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Identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world.
The tribal love rock musical, HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.
To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” “Hair,” “I Got Life” and “Let The Sunshine In.”
“★★★★★ Revelled in the psychedelic spectacle”
On The House
“★★★★★ Joyful”
Impulse Gamer
“★★★★ Peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll – marvellous”
Standing Inn Ovation
“★★★ A celebration of rebellion and liberation”
The Age
“Lets the sunshine in Melbourne once more”
The Scoop
“Gloriously colourful production that is beautifully sung and captivates with its inventive staging”
Theatre First
Leading the tribe is Alex Cooper (Much Ado About Nothing) as Claude, Maxwell Simon (Moulin Rouge, The Grinning Man) as Berger, Elizabeth Brennan (Pride and Prejudice) as Sheila, Clay Darius (Little Shop of Horrors, We Will Rock You, The Voice) as Hud, Max Macdonald (The Jungle Book) as Walter, Rosie Meader (Everybody Loves A Wedding) as Jeannie, Jackson McGovern (Macbeth, Animal Farm) as Woof, Giorgia Kennedy (SIX, & Juliet) as Chrissie, and Zahrah Andrews (Hairspray) as Dionne.
They are joined by Tamara Foglia Castañeda (In the Heights) as Emmaretta, Maverick Newman (Footloose, Boys in the Band) as Leonard, Teresa Moore (Bran Nue Dae, Playschool) as Natalie, Grant Young (Is God Is) as Leroy, Linden Trescott (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) as Apache, Larissa Teale (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Angela, Bronte Horswood (Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies) as Linda, Madeleine Somers (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Astrid, and Cameron Shook (Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies) as Cammy.
Directed by Glenn Elston
October/November 2025
2 Hours, 20 Minutnes
Australian Shakespeare Company
The closest parking is located in Flinders Lane - Wilson Parking (Flinders Gate). Evening parking can be pre-booked online through https://bookabay.wilsonparking.com.au/
Alternatively Council House Car Park in Royal Lane is located off Little Collins St
The main doors and box office open 90 mins prior to the start of each performance. The doors to enter the auditorium usually open 30 mins prior to the performance
Due to the nature of live performance, trying to find your way to your seat once a show has started can disrupt both the audience and the performers on stage. Therefore, most performances have a lockout period which restricts anybody from entering the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. Depending on the performance, you may not be able to be seated in your original seat.
Packaged foods and cold drinks purchased at any of our theatre bars can be taken into the auditorium during the performance.
Hot drinks, glass and unpackaged foods will not be admitted into the auditorium.
No, unfortunately not. Therefore we recommend that patrons do not bring bags larger than a regular sized handbag or small backpack to the theatre.
We have a small number of accessible seating available in the stalls - to book, please call the Box Office on 03 9650 1500
Please note there is no elevator access to the Dress Circle & Upper Circle. Access to Athenaeum 2 is via our vintage lift which can only accomodate standard width wheelchairs.
Online
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Telephone Ticket Sales
Theatre Booking Line - 03 9650 1500
Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm
In Person
The Box Office in the Athenaeum Theatre Main Foyer is open Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm and opens one and a half hours prior to all performances. “Door Sales” and collection of tickets at the Venue may be done then.
For ticketing inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
For venue hire inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
03 9650 1500
188 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
No, interval drinks can not be pre-ordered.
If the performance or event that you were scheduled to attend is cancelled or postponed, we will be in touch at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of a cancellation, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance or the option for a full refund.
Should your event be rescheduled, your booking will automatically be valid for the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance (if applicable), the option to receive a full refund.
There is no dress code. Casual attire is acceptable.
Running times for shows are available on the show information pages. Concerts & individual events may not be able to supply this information in advance.