My Brilliant Career Musical
My fellow Australians… some women simply cannot be tamed. Sybylla Melvyn is back, and she’s more daring than ever.
Celebrated as a “funny, feminist triumph” (The Guardian) and showered with five-star reviews during its sold-out debut, My Brilliant Career returns for a limited encore season.
Once again led by the formidable Kala Gare and featuring much of the original cast of versatile actor-musicians, this hit musical won five Green Room Awards, including Outstanding Production.
Set against the sweeping landscapes of 1890s Australia, the vibrant reimagining by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant, and Mathew Frank transforms Miles Franklin’s heroine into a singer-songwriter for today. Bold, unapologetic, and determined to carve her own path, Sybylla defies societal expectations, challenging class, gender, and family to discover her true voice.
With a powerhouse score blending contemporary pop, bush ballads, and raucous pub rock; stunning designs by Tony Award-winner Marg Horwell; and the sharp humour and dramatic focus of Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks, this exhilarating return is an unmissable theatrical event for audiences of all ages.
Playing at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, by Melbourne Theatre Co.