It's been years since I've seen a performance at Malthouse. Today made me realize what I've been missing. Enjoyed amazing performances by innovative students, including ours then had the pleasure of seeing the professionals present the same play as the students. Very thought provoking performances by all. A great day.
great show nice bar bliss will be amazing opening night
Although this theatre is small the atmosphere is very good the staff are very friendly and helpful especially for those who have disabilities.
Suprising a renovated old brewery can turn into a vibrant performing art venue.
Different theaters inside have different capacities.
Very cost place it's like you are on top of the action.
Excellent historic venue, parking a little difficult, food and drink very good but expensive.
Not a bad location. Some decent shows hosted here. A bit cramped and they overdo it on the heating at times.
Great theatre, Great show with incredible performers but if you can grab a student or concession discount then do!
On Saturday night I went to the Malthouse Theatre and saw Bliss. I loved the show! The Malthouse was a great place with plenty of seating for us to grab a drink before heading into the performance. The theatre that we were in was quite intimate and small which made the whole experience better in my opinion. I am already keeping an eye out for the next performance that I can go see at the Malthouse! Highly recommend!
Great venue for comedy festival. Beetroot gnocchi was amazing
Local theatre productions. Lovely staff at the cafe.
Malthouse has earned a reputation for compelling programs of theatre, particularly for interpretations of scripts that are reliably surprising. Their writers, directors and stage artists are amongst the best.
Great location and building design. Went to see the black rider which was excellent. Pleasant area to have a drink after.
Going to see a close-up performance, the venue lighting sounds and smoke are very good
Amazing space to work n play. Signature features include a signature scent! Enjoy.
Love this place great atmosphere and always great shows
Theatre with a difference. Intimate theatres, performances varied, thought-provoking and generally excellent.
Just attended "The Encounter" and was blown away, have never been to anything like it. Based around excellent sound tech, the audience was transported deep into the Amazon Rainforest. Stunning!
on the way to the Play, dropped in here, great food, chef's uses produce from well sourced regions and makes the best of the day, wine list is also very impressive.
Easy to get to, lively atmosphere in the lounge area and very clean
Amazing theatre space showcasing local and international talent.
Love this little place. We saw "going down" and it was very funny and well done. Friendly staff
Great venue. Also nice for a coffee and snack, a meal, or a beer!
Cute theatre with a great place to drink before a show.
No hot food or nibbles to have while having a drink. Disappointing place.
What a fantastic theatre space and a great out door space
The experience here is very good, very close to the local Australian cultural experience
Had my university graduation here. Nice, clean theater with a foyer that has coopers on tap and a lot of great finger foods. Would recommend
Hosted an epic night of edgy comedy for the Fringe Festival. Great bar, unisex bathrooms and great theatre. Will be back for more funky nights.
Enjoyed my recent visit to see Meow Meow! Good atmosphere, very chic!
The multiple levels and funky industrial feeling of the entire venue is a testament to the architectural expression of the team who re purposed the location.
The main theatre houses an impressive Audio system giving vivid sound scapes.
As for the bar... when a company takes over the branding of a bar it's to me a little gratuitous, as Coopers is connected to the liberal national political party I'm a bit put off by that decision from management. That said it is (or was) Australia's most prolific Australian owned brewery brand and as the Malt in the house is obviously a direct connection to beer I begrudgingly accept, I also imagine tourists visiting and from that perspective it is a somewhat complimentary setup.
I've not recently eaten from the restaurant however have been told alternatives are likely a better bet unless time is an issue.
A good venue for theatre, easy parking and an interesting selection of material.
It's a beautiful gift to the perfroming arts community. Great place to catch up and dine with friends.
Look, I love the Malthouse. It's a great venue that gets some good shows in and always has a good vibe. Be wary of parking in the area, as there's always a rush. Public transport connections aren't the worst, but definitely aren't great, unfortunately.
[Note: reviewing this place in its capacity as a bar/cafe open to the general public, not in its capacity as a theatre venue.] Great space for a summer evening drink in the courtyard area, with decent light meals and sandwiches available throughout the day. Plenty of inside seating too. Bar isn't always open but the cafe also serves alcohol.
Coffee in this place is good but be prepared to wait a long time for your coffee.
Friendly staff, excellent salads, mains and coffee.
A great theatre with very interesting and eclectic performances
Fabulous venue supporting the Melbourne Arts Industry. The restaurant is terrific too.
Good food and drinks while you wait for your show, street parking available everytime I've been here
Have seen a couple of good plays in the past, best being A Golem Story many years ago. Have given it a few shots lately (over the past couple of years) but constantly disappointed. Every show has to resort to nudity and more recently simulated sex for some sort of shock value, whereas if they just had good plays with a story you could follow, good actors and good dialogue it wouldn t need to go so far. Unfortunately I just can t go here anymore as I leave thinking what the hell did I just watch every time..
Went there this morning for coffee with my boss. As I don't drink coffee, I had a hot chocolate and it was the worst hot chocolate I have ever had. And this includes the hot Milos they serve you on school camp.
Felt bad as my boss had paid for it and so I told the staff who didn't seem to care much.
Solaris was excellent awesome use of set changes and great cast, characters and story totally engaging and different.
Great venue for comedy. The a/c was too cold though.
Large venue with a few different stages and a large pub out front. Good acoustics in the Beckett room but the seats are not very comfortable and the rows are narrow.
Theatre done differently. Sociable bar and cafe area to meet friends.
Great theatre venue. Cafe is very good with a great range of food and drink available. Go book a show!
Love the coffee and the chilled out atmosphere at Malthouse theatres cafe area. We live nearby and regularly go over for a coffee or a beer and to relax at their tables under the trees.
Perfect for summer days and boy are we glad the Covid lockdowns are over.
Love the ambience here. Great space for lice theatre.
Great environment for theatre, lovely staff and great plays
An amazing theatre with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and a variety of fun and educational performances
Good night out nice setting and beers excellent comedy The Merger
Cheap drinks, always something going on, open to a decent time most nights. All-round swell sorta spot
As well as an evening venue for meals and performances, this is a good venue for lunch.
Terrific venue, handy to cbd, comfortable, good food, excellent intimate space theatre
Always good quality and interesting performances. Never disappoints.
Good food, but the overall customer service can better. A bit surprised to find a cafe with no internet service in this day and age.
Very cool staging. Great bar with excellent service. Meals looked amazing.
Great theatre with diverse range of shows. The excellent Alice Fraser and the Granny Bingo boys have been a highlight
Expensive. Noisy. Hot food non existant after 5pm. Not a good decision when serving copious amounts of alcohol to the after work crowd
Great venue for some out of the ordinary contemporary stage productions. The food from the cafe is reasonably priced and quite good however may not be what you are expecting for a night of theatre. The wine and beer selection at the bar is fair but nothing outstanding, possibly due to commitments to the naming sponsor of the venue.
Specifically, I went and saw "The Black Rider" and enjoyed the show immensely.
Small theatre in an intetesting old building. Had dinner there before the show. The gnocchi was delicious.
I love the Malthouse. Beautiful building and interesting theatre
Good place for a nightcap even if your not going to the theatre.
A truly comfortable place to get cafe eats, coffee or a drink at the bar. Beautiful.
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