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The Happiest Man on Earth
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-17 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
The Happiest Man on Earth
A new play by Mark St. Germain, adapted from the memoir by Eddie Jaku
Following acclaimed seasons in North America and the UK, The Happiest Man on Earth comes to Australia for its premiere at the Sydney Opera House. Starring Anton Berezin and directed by Therèsa Borg, this moving solo performance tells the extraordinary true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, adapted from his international bestselling memoir.
Born in Germany in 1920, Eddie survived imprisonment in Buchenwald and Auschwitz, a death march, and the loss of his family before finding refuge in Sydney, where he chose to live with hope, kindness and gratitude. His powerful message — that “happiness is a choice” — remains as urgent and inspiring as ever.
Praised as “deeply moving” and “gripping” by critics across the UK and US, this production is a stirring testament to resilience, remembrance and the strength of the human spirit.
Australian Premiere – Sydney Opera House
Dates: 12–17 May 2026
Performances: Tues 12.30pm & 6.30pm; Wed 12.30pm & 7pm; Thu 7pm, Fri 6pm & 8.30pm; Sat & Sun 2pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
Ticket Prices: $42.90 – $119.90
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Steel Magnolias
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-30 | Theatre Royal, Sydney
Steel Magnolias
Step into Truvy’s beauty salon – the beating heart of a tight-knit Southern town – where a group of local women gather to swap stories, share secrets, and support one another through life’s twists and turns. From weddings and new beginnings to heartbreak and loss, they navigate every high and low with wit, grit, and hairspray to spare. And when the unthinkable happens, it’s within these familiar walls that they lean on the laughter, love, and fierce friendship that bind them together.
Full of sparkle, soul, and irresistible Southern charm, Steel Magnolias is a celebration of resilience, sisterhood, and the moments that stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Brisbane : 30 April – 10 May, Playhouse QPAC
Sydney : 13 – 30 May, Theatre Royal
Wollongong : 3 – 11 June, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
Canberra : 17 – 21 June, Canberra Theatre Centre
Perth : 7 – 18 July, His Majesty’s Theatre
Melbourne : 23 July – 9 August Athenaeum Theatre

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The Addams Family
2026-07-09 - 2026-08-09 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
The Addams Family!

Presented by Joshua Robson Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Prepare for a playful, mysterious, and deliciously odd take on the world’s spookiest household with The Addams Family! From the acclaimed creative team behind the 2025 Hayes Theatre staging of The Producers, this production is steered by the inventive Julia Robertson with choreography by the ever-energetic Shannon Burns.
Step into the shadowy charm of Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and their wonderfully eerie relatives as they tangle with love, family ties, and gleeful disorder in true Addams fashion. With catchy tunes and shivery laughs, this production serves up a night of delightfully offbeat fun you won’t soon forget.

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How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-27 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Presented by LPD Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Anything is possible when you convince everyone else it already is.Guided by an eccentric how-to manual, J. Pierrepont Finch sets his sights on the top floor and intends to get there without breaking a single bead of sweat. With a blend of sly strategy and irresistible charm, he dodges pitfalls, outsmarts rivals, and maps out his rapid ascent.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a buoyant burst of satire and song, a playful nod to the ambitious dreamer hidden in every would-be climber.

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The Rink
2026-09-30 - 2026-10-29 | Hayes Theatre, Elizabeth Bay
The Rink

Presented by Neglected Musicals in association with Hayes Theatre Co
This Kander & Ebb classic transports audiences to a Coney Island of the imagination, on the fringes of New York’s showbiz world. At the heart of the story is Anna Antonelli, whose beloved roller rink is facing demolition—along with the memories of her charming, wayward husband and her painfully shy daughter, Angel. As the rink teeters on the edge of disappearance, it becomes a stage where mother and daughter confront their past, navigate the present, and imagine their future.
Featuring Broadway favourites like “Colored Lights,” “The Apple Doesn’t Fall,” and “Wallflower.”
The Rink premiered on Broadway in February 1984, starring Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera.
Presented by Neglected Musicals, a theatre initiative dedicated to bringing rarely seen or never-before-staged musicals to Australian audiences. Performances are delivered with scripts in hand, piano accompaniment, and just one day of rehearsal, highlighting the charm and discovery of these overlooked works.
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