The latest theatre news from Australia - Brisbane — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
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.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway production BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is set to open at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, led by Broadway star Andy Karl, with Australian performer Jenni Little joining the cast as Barbara Maitland.
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
QPAC announced the free program for its CLANCESTRY festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture with music, performance, family events, and markets at South Bank Cultural Forecourt in Brisbane.
CIRQUE NOUVELLE will present a limited season of performances in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and balancing artists exploring the evolution of circus through theatrical storytelling.
Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony winner Anthony LaPaglia will reprise his role as Willy Loman in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, returning to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre and making its Brisbane debut at QPAC.
THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, will make its long-awaited Queensland premiere at Brisbane Festival, performing in the returning Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.
MO Theatre's production of PRAMKICKER, the international hit by English playwright Sadie Hasler, will play Brisbane's Cremorne Theatre, starring Sarah Ann McLeod and Sarah Ogden.
Comedian Bobby Lee, known for his years as a cast member on MAD TV, will bring THE FINALLY TOUR to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian String Quartet will launch its 2026 national touring season with a program featuring works by Elizabeth Younan, Haydn, Clara Schumann, and Prokofiev across six Australian cities.
British comedian Bill Bailey announced a 2026 Australian tour spanning 12 cities, with stops in Launceston, Hobart, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Rooty Hill, Canberra, and Adelaide.
QPAC will present a free livestream of THE LAST SHIP on April 11, 2026, marking the inaugural international production at Brisbane's new Glasshouse Theatre.
QPAC and The Tivoli Group will present MOGWAI on May 27 and SPARKS on May 30, 2026, as part of the Open Season music series at the Glasshouse Theatre.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children's events, is set for July and August.
On The Boards Theatre Company has announced the full cast for the Australian production of Georgy Girl The Musical, bringing the vibrant story of 1960s Swinging London to life on stage this season.
Audiences can expect a dynamic mix of characters, including a guinea pig, a green sheep and Buzz Lightyear to star in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) holidays program from 4 April to 18 April 2026.
Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
Legendary comedian, Jeff Dunham has announced his return to Australia in August 2026, kicking off in Perth in August then heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre has announced that Shaggy – international reggae icon, longtime friend and frequent Sting collaborator – will join the cast of The Last Ship.
Acclaimed English comedian Simon Brodkin will bring his world tour to Australia in June and July 2026, performing in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Broadway musical ANASTASIA will premiere in Brisbane's Lyric Theatre at QPAC from September 2026.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced a brand-new retelling of Macbeth that will storm into the Playhouse from 6 to 21 June 2026.
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (8/14-8/14) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Redcliffe Entertainment Centre (8/22-8/22) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Pilbeam Theatre (8/18-8/18) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation The Events Centre, Caloundra (8/21-8/21) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation The J Noosa (8/20-8/20) |
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Beetlejuice The Musical Queensland Performing Arts Centre (6/07-7/05) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Redland Performing Arts Centre (8/26-8/26) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Brolga Theatre (8/19-8/19) |
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The Sunline The Princess Theatre (7/21-7/21) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas Oaks Port Douglas Resort (8/27-8/28) |
