the Sea. Bookings that include pre-show talks for Education matinees will be prioritised. 

Season 2027 Productions

• Students: $33 each
• IGNITE tickets: $5 each (for eligible schools)
• Accompanying teacher (per 15 students): free
• Additional teachers: $56 each
• Pre-show talk tickets: $18 per student

Please note: School ticket prices have limited availability, and VCE students will be prioritised for Playlist productions. Under 30s prices may be available when school tickets are exhausted. Bookings that include pre-show talks for Education matinees will be prioritised. IGNITE tickets are only available for select productions.

MTC Digital Theatre 2026

• Students: $10 each for group viewing or $16 each for individual viewing
• Accompanying teacher: free

MTC Digital Theatre 2027

• Students: $11 each for group viewing or $17 each for individual viewing
• Accompanying teacher: free

Currently available on MTC Digital Theatre: Shoelace Chaser, The Robot Dog, SLAP. BANG. KISS. and Sunday

Your invoice must be paid in full by the due date. Once payment is received no reductions in numbers or cancellations will be accepted.

• For bookings of 50 students and less, final payment is due 4 weeks prior to the event (or by the date stated on the invoice if the booking has been made less than 4 weeks prior to the event).
• For bookings larger than 50 students, final payment is due 8 weeks prior to the event (or by the date stated on the invoice if the booking has been made less than 8 weeks prior to the event). 
• If payment is not received by the date due as stated on your tax invoice, and you have not requested, in writing, an extension on your payment date, you will be charged 100% of the value of this booking and no cancellations will be accepted.

Prior to payment, changes to the original booking can be made subject to the following conditions:

• Changes can be made up to the invoice due date without a fee.
• From the invoice due date to 8 days prior to the event: if you cancel or substantially reduce the numbers originally booked, you will be charged 50% of the value of the cancelled tickets.
• From 7 days prior to the event: no reductions in numbers or cancellations will be accepted. After this date, we do not refund in the event that a school cancels, reduces its numbers or misses the performance, or if individual students are unable to attend.

The age recommendations below are provided to help teachers make informed decisions about which shows will be suitable for their students. However, it is your own/your school’s decision on who you’d like to bring to see a show – you know your young people best. For full details on the content of each production, see the Production Content Guide.

Season 2026

• Eliza – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+
• Before I Forget – Recommended for ages 16+ / Year 11+
• A Room with a View – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+

Season 2027

• Stereophonic – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+
• Richard III – Recommended for ages 14+ / Year 9+
• A Delicate Balance – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+
• The War of the Worlds – Recommended for ages 13+ / Year 8+
• Dirty Diamonds – Recommended for ages 14+ / Year 9+
• Rebels – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+
• John Proctor is the Villain – Recommended for ages 14+ / Year 9+
• The Authenticator – Recommended for ages 14+ / Year 9+
• Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+
• Every Second Wednesday – Recommended for ages 16+ / Year 11+
• Clarice – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+

MTC Digital Theatre

• Shoelace Chaser – Recommended for ages 12+ / Year 7+
• The Robot Dog – Recommended for ages 16+ / Year 11+
• SLAP. BANG. KISS. – Recommended for ages 14+ / Year 9+
• Sunday – Recommended for ages 15+ / Year 10+

Scripts for The War of the Worlds will be available to purchase in 2027. 

To purchase scripts of other plays produced by Melbourne Theatre Company, click here.