Eliza at Melbourne Theatre Company tickets
About Eliza
As society grapples with the ethics of rapidly advancing and increasingly invasive technologies, director Paige Rattray (Black is the New White, Fangirls) delivers an urgent and unnerving depiction of the birth of artificial intelligence.
From four-time Australian Writers’ Guild AWGIE Award winner Tom Holloway (The Museum of Modern Love, Double Indemnity, Storm Boy) comes this riveting new psychological thriller based on real events.
Dr Joseph Weizenbaum (Dan Spielman: Black Snow, The Newsreader), a brilliant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, carries the trauma of a childhood fleeing Nazi Germany. When he begins testing a new computer program designed to simulate talk therapy – using details from his secretary Becky’s (Manali Datar: The Wrong Gods) private life – the lines between code and connection begin to blur. The project is lauded by colleagues, but as wider interest in his breakthrough intensifies, Weizenbaum begins to question the true cost of his innovation.
Know before you go
Forum Night: Mon 5th Oct, (after show) | Audio Described: Sat 17th Oct, 2pm & Tue 20th Oct, 6.30pm | Tactile Tour: Sat 17th Oct, 2pm (Tactile tour commences at 1pm) | Open & Closed Captioning: Sat 24th Oct, 2pm
Run time
1hr 40min. No interval.
Categories
Start date
28th September, 2026
End date
31st October, 2026
Venue
The Sumner | Southbank Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
More information about Eliza
Writer: Tom Holloway
Director: Paige Rattray
Composer & Sound Designer: Kelly Ryall
Cast: Manali Datar & Dan Spielman
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Eliza?
Eliza runs for 1hr 40min. No interval.
Which theatre is Eliza at?
Eliza is at Southbank's The Sumner | Southbank Theatre, which is located at 140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for Eliza?
Eliza tickets start at $89.
How do you get tickets for Eliza?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Eliza tickets on TodayTix.
How long is Eliza on for?
Tickets for Eliza are available through 31 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Eliza accessible?
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
