Showdates
Showdates is a free iOS app for finding stage shows at neighbourhood performing arts spaces in Victoria, Australia, and booking through the theatre box office.
What Showdates is
Showdates is a free iOS app for finding stage shows at neighbourhood performing arts spaces in Victoria, Australia, and booking through the theatre box office. Users can search for a nearby theatre, browse its shows and look through alternative dates and venues. Listings include YouTube video clips and show reviews, while sharing options let users send shows to friends through Facebook or Twitter. Booking is handled through the venue’s box office. The free plan covers searches for shows at performing arts spaces in Victoria. The maker’s project page provides an iPhone download link and identifies VAPAC and Arts Victoria as the client. Melbourne app developer DreamWalk developed Showdates, and the project is associated with South Yarra, Victoria. Its focus is local theatre discovery: search for a venue, browse available shows and dates, and use the listing information to decide whether to continue to the box office.
Good
- Free to use.
- Searches for nearby theatres.
- Listings include video clips and reviews.
- Lets users browse other dates and venues.
- Shows can be shared through Facebook and Twitter.
Watch out
- Focused on performing arts spaces in Victoria.
- Bookings go through the theatre box office.
- Listed for iOS only.
Who it suits
Showdates suits people looking for stage shows at neighbourhood theatres in Victoria. It may be useful to those who want to browse clips and reviews before booking through a venue.
Verdict
Showdates brings theatre listings, show details and venue-based booking together for people exploring performances in Victoria. Its regional focus and box-office booking route define its scope.
Plans and prices
From Showdates's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free app; searches shows at performing arts spaces in Victoria |
The facts
Each one read from Showdates's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The app features shows at neighbourhood performing arts spaces in Victoria.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Booking
- Users can book through the theatre box office.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Client
- The project page names VAPAC and Arts Victoria as the client.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The app was developed by Melbourne app developer DreamWalk.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Showdates helps people find stage shows at nearby theatres in Victoria and book directly with the venue.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Users can share shows with friends via Facebook and Twitter.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Show browsing
- Users can browse shows and scroll through alternative dates and venues.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Show information
- The app includes YouTube video clips and show reviews.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Theatre search
- Users can search for a theatre near them.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- South Yarra, Victoria, Australiachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform
- The maker’s page provides a download link for iPhone.checked 9 Oct 2026
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