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Aussie summer shows not to miss

Ditch the quintessential Aussie beach and barbie blend — this summer, a trip to the theatre is de rigueur, and a great option for family entertainment.

Ditch the quintessential Aussie beach and barbie blend — this summer, a trip to the theatre is de rigueur, and a great option for family entertainment.

Whether your interests lie in dance, drama, song or comedy, we’ve sourced something for everyone with 10 of Australia’s stand out shows not to be missed this season.

Totem by Cirque Du Soleil is touring across Australia from October 2014 until August 2015. Photo: Facebook

Wicked is on stage in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre until December 31. Photo: Facebook

Catch Dirty Dancing at Sydney Lyric from November 28 to December 21, and the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, from March 4 to March 29. Photo: Facebook

Disney Live! will be touring Australia on selected dates between December 27 and January 25. Photo: Facebook

Don’t miss The Lion King at Regent Theatre, Melbourne, from February 15 to May 10, 2015. Photo: Brinkenhoff/Mogenburg; © Disney

Thriller Live tours nationally from early December 2014 to mid-March 2015. Photo: Facebook

See Graeme Murphy’s modern take on Swan Lake at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from February 20 to 28. Photo: Jeff Busby/Facebook

Shen Yun Performing Arts will be playing at various locations around the country, including Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide, from January 31 to February 21. Photo: Facebook

Jumpy will take to the stage at Melbourne’s Southbank Theatre from January 31 to March 14, 2015. Photo: Robert Workman

Experience Elaine Page and the Broadway Orchestra at Sydney’s State Theatre on December 5 and at the Arts Centre, Melbourne on December 6. Photo: Getty.

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