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Christmas Actually: The music of Love Actually live onstage

This holiday season, enjoy your favourite festive soundtrack live with four powerhouse vocalists, an incredible band and countless surprises in Christmas Actually, at the Malthouse Theatre from 18 – 21 December.

Christmas Actually has become a much-loved tradition in Brisbane for the past seven years and the creative team behind it are delighted to be bringing the crowd favourite to Melbourne for 2024.

Creator Naomi Price:

We are absolutely delighted to bring our smash-hit festive show to Melbourne for the very first time,” said creator Naomi Price. “Since our first performance in Brisbane in 2018, we have had audience members returning every single year! Christmas Actually has become a much-loved Christmas tradition for thousands of people, and we are excited to bring this glorious show to the iconic Malthouse in the heart of Southbank.

An all-star cast of Australian music theatre darlings including Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy, Lucy Maunder and Joseph Naim will deliver all the hits from beloved holiday classic Love Actually, wrapped up with bucketloads of comedy and charm.

Relive the magic musical moments from your favourite festive film including hit songs by Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and The Beatles, brought to life by a band of Australia’s top musicians and superstar vocalists.

Bursting with nativity lobsters, cinnamon sticks and endless fun, Christmas Actually is the ultimate silly-season starter.

It’s difficult to find any flaws in the way this show is constructed and calibrated… This is a show that will bring a lot of joy into people’s lives.” – ★★★★★ Time Out

Christmas Actually takes festivity and humanity to a bright new level… An absolute cracker of a show.” – Sydney Arts Guide


Season Details

Venue: Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne
Date: 18 – 21 Dec 2024

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