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What’s On This Week: The Wizard of Oz, AFL & more
There's major theatre openings, AFL action and a whole host of live music to see this week
It’s a big week for music, sport AND theatre across Australia.
Between The Wizard of Oz opening in Melbourne, one of the hottest AFL fixtures of the year at Etihad Stadium, and a string of must-see tours hitting venues up and down the country, there’s plenty of action to get you up and off the sofa this week.
For your fix of upcoming events, look no further than our What’s On guideĀ š
Tonight Alive – book tickets
The Sydney rockers arrive at Arrow On Swanston for the Melbourne installment of their Underworld Tour, bringing support from fellow Aussies Between You and MeĀ andĀ AViVA. On sale via Ticketweb.com.au.
Royal Blood – book ticketsĀ
English rock duo Royal Blood, Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher, take Brisbane and Perth by storm this week. Catch them, with special guests Polish Club and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, at Riverstage tonight (7 May) and HBF Stadium on Sunday (13 May).
North Melbourne v Richmond – book tickets
The Tigers are on top! North are on fire! This one is going to be HUGE, and it’s all taking place at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium this Sunday (13 May).
The Wizard of Oz – book tickets
Starring Anthony Warlow,Ā Wicked’s leading ladiesĀ Lucy DurackĀ andĀ Jemma RixĀ and rising starĀ Samantha DodemaideĀ as Dorothy,Ā The Wizard of OzĀ opens to audiences for previews at Regent Theatre, Melbourne this Saturday (12 May).
Tom Gleeson – book tickets
Star ofĀ The Weekly, host ofĀ Hard Quiz and all-round Aussie comedy legend, Tom Gleeson will be live with his latest stand-up show, Sure Thing!, at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre this Thursday (10 May) and Friday (11 May).
Tex Perkins inĀ The Man in Black – book tickets
The Helpmann Award winningĀ The Man in BlackĀ is back, starring Tex Perkins and Rachael Tidd with The Tennessee Four. See Johnny Cash’s story live on some of Australia’s most iconic stages; Wrest Point Entertainment Centre (11 May), Palais Theatre (12 May) and State Theatre, Sydney (17 and 18 May).
Missy Higgins – book tickets
Fresh from her stadium appearances supporting Ed Sheeran earlier this year, the Aussie singer-songwriter hits the East Coast in support of her fifth studio album, Solastalgia. Get down to Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre (12 May) and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre (13 and 14 May).
Search and book the latest theatre, sport and music tickets atĀ Ticketmaster.com.au.