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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Musical
2026-05-22 - 2026-06-21 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Musical

The scheme is set in motion.Prepare to be charmed, tricked, and utterly carried away — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels arrives at the Hayes in a sparkling new staging packed with flair, folly, and the most delectable duplicity.
Adapted from the beloved 1988 film with Michael Caine and Steve Martin, this Tony-nominated musical follows two master swindlers — the polished, calculating Lawrence Jamieson and the chaotic wildcard Freddy Benson — as they clash on the French Riviera in a high-stakes duel of deceit. Their chosen mark: a seemingly naïve American heiress. But in a landscape stitched together from fibs and fresh identities, nobody is quite who they claim to be.
With Jeffrey Lane’s razor-bright script and David Yazbek’s wickedly playful score (The Band’s Visit; Tootsie; The Full Monty), Scoundrels delivers a whirlwind of absurd antics, infectious rhythms, and satire with bite. Expect daring physical comedy, sleek sophistication, and performances gleaming like a Riviera sunset. This new Hayes production tips its hat to the pure theatrical thrill of make-believe.
Perfect for devotees of the film, fans of sharp-witted musical theatre, and anyone who secretly enjoys a silver-tongued scoundrel.

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Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
2026-07-16 - 2026-08-30 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Pride & Prejudice (sort of)

By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen

The Five-Star West End Hit

Music, mischief, and mayhem.
After its acclaimed London run, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) offers a bold and inventive take on Jane Austen’s beloved tale of love and social intrigue. With men, money, and microphones all up for grabs, this irreverent yet affectionate adaptation turns the stakes of romance up to the max.
Praised as “smart, laugh-out-loud funny” (Daily Telegraph), the show features a lively mix of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and You’re So Vain.
Making its Sydney debut, five dynamic women bring Austen’s world of love, class, and chaos vividly to life. Packed with heart, humour, and unstoppable energy, they deliver a fresh, modern twist on one of literature’s most cherished classics.
Presented by Sydney Opera House in association with Gooding and Woodward Productions, by arrangement with David Pugh Limited.
Playing at the Sydney Opera House
140 minutes, including 20 minute interval
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Waitress: The Musical
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-30 | Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont
Waitress: The Musical
The hit Broadway sensation WAITRESS is finally coming to Sydney! Based on Adrienne Shelly’s much-loved film, this sweet and soulful musical comes from a powerhouse creative team—featuring a book by Jessie Nelson, an original score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), and direction by Tony® Award winner Diane Paulus. Bursting with heart, humour, and hope, WAITRESS has become a global favourite celebrating love, friendship, and second chances.
At its heart is Jenna, a talented pie-maker stuck in a small-town diner and a troubled marriage. When a local baking contest and a surprising new romance give her a glimpse of a better life, Jenna learns that sometimes the recipe for happiness begins with a dash of courage and a sprinkle of self-belief.

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Heathers Musical - Coliseum Theatre
2026-08-26 - 2026-08-29 | Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill
Heathers Musical
“High School Musical’s darker, dirtier cousin.” – Sunday Express
Fresh from smash-hit seasons in London and New York, the cult sensation Heathers the Musical storms into Sydney this September!
Welcome to Westerberg High — a place ruled by cliques, cruelty, and the unstoppable trio known as the Heathers. Veronica Sawyer, once an invisible nobody, suddenly finds herself part of their glossy, ruthless world. But when brooding new student J.D. enters her life, Veronica soon discovers that fitting in can be deadly – and that being popular might just be murder.
Based on the iconic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is a riotous blend of dark comedy, sharp satire, and killer tunes. Wickedly funny and unapologetically bold, this show proves that in high school, popularity really is a matter of life and death.
MELBOURNE
Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne FROM 8 APR

ADELAIDE
Her Majesty’s Theatre 16 – 26 Jul

GOLD COAST
HOTA 30 Jul – 9 Aug

CANBERRA
Canberra Theatre Centre 14 – 23 Aug

SYDNEY
Coliseum Theatre 26 – 29 Aug

SYDNEY
Roslyn Packer Theatre 1 – 19 Sep

PERTH
Regal Theatre 30 Sep – 11 Oct

Heathers Musical - Roslyn Packer Theatre
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-19 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay

My Fair Lady Musical
2026-09-12 - 2026-10-11 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
My Fair Lady Musical
Glorious, grand, and utterly timeless.
Marking 70 dazzling years since its Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady returns to the Sydney Opera House in a spectacular revival. Originally directed by Julie Andrews to critical acclaim in 2016, the production now makes a triumphant homecoming under Karen Johnson Mortimer.
First staged in 1956, this Tony Award-winning classic reimagines George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion through unforgettable songs and sharp wit. It tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a spirited Cockney flower girl transformed into a lady of society by the pompous but endearing Henry Higgins – though she may not be the only one forever changed.
Featuring timeless hits like Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?, I Could Have Danced All Night, and Get Me to the Church on Time, My Fair Lady remains one of musical theatre’s most enchanting stories of transformation, love, and identity.
Presented by John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia.

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We Are The Tigers
2026-10-09 - 2026-11-08 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
We Are The Tigers

Presented by Cheers Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co

Who wouldn’t want to be a Tiger?It’s the Giles Corey High cheer squad’s annual sleepover, and captain Riley is determined to redeem her team after last year’s spectacular disaster. What should be a night of pizza, bonding, and pep quickly descends into chaos when a murderer is on the loose—and one squad member ends up dead. Will the girls pull together, or will the pyramid of their carefully curated lives crumble for good?
Between viral fails, disastrous grades, romantic entanglements, and the ever-questionable mascot costume, high school drama takes on a whole new level of peril. But never underestimate a cheerleader’s cunning—or their will to survive.
This ensemble-driven whodunit is a gleefully catchy pop-rock thriller in the spirit of Hayes hits like Heathers: The Musical, Zombie! The Musical, and Murder for Two. It’s equal parts hilarity and horror—where cheer meets fear, and team spirit might just clash with the spirit of the fallen.

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Silver Tongue
2026-11-13 - 2026-12-12 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
Silver Tongue

Set sail on an unforgettable adventure.Silver Tongue is a bold, hilarious, and delightfully unconventional reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. This brand-new musical tears up the map and reinvents the classic tale with catchy songs, cheeky humour, and that signature Hayes Theatre charm. Created by rising Australian talents Miranda Middleton, Jacob Parker, and Alec Steedman, and nurtured at Hayes over several years, this world premiere promises a swashbuckling journey brimming with heart, daring, and constant surprises.
At the story’s core is Jim—a young person adrift, navigating ambition and identity while chasing a legendary treasure map—and the infamous Silver Tongue, a magnetic pirate queen who is part mentor, part menace, and pure mystery. Together, this unlikely pair embarks on a riotous treasure hunt full of twists, betrayals, and uncharted adventures, ultimately discovering truth, redemption, and the chance to write their own destinies.
Led by Hayes favourite Billie Palin (Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance) and a cast of actor-musicians, under the guidance of our Artistic Directors, Silver Tongue is a wet, wild, and witty voyage packed with big ideas, sharp dialogue, and genre-blending songs that will sweep you off your feet.

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Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical
2026-11-15 - 2026-12-20 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical

John Farnham – King of Pop, national icon, and the voice of a generation. But in 1986, he was a cash-strapped, middle-aged father navigating the Australian rock scene, and his future could have gone very differently.
In a suburban Melbourne garage, Farnham, alongside a new band and manager Glenn Wheatley, began crafting an album and a song called You’re the Voice – a record that would redefine his career and change their lives forever. This is the story of a sensation decades in the making.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Australia’s best-selling album ever, Whispering Jack, Sydney Theatre Company and Artistic Director Mitchell Butel have teamed up with Michael Cassel Group (Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), TalentWorks (Finding the Voice), and acclaimed writer Jack Yabsley (Gold Diggers) to bring Farnham’s story – his music, mischief, and genius — to the stage.
Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical celebrates not only hits like Pressure Down, Age of Reason, Two Strong Hearts, and That’s Freedom, but also friendship, family, and the enduring spirit of one of Australia’s greatest artists.
Roslyn Packer Theatre
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