Get theatre news and discounts for Australia - Brisbane

Australia - Brisbane Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Australia - Brisbane from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Shepherd's Purse Theatre Company to Stage THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Shepherd's Purse Theatre Company will present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Flutterbies Cottage Café in Tyalgum, NSW, as part of their 2026 Midwinter Shakespeare series.
Tubular Bells in Concert Coming to Australia This June
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration. Mike Oldfield’s work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith.  
Ralph McTell to Embark on Final Australian Tour This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Mental As Anything Documentary Sets Premiere Date Amid 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The feature documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story will be released theatrically across Australia on 5 March 2026, as the band reforms for a 50th Anniversary national tour with original members Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
BRISBANE Comes to Ad Astra in March
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Brisbane is coming to Ad Astra this year. Performances run March 19 - April 11, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!
THE LAST SHIP, Starring Sting, Comes to Brisbane in April 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
International music icon Sting will bring his musical The Last Ship to the stage at Glasshouse Theatre, part of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre precinct in Brisbane, from April 9 through May 3, 2026.
Hugh Sheridan to Star in TICK, TICK…BOOM! in Cairns
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2025
Internationally acclaimed musical tick, tick…BOOM! by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson is coming to Cairns in May 2026 for three shows only.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - November 25, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Michael Cassel Group Launches Work Experience Program For 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
This program creates opportunities for secondary school, tertiary and vocational education students, recent graduates and early-career professionals to learn from Michael Cassel Group’s expertise.
Final Tickets on Sale For The 40th Anniversary Tour of CATS in Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Final tickets have been released for the Brisbane season of the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS which will play at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC.
Christmas Celebrations Announced for BLUEY'S WORLD In Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Bluey’s World Brisbane announced its Christmas celebrations for this year's holiday season, with new and special offerings like a light and sound show, and regular live performers.
Brisbane ANNIE Announces Full Child Cast
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced the full child cast for the upcoming Brisbane production of Annie, opening at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC next month.
Andy Karl to Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Brisbane
by Gillian Blum - November 02, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical will return to Australia at the Lyric Theatre QPAC in June 2026, following an international tour, with Andy Karl taking on the leading role
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
CROC! LOST GIANTS TO LIVING LEGENDS Makes World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Prepare to come face-to-face with one of Earth's most powerful and enduring creatures when Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends makes its world premiere at Queensland Museum Kurilpa..
Tickets For Australian Tour of ART On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
Tickets to modern classic ART starring Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman and Ryan Corr go on sale in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Thursday 23 October.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
CRICKET THE MUSICAL Will Tour Australia This Summer
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Singer, songwriter and satirist Denis Carnahan is making a return to the stage this summer with his hilarious one-man cult hit musical comedy show, Cricket The Musical. 
Brisbane Celebrates World Champagne Day as BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE Extends Until February 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Since opening in November last year, Blanc de Blanc Encore has wowed audiences so much that the show is still running, with new dates now on sale until February 2026 at The West End Electric. 
Final Tickets Now On Sale For ANNIE in Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Final tickets have been released for the Brisbane season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which begins in December.
NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Comes To Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Inspired by Lionsgate's global hit Now You See Me film franchise and brought to life by the producers of the record-breaking phenomenon The Illusionists.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to Brisbane in 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Open at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by Gillian Blum - September 21, 2025
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Australia on January 6, 2026, with tickets going on sale on September 26.
Denise Scott Returns to the Stage With TICKETY BOO
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
After more than a decade away from solo performance, beloved Australian comedian Denise Scott is making a triumphant return to the stage with her most personal show yet.

Videos


Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas in Australia - Brisbane Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas
Oaks Port Douglas Resort (8/27 - 8/28)
Sabrina Live in Australia - Brisbane Sabrina Live
The Fortitude Music Hall (4/18 - 4/18)
Brisbane by Matthew Ryan in Australia - Brisbane Brisbane by Matthew Ryan
Ad Astra (3/19 - 4/11)
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Yeppoon in Australia - Brisbane Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Yeppoon
Footlights Theatre Restaurant (4/30 - 4/30)
Melanie Bracewell - DILLY DALLYING in Australia - Brisbane Melanie Bracewell - DILLY DALLYING
The Princess Theatre (5/1 - 5/3)
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared in Australia - Brisbane Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared
The Tivoli (8/29 - 8/29)
Steel Magnolias in Australia - Brisbane Steel Magnolias
Playhouse, QPAC (4/30 - 5/10)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW