The Wait is Ogre! Shrek the Musical Hits Melbourne in 2026

Get ready, Australia—Shrek the Musical is stomping into town this January with performances in both Melbourne and Sydney.

This larger-than-life production, based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, brings everyone’s favourite green ogre and his quirky fairy-tale friends to the stage in an action-packed musical adventure.

The Wait is Ogre! Shrek the Musical Hits Australia in 2026

Follow Shrek as he sets out on an epic quest to rescue Princess Fiona, joined by the ever-chatty Donkey and a cast of colourful characters, including Lord Farquaad, Gingy, and more.

With awe-inspiring sets, laugh-out-loud moments, show-stopping songs, and a heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance and true love, this is one musical the whole family will adore.

Don’t miss the magic, mischief, and mayhem as Shrek the Musical makes its big Australian debut—it’s guaranteed to be an unforgettable journey to Far, Far Away!

For more information and to grab your tickets, visit Shrek the Musical.

Where:  Frankston Arts Centre, Melbourne Arts Centre, Geelong Arts Centre, Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre
When:   Various dates from 31 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
Cost:     $75 per ticket, $60 early bird pricing. Note: some venues are yet to go on sale. Keep checking back. 

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