Forget the boring old socks and candles—this Christmas, it’s all about gifting moments that matter. Brisbane’s theatre scene is serving up pure magic, with everything from belly-laugh comedies to jaw-dropping musicals that’ll have you humming in the car ride home.
Theatre tickets are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect for your culture-loving bestie, your hard-to-shop-for parents, or even your S.O. who swears they “don’t want anything.” (Spoiler: They’ll love it.) Plus, let’s face it, there’s nothing better than giving a gift that screams, “I’m thoughtful and fun.” No wrapping? No worries. Just add a cheeky dinner booking, and you’re officially the holiday hero.
Here’s a list of the hottest upcoming tickets in town to gift to that someone special or, let’s face it, add to cart for yourself.
Sister Act
From 8 Feb
The global smash hit musical sent from above, is coming to the Lyric Theatre. Sister Act is without doubt, the must-see new musical of the year! Based on the film, which quickly became a global phenomenon, Sister Act is set to light up our theatres and lift our spirits with its irresistible energy and joy, that only this iconic story can!
Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus, we are truly blessed with three of the most extraordinary talents to ever grace Australian stages.
The award-winning musical features original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid). This brand-new soundtrack inspired by Motown and fuelled with soul and disco will fast become your new favourite musical soundtrack.
When was the last time you had a night out of 100% pure joy? Well, whatever your answer… It’s time to get back in the habit.
Six the Musical
2 Jan to 9 Feb
The triumphant return of the record-breaking queens! Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical is set to return to Brisbane in January 2025! Globally celebrated, SIX the Musical has won 35 major international awards, including two prestigious Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination.
In this high-octane 80-minute musical experience, the feisty Tudor queens boldly rewrite five hundred years of history. With a global audience of 3.5 million people per year and a staggering 600 million soundtrack streams, SIX the Musical has become a cultural sensation, amassing an incredible 3 billion TikTok views worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to experience this HERstoric musical, in an unforgettable production that promises to have you losing your head!
Grease
Jan 3 to Feb 1
It’s the one that you want, Brisbane! GREASE is back, in an all-new multi-million dollar production, and it promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before.
It’s one of the world’s most iconic and loved musicals and nothing beats the feeling you get, going back to Rydell High. Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Rizzo and the whole gang are back to give you a night out, like only GREASE can!
GREASE stars Patti Newton as the much-loved Miss Lynch, Bobby Fox as Vince Fontaine and the incomparable Marcia Hines as Teen Angel. A medley of unforgettable hits that defined a generation make GREASE the ultimate and original party musical! Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’ and Grease is the Word. There’s a reason this soundtrack will never go out of style.
GREASE is more than a musical; it’s a joyous celebration that creates an atmosphere in the theatre like nothing else. Get ready to be transported to a world of high school romance, unforgettable music, and pure, unadulterated fun!
Snow White
23 to 26 Jan
Mirror Mirror on the wall … who’s the fairest of them all? Be transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s brand new production of Snow White.
After losing her mother at an early age, Snow White discovers that her new mother is not all who she seems to be. In her escape from the Evil Queen’s reign, Snow White soon discovers seven enchanting Pixies to help her on her journey. With many dark and twisted turns along the way, the Evil Queen makes it her mission to destroy Snow White as the rightful heir to the throne and all the happiness in the world.
With brand new choreography by Artistic Director Clare Morehen and music by Dr. Lucas D. Lynch, this promises to be a stunning production of a fairy tale favourite!
Pride and Prejudice
20 Feb to 9 March
A sumptuous theatrical ode to the mother of romantic comedies. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice is one of the greatest romance stories ever written. In the 250th year after her birth, Jane Austen’s timeless tale leaps to the stage in a vibrant retelling with a luminous all-Queensland cast.
Smart, witty and fearless, Elizabeth Bennet is an independent young woman who dearly loves a laugh and is not afraid to poke fun where fun is most definitely warranted. At odds with her husband-hunting sisters and dithery mother, Elizabeth longs for the power to determine her own marital fate.
Amidst the glittering swirl of regency balls, gossip and the hypocrisy of 19th century England, Elizabeth
encounters the arrogant, aloof, but infuriatingly eligible Mr Darcy. The two are more alike than they care to admit. Mindful? Yes. Demure? Debatable. A perfect match? Most ardently!
Penned by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, Austen’s rapier wit and iconic characters burst to life in this exquisite theatrical adaptation of the novel that defined the very genre of romantic comedy.
Calamity Jane
22 March to 17 April
The raucous revival that celebrates the wildest woman in the Wild West. Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is mocked and admired in equal measure. Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster and bravado mask a longing for something deeper.
Cabaret daredevil Naomi Price (Drizzle Boy, Ladies in Black) slips into Jane’s trail-worn boots for this rootin’ tootin’ unruly and unpredictable ride.
Join Calamity’s piano-fuelled posse and pull up a stool at one of the on-stage saloon tables to be part of the action!
This revival has all your favourite numbers, including Secret Love and The Black Hills of Dakota but this ain’t Doris Day’s Calamity Jane, no siree. This stripped-back reimagining shucks off the buckskin and brings a barrelful of dirt and grit to the classic musical.
Hailed as “outstandingly clever… gut-bustlingly funny [and with] an extraordinarily generous heart” (The Australian), saddle up and ride before dawn ‘cause these here tickets will fly out the door faster than you can crack a whip!
Macbeth
March 6 to 22
The prophets who once hailed Macbeth, foretelling his rise to power, have lingered in the shadows for too long. Now, the Weird Sisters step out from the wings and take centre stage.
In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the Witches—whose cryptic prophecies drive Macbeth to murder, madness, and ruin—become the focus. Their deep spiritual and philosophical connection to the Earth reveals a world groaning under the weight of human ambition. Through their eyes, we see not just Macbeth’s bloody climb to the throne, but the profound consequences of our insatiable desire for power.
In this innovative production, the Weird Sisters are no longer mere bystanders. They embody the forces of nature itself, their voices intertwined with the Earth’s cries for balance and need for healing. Blending dance, movement, text and sound, this hybrid performance explores the interconnectedness of all things—reminding us that every action we take ripples through the natural world.
Co-directed by La Boite Theatre’s Artistic Director Courtney Stewart and Lisa Fa’alafi (Co-Artistic Director Polytoxic, Hot Brown Honey), with a dynamic local cast, this production also welcomes back the formidable Sue Rider, former Artistic Director of La Boite, as dramaturg.
Opening on International Women’s Day, experience a bold new take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies in this daring reimagining of Macbeth.
In her spare time, she likes long walks down the makeup aisle and performing in Brisbane theatre. You can follow her adventures on Instagram and TikTok @thebeautypalate.
