The latest theatre news from Australia - Brisbane — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels will come to cinemas across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and selected international territories for a limited engagement beginning in October.
Esther Perel, the psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?, will return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this December.
Australian composer Alanya Bridge released a six-track EP for FROM WATER TO AIR, featuring Broadway performers including Keri René Fuller and Kennedy Caughell, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Bryan Adams announced a second Melbourne date for his Roll With The Punches arena tour after the first sold out, with Natalie Imbruglia joining as special guest at Rod Laver Arena.
A new Australian tour of American Psycho will launch in Melbourne this October before heading to Brisbane in 2027.
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.
The stage adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, direct from its acclaimed UK tour, announced an Australian run across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, with additional cities to be revealed.
Bestselling author, comedian and doctor, Adam Kay will return to Australia with his festive live show, Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live.
Disney's THE LION KING is set to return to Queensland Performing Arts Centre for its second Brisbane season, more than ten years after its record-breaking 2014 run sold out its entire 19-week engagement.
Irish rock band Picture This announced as special guests on The Script's Australian Man In The Arena Tour, marking the band's twelfth Australian headline tour with Frontier Touring, stopping in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Rehearsals are officially underway with just two weeks until the Australian return of SIX the Musical.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Prospero Arts will present GILBERT & SULLIVAN: A SOIREE OF SONG & SATIRE at QPAC Brisbane, following a successful Melbourne season with Opera Australia.
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy reunite for OLD FRIENDS, with Sydney performances at Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel followed by a national tour across Australia.
Spiderbait announced local openers for all dates on their Ivy & the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring female and gender diverse artists across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Newcastle.
The full cast for GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents' production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN has been announced, with Anthony LaPaglia reprising his role as Willy Loman for limited seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, and Trish Wadley Productions announced the full cast for the world premiere of Suzie Miller's STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, directed by Sarah Giles, with Lucy Bell, Amber McMahon, and Tara Morice among the ensemble.
The Australian production of Beetlejuice has announced that they will continue with performances at the QPAC Lyric Theater through July 7, canceling any further performances dates.
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Brisbane Festival announced its 2026 program, the inaugural vision of new Artistic Director Ebony Bott, featuring 700 performances, world premieres, international productions, and free events across the city.
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The DPS Lab The Princess Theatre (8/19-8/19) |
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A Night At The Musicals Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (10/15-10/17) |
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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee City Tabernacle Baptist Church (8/05-8/05) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas Oaks Port Douglas Resort (8/27-8/28) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Brisbane Entertainment Centre (8/08-8/08) |
