Opera Up Late with Reuben Kaye

Opera Up Late with Reuben Kaye brings opera’s ultimate late-night party to Melbourne in a high-energy, glittering performance that bridges grand opera, musical theatre, and pop hits. Originally created for Sydney WorldPride 2023, this production reimagines classic operatic numbers and theatrical standards through a bold, distinctly queer lens.

Hosted by award-winning cabaret icon Reuben Kaye and directed by Shaun Rennie, this 75-minute spectacle combines powerhouse vocal performances, razor-sharp comedy, and vibrant choreography. Whether you’re an opera newcomer looking to experience classic arias for the first time or a seasoned enthusiast seeking a fresh, irreverent night out, this show delivers huge laughs and big voices inside the opulent Regent Theatre.