The Drum Theatre

The Drum Theatre A shared stage in the heart of Dandenong 🎭

These drawings are becoming very real. Here are some of the beautiful, creative entries from the Velveteen Rabbit Drawin...
11/09/2026

These drawings are becoming very real.

Here are some of the beautiful, creative entries from the Velveteen Rabbit Drawing Competition so far 🐇

We have loved seeing this timeless story reimagined with so much colour, creativity and imagination.

Submit your entry today or book your tickets to experience Velveteen Rabbit live on stage at the Drum Theatre.

📅 Tuesday 22 September, 11am
🎟 https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/velveteen-rabbit

Sidrah Gardens School brings The Shimmering Light to our stage, depicting the marvellous and miraculous events surroundi...
08/09/2026

Sidrah Gardens School brings The Shimmering Light to our stage, depicting the marvellous and miraculous events surrounding the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. ✨

Join the students for an inspiring evening of theatre, history and storytelling celebrating one of the most significant moments in the Islamic tradition.

📅 Thursday 10 September, 6.30pm

Book your tickets: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/shimmering-light

Meet Giovanni Adams, the creative force behind Motown Legacy, a new theatre work commissioned and supported by Greater D...
07/09/2026

Meet Giovanni Adams, the creative force behind Motown Legacy, a new theatre work commissioned and supported by Greater Dandenong City Council through our Artist in Residence: Creative Space program.

Giovanni is fresh from performing as Ike Turner in TINA, The Tina Turner Musical, and bringing his own story-driven production to the Drum Theatre stage.

Motown Legacy will weave timeless songs from artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes into an Encore performance

📅 Thursday 12 November, 10.30am
📍 Drum Theatre

Get your ticket now to see the premiere of this new show: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/motown-legacy

Have you entered the Velveteen Rabbit Colouring Competition yet?Young artists can get creative for the chance to win two...
05/09/2026

Have you entered the Velveteen Rabbit Colouring Competition yet?

Young artists can get creative for the chance to win two tickets to see Velveteen Rabbit at Drum Theatre.

Download the colouring sheet, add your own splash of colour and return your completed entry to Drum Theatre, your local Greater Dandenong Library or Keysborough Community Hub. You can also email it to [email protected].

📅 Entries close Tuesday 15 September

🎟 Prize: Two tickets to The Velveteen Rabbit on Tuesday 22 September, 11am

Collect your colouring sheet today, or download one now and find out more: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/velveteenrabbit

North Indian musical theatre takes centre stage at the Drum 🎭Khelaiya Productions brings Faujdar Ghashiram, a vibrant Hi...
02/09/2026

North Indian musical theatre takes centre stage at the Drum 🎭

Khelaiya Productions brings Faujdar Ghashiram, a vibrant Hindi musical theatre production to our stage.

Adapted from renowned playwright Vijay Tendulkar’s Ghashiram Kotwal, the production blends evocative music, folk influences and colourful storytelling to present a compelling tale.

📅 Saturday 5 September, 4.30pm

Book your tickets and experience the colour, music and spirit of North Indian theatre: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/faujdar-ghashiram-hindi-musical-play

31/08/2026

School holidays are approaching, and the Drum is ready to keep small humans entertained. 🎭🐇🌿

This spring, step into stories, music and live theatre with family favourites including Velveteen Rabbit, Emma Memma’s Jungle Picnic Tour and The Wizard of OZ Youth Edition.

There are beloved characters, big imaginations and enough stage magic to make the school holidays a blast

Plan your school holiday theatre trip: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events

From The Music of the Night to Love Changes Everything, one extraordinary musical theatre career takes centre stage.Phan...
29/08/2026

From The Music of the Night to Love Changes Everything, one extraordinary musical theatre career takes centre stage.

Phantom: A Tribute to Michael Crawford celebrates the songs and performances that made Michael Crawford an international theatre icon, brought to life by Australian performer Keith McNamara.

Expect favourites from The Phantom of the Opera and beyond in a heartfelt journey through some of musical theatre’s most memorable moments.

📅 Sunday 18 October, 2pm
🎟 https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/phantom-tribute-michael-crawford

We are turning 20 and you're invited 🎉For 20 years our stage has been the beating heart of arts and performance in Great...
27/08/2026

We are turning 20 and you're invited 🎉

For 20 years our stage has been the beating heart of arts and performance in Greater Dandenong.

Come celebrate with performances and sound experiences by Victorian State Ballet, Djarlo Dance Group, Harsiddhi Mody, local choirs and more.

📅 Saturday 7 November, 5pm

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of performances, stories and community.

Find out more and book your ticket now:
https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/events/drum-theatre-20th-anniversary-celebrations

Emma Memma isn’t coming to the Jungle Picnic alone. 🌿🧺Elvin Melvin and the Memma mates are joining the adventure for a j...
26/08/2026

Emma Memma isn’t coming to the Jungle Picnic alone. 🌿🧺

Elvin Melvin and the Memma mates are joining the adventure for a joyful live show packed with songs, dancing, games and plenty of movement for little audience members.

Bring your picnic basket, your pet rock and your best dance moves.

📅 Monday 28 September,10am and 12.30pm

Join the picnic:

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Corner Lonsdale & Walker Streets (the Old Dandenong Town Hall)
Melbourne, VIC
3175

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+61385711666

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