If you think you know Pride and Prejudice, think again. The Olivier Award-winning West End smash Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is heading Down Under for the first time, and Brisbane is on the list. The wildly inventive, laugh-out-loud reimagining of Jane Austen’s most famous love story will sweep into QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre from 30 September to 18 October 2026, bringing with it all the wit, women and wild karaoke you never knew Austen needed.
Forget drawing rooms and delicate manners — this is Pride and Prejudice with pop songs, party dresses and pure comedic chaos. Five ridiculously talented women take on every role, from Lizzy Bennet to Mr Darcy, as they unpack the timeless (and sometimes totally absurd) dance of love, money and social ambition. It’s part period piece, part pop concert, and fully delightful theatre that’s as smart as it is silly.
Fresh from its award-winning London run, this irreverent adaptation has earned raves across the globe. Variety called it “riotously funny… gloriously entertaining… frankly sensational,” while The Daily Telegraph dubbed it “smart and laugh-out-loud funny.” The Scotsman praised its “layers and layers of brilliance” — and that’s before you even get to the live renditions of Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain, all woven into Austen’s sharp social satire.
It’s the kind of show that sneaks up on you: familiar but fresh, classic but chaotic. Expect powerhouse vocals, quick-fire costume changes and plenty of champagne-fuelled mayhem as this all-female cast turns one of literature’s most beloved romances into a fearless, fizzy night of theatre.
So if you’ve ever wished Austen came with a disco ball and a cheeky wink, this is your moment. Brisbane audiences are in for a treat—a high-energy love story that feels both deliciously old-fashioned and gloriously modern.
WHAT: Pride and Prejudice (sort of)
WHERE: Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
WHEN: 30 September–18 October 2026
TICKETS: Waitlist now open at prideandprejudicesortof.com.au.
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.
