The Princess Theatre of Melbourne, Australia is not only known for its mesmerising performances but also for an eerie folklore associated with it. This breathtaking architectural masterpiece located at 163 Spring Street, Melbourne, situated close to the latitude -37.8136276 and longitude 144.9630576, is said to be home to a friendly ghost, named Federici. The story of Federici dates back to the 1880s, when the theatre was famous for its opera performances. The theatre, in its early days, was graced by the charismatic and talented baritone singer Frederick Baker, known as ‘Federici’. During a performance of Gounod’s Faust on March 3, 1888, Federici was playing the role of the devil Mephistopheles, which required him to descend beneath the stage and reappear minutes later. However, tragedy unfolded when Federici descended and suffered a heart attack. He was pronounced dead timing to the final act. The peculiar part of this story is Federici was seen taking a bow along with his co-actors after the show and it was after that the cast learnt about his fatal mishap. From that day onwards, many actors, crew members and audience members have reported seeing Federici’s ghost at the theatre. Although it gives a chill down the spine, Federici’s apparition isn’t menacing; indeed, his appearance is considered lucky and is often welcomed by the cast and crew members. Many performances have been ‘blessed’ by his appearances, and he’s considered a friend and protector of the theatre and those who work within it, keeping watch over performances to this day. This Australian folklore, though grim, resonates with the love for arts and theatre.