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FAITH HEALER

Judy Davis directs husband Colin Friels in an Irish masterpiece about a travelling showman. Faith Healer introduces three characters: the ‘Fantastic Frank Hardy, Faith Healer’, his wife (or his mistress?) Gracie, and his manager Teddy. à Southbank Theatre, 140 Southbank Blvd, Southbank 3006. 03 8688 0800. www.mtc. com.au. $82-$115. Mar 4-Apr 8.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Created by the makers of South Park and Frozen, this Tony Awardwinning musical follows two young Mormons who travel to Uganda to convert a village. Cue maniacally jolly Mormon elders, crazed warlords, tasteless gags and super-catchy songs. Time Out’s reviewer awarded it five stars. àprincess Theatre, 163 Spring St, Melbourne 3000. 1300 723 038. bookof mormonmusical.com.au. $77-$155. Until Jun 25.

JOHN

In the follow-up to her Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Flick, Annie Baker sets up shop in a B&B near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where troubled couple Elias and Jenny are making a pitstop on their journey back to New York. àsouthbank Theatre, 140 Southbank Blvd, Southbank 3006. 03 8688 0800. www.mtc.com.au. $82-$115. Until Mar 25.

FASTER

The Australian Ballet’s contemporary program this year includes a new work by British maverick Wayne Mcgregor, set to music by Max Richter. àarts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004. 03 9669 2200. australian ballet.com.au. $43-$186. Until Mar 27.