Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical presented by Victorian Opera tickets
About Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical
Cold-blooded killer or folk hero?
Following an acclaimed season at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat, Victorian Opera is bringing its hit production of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical to Melbourne.
Kelly’s name is etched into national folklore. The outlaw bushranger, his gang and that iconic suit of armour — who was Ned Kelly? A celebrated anti-hero or simply a cold-blooded killer?
Originally produced in the late 1970s, the musical charts the life and times of Australia’s most notorious bandit. Director Stuart Maunder, conductor Simon Holt, and an incredible cast of rising stars and theatre-greats breathe fresh life into this iconic work in this unmissable new production.
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
24th July, 2026
End date
25th July, 2026
Venue
Union Theatre | University of Melbourne
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is provided via elevators and shorter ‘jump lifts’ throughout spaces and theatres. Accessible bathrooms on all levels including in dressing rooms.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM:
Catch any Swanston St tram to Stop 1 – Melbourne University tram stop to enter the campus via Monash Road (Gate 4) or the amphitheatre (Gate 6).
BY BICYCLE:
The University encourages cycling as a mode of transport and is always developing their campuses with bicycle facilities in mind. A large proportion of bicycle racks on campus are checked by security and covered by CCTV. There are a number of bicycle lock up racks directly opposite the Arts & Cultural Building entrance on Monash Road.
BY CAR:
The closest car park is the Eastern Precinct Car Park at 375 Cardigan Street, Carlton, near the corner of Elgin Street. This car park is an approximate 5-minute walk from the venue, with access across Swanston St via the Elgin St footbridge. There is also Ace Parking Car Park at 265 Faraday Street, Carlton, which is opposite the Monash Road entrance (Gate 4).
More information about Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical
Book & Lyrics: Reg Livermore AO
Music: Patrick Flynn
Musical Supervision, Additional Music and Orchestration: Simon Holt
Conductor: Simon Holt
Director: Stuart Maunder
Choreographer: Nicole Melloy
Set & Costume Designer: Harry Gill
Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift
Sound Designer: Samuel Moxham