The Tartuffe™ at Malthouse Theatre tickets
About The Tartuffe™
Orgon is having an existential crisis. His wife has lost interest in everything but her dog and his overprivileged adult children show no signs of moving out… or on with their lives. The Tartuffe, an AI-powered hairdressing robot, promises to bring connection and style back to his household. The Tartuffe listens, The Tartuffe cares, The Tartuffe WANTS TO KNOW WHAT’S ON FOR THE WEEKEND?! But as Orgon and his family begin to optimise their lives by giving The Tartuffe access to, well, everything… have they optimised themselves into oblivion?
Social satirist Eddie Perfect (The Beast, Beetlejuice) brings Moliere’s classic into the alarmingly near future, examining humanity’s willingness to walk open-eyed towards our own obsolescence.
Starring Eddie Perfect (Offspring), Karis Oka (Beetlejuice), rising comedy star Noah Szto (Comedy Festival Best Newcomer 2024 and Director’s Choice 2025) alongside a team of clowns, The Tartuffe™ is a dystopian laugh-fest that will make you regret everything you ever told ChatGPT.
From the team behind Victorian Opera’s Green Room Award-winning smash Candide – including Artistic Director Dean Bryant – The Tartuffe™ is a feast for your eyes with enough comic energy to power your neighbourhood data centre.
Categories
Plays, Book Adaptation, Stars on Stage
Start date
19th February, 2027
End date
19th March, 2027
Venue
Merlyn Theatre | Malthouse Theatre
Accessibility
Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor.
Directions
BY TRAM: The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18. Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.
BY TRAIN: Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s sparkling Arts Precinct.
BY BIKE: Secure your bike to one of the many racks outside the foyer.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available on Grant Street, Sturt Street and Dodds Streets. Two disabled parking spaces are just outside The Malthouse entrance on Sturt Street.
More information about The Tartuffe™
★★★★★ “Eddie Perfect leads an offbeat triumph of a camp gothic. It’s terrific fun.” - The Age on Beetlejuice
Writer: Eddie Perfect
Director: Dean Bryant
Set, Costume & Animation Designer: Dann Barber
Lighting Designer: Matt Scott
Composer & Sound Designer: Zara Stanton
CAST
Mariane & Others: Karis Oka
Orgon: Eddie Perfect
Tartuffe: Noah Szto
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is The Tartuffe™ at?
The Tartuffe™ is at Southbank's Merlyn Theatre | Malthouse Theatre, which is located at 113 Sturt Street, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for The Tartuffe™?
The Tartuffe™ tickets start at $69.
How do you get tickets for The Tartuffe™?
Check the top of this page for current availability on The Tartuffe™ tickets on TodayTix.
How long is The Tartuffe™ on for?
Tickets for The Tartuffe™ are available through 19 March 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Tartuffe™ accessible?
Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor.
