About
Music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot, Lyrics by Arthur Wimperis, New Book by Melvyn Morrow
The Edwardian era’s most successful Musical Comedy: the My Fair Lady of its day!
A London restaurateur crash lands his plane in Arcadia and is transformed from a wicked man to a guileless youth by the innocent rural idyll of the locals. Horrified by the idea of city life, the magical Arcadians travel to London to convert the miserable city-dwellers.
Premiering in 1909, The Arcadians was so delightfully entertaining that it ran for more than two years in London’s Westend. In 2010, GSOV commissioned a new book from Australian playwright, Melvyn Morrow, whose most recent hits include SHOUT! and Dusty – The Original Pop Diva. Director Robert Ray’s production premiered in Melbourne and toured to the UK, where it was hailed the hit of The International G&S Festival for its stunning settings, costumes, movement and performances. In 2026, the creative team from the sold-out season of Fledermaus! (2025), directors Robert Ray and Naomi Tooby, restage this little seen gem with fresh new talent accompanied by a live quartet, with music specially re-scored by Geoffrey Urquhart and new gowns from Helen Ebsworthy.
Booking Information
Concession & Discounts
Concession: Senior Card, Government Concession Card, full-time student 15+ with valid ID.
Group of 10+: Any group of 10 t0 24 people regardless of age or concession status.
Group of 25+: Any group of 25 or more people regardless of age or concession status.
Under 24 months: Free when held by a carer and not occupying a seat.
Companion Card: Accepted. Please either book online by selecting the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button or contact the Box Office .
How To Book
Anytime
Online: Buy Tickets
Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: (03) 9262 6555
Box Office:
The Round
379 - 399 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading
Transaction Fee
Online or Phone: $4.00 per transaction (not per ticket)
In Person at Box Office: No fee
Ticket Delivery
eTicket: Tickets sent via email. Can be printed or presented on a smartphone.
Collect: Collect from Box Office or at venue 1 hour prior to a performance.
Mail: Tickets sent via mail up to 14 days prior to the event.
Payment Options
Card: Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS accepted.
Cash: In-person at the Box Office.
Cheque: Accepted up to 7 days prior to the performance. Payable to Whitehorse Tickets
Gift Voucher: Redeemable online, via phone or in-person at Box Office
Seating
Allocations: Seating allocation will be based on, but not limited to, the size of the group, time of booking and final venue configuration so as to be compliant with any restrictions that are in place. This may require allocated seats to be moved to comply with restrictions.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and Companion Cards can now be purchased online. Please select the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button. If there are any concerns please contact the Box Office immediately and they will happily assist you.
Conditions of Purchase
Please read the terms and conditions, prior to purchasing your tickets.
