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Age Guide

This performance is suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length theatrical performance, it is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Concession Ticket Prices:

Concession applies to Students, Pensioners, Healthcare and Seniors Card holders

You will need to be able to present proof of your eligibility for the concession prior to admission to the Event.

Late-comers policy:

Patrons arriving late may not be admitted into the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. Latecomers may not be seated in their ticketed seat, but in an alternate area nearer an entrance where minimal disruption will be caused to seated attendees. This is at the discretion of the venue staff.

Recordings and Photography:

Photography, video and sound recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited during the performance.

Babes-in-arms Policy:

The Odd Couple is recommended for ages 13 and up. If Parents or Guardians are choosing to visit the theatre with children under two years of age, they are permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat. All other ages need to hold a standard ticket. We ask that you book an aisle seat and liaise with the theatre's front-of-house staff on arrival at the theatre. Please consider the interests and enjoyment of other patrons. Any person (regardless of age) interfering with the enjoyment of other patrons may be asked to leave the auditorium or venue.

Hearing Assistance:

The Comedy Theatre provides personal induction neck loops free of charge from the cloakroom, located at the Box Office. Patrons with hearing aids can utilise neckloops by switching the “T” Switch, or Telecoil position. We can also provide headsets for those without compatible hearing aids or who may prefer headsets.
Our Assistive Listening Devices are compatible with standard 3.5mm headphone jacks if patrons wish to bring their own headsets.
We aim to do our best and ensure patrons using Assistive Listening Devices can fully experience the show. If there are any issues with a device, please see a Front of House staff member for assistance.

Casting notice:

The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of an artist’s unavailability to perform at any performance.

Ticket Exchange Policy

Ticket exchanges MAY be available for this event. Requests can be submitted via HERE or phone 1300 11 10 11, option 3, between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Please note:

  • All requests must be made no later than 7 days prior to start of the ticketed performance.
  • Only 1 exchange per event will be allowed.
  • A per ticket exchange fee of $8.40 applies up to a maximum of $25.20 per exchange transaction.
  • All requests are subject to availability at the time of exchange and must be of equal value of the original ticket(s) purchased.
  • If you wish to exchange to a higher priced ticket(s), you will be required to pay the full price of your new tickets, plus the applicable exchange fees and then a credit will be applied on your original date tickets.
  • No exchanges or refunds can be provided after the deadlines listed above or after a performance date unless required by applicable law.
  • Exchanges may also be available if the performance is postponed or rescheduled.

We can only assist customers who purchased their tickets via Ticketek, the authorised ticket seller for all Marriner Group venues (Regent Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Princess Theatre and Forum Melbourne) or through approved partners.

If you purchased tickets through any other channel, please contact the seller directly.

Ticketek takes the issue of scalping seriously.

Please comply with any stated ticket limit for this event. If you exceed the ticket limit, Ticketek may at its discretion cancel any or all of your ticket orders and tickets without notice.

This includes ticket orders associated by the same name, email address, billing address/delivery address, credit card number or any other details provided to Ticketek.

Venue: Princess Theatre, Melbourne

Days/Times:
Performances From Thu 11 December 2025

Group & School minimum booking number:
10 paid tickets or more

Group ADULT bookings
Tuesday to Friday performances A Reserve $118.00
B Reserve $98.00
Group CONCESSION bookings
Tuesday to Friday Matinee performances B Reserve $78.00
SCHOOL Bookings (Grand circle ONLY)
Tuesday to Friday Matinee performances C Reserve $65.00
One Teacher complimentary ticket for every 20 paid student tickets

No Group discounts available on Saturday evening performances
Payment MUST be received 8 weeks prior to the performance otherwise seats will be released back to sale
For this event, a one-off transaction fee of $13.05 per transaction applies on all Group ticket purchases.
Postage fee of $9.00 per Australia post delivery, may apply.
Discount based on full-priced Adult tickets.
Group Concession prices are only available to holders of a current Australian Age Pension concession card or Australian Seniors card.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Offer subject to availability.
All bookings made less than 8 weeks before performance date must be paid for at the time of booking.
All ticket/item prices include GST, if applicable, and are quoted in AU$.

Tickets may not, without the prior written consent of Ticketek and the Seller, be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including via on-line auction or other unauthorised resale sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services. If a ticket is sold or used in breach of this condition, the ticket may be cancelled without a refund and the ticketholder of the ticket may be refused admission. Ticketek will use reasonable efforts to notify you of such action.

GROUP BOOKINGS

For all group and school bookings, please call 03 9299 9873 Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm or click below to email us

To book between 10 - 20 tickets online

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