TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC Tickets
About TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC
With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “Simply the Best”, “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Proud Mary”, this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.
Run time
2hrs 45mins (incl. interval)
Start date
29th June, 2024
End date
23rd August, 2024
Categories
Age
Recommended Age: 14yrs+ Content warning: This production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.
Venue
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
QPAC is located in a vibrant part of the city that is currently experiencing growth and development including roadworks that have temporarily changed access to the Centre, in particular the car park.
Please note, current roadworks may cause delays in travel times and we suggest you leave extra time to get to QPAC, so you don’t miss the start of your performance.
Train Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street
Bus From 15 August the outbound bus services platform has moved to the end of Victoria Bridge across to the other side of Grey St (Melbourne St, opposite Starbucks Coffee). Platform 2 and Platform 3 will remain in this location for the duration of the Brisbane Metro works. Services will continue to operate from this temporary location as per bus timetables.
CityCat Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC
Taxi The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
Driving to QPAC From mid-July 2022 until 2024 road directions and access around QPAC and the Queensland Culture Centre will change due to ongoing Brisbane Metro construction. One of the most significant changes will be the permanent closure of Melbourne St between Grey St and Hope St to general vehicular traffic.
Access to the Cultural Centre car parks and the QPAC drop off zone opposite the South Brisbane train station will be via Montague Road.
Car Parking There are a range of parking options around QPAC including the following:
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Parking the best option for the Playhouse, with easy access via Russell Street. Entry via Grey Street (northbound) or Merivale Streets (southbound).
South Bank Parking Entry via Tribune or Glenelg Streets
Secure Parking offer evening and weekend parking at SW1 (32 Cordelia Street). Parking must be pre-booked online using Secure-a-Spot by selecting car park SW1. Once booked you will receive a PIN to enter and exit the car park.
More information about TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC
“SIMPLY THE BEST” – Daily Telegraph
“An absolute joy” – The Australian
“A rock music spectacular” – Limelight
★★★★★ “Breathtakingly exciting” – ArtsHub
“A tour de force” – Australian Financial Review
"It's really important to me to have the chance to share my full story. This musical is not about my stardom. It is about the journey I took to get there. Each night I want audiences to take away from the theatre that you can turn poison into medicine." - Tina Turner
What to Watch For
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical first premiered in London at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018 and opened on Broadway in November 2019. The Australian premiere opened in May 2023 at the iconic Theatre Royal Sydney.
The Queen of Rock n’ Roll provided her stamp of approval. That is to say, Turner was on hand for the musical’s creative evolution and gave the go-ahead for each character’s depiction and even their moves. In fact, Turner herself taught her original onstage counterpart, Adrienne Warren, how to do her signature move, the Pony.
While it would be nearly impossible to include the entire Tina Turner songbook into a single musical (that would be one long show), don’t expect any skimping. There are a massive 21 songs in TINA - The Tina Turner Musical — and yes, they’re the ones you want to hear and maybe even a few you weren’t expecting. Just like Turner herself, this musical is full of surprises.
Did you know that Tina Turner is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for selling more concert tickets than any solo performer in history? She has sold more than 200 million albums and singles worldwide to date, which makes her one of the biggest selling female artists in music history.
The American-born singer and actress chose to give up her American citizenship in 2013 after becoming a citizen of Switzerland.
Audiences should know that they’re in the most-competent jukebox hands with English talented director and producer Phyllida Lloyd, best known for directing one of the most universally beloved jukebox shows of all time, Mamma Mia! and film The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical marks the first foray into libretto for award-winning book writer Katori Hall who made history as the first Black woman to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2010 for The Mountaintop.
CREATIVES:
Presented in association with: Tina Turner
Written By: Katori Hall
Directed By: Phyllida Lloyd
Australian Production: TEG Dainty
Australian Cast Photography: Daniel Boud
CAST:
Tina Turner: Ruva Ngwenya
Tina Turner (Alternate): Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy
Tina Turner (Cover): Ina Seidou
Ike Turner: Tim Omaji
Zelma Bullock: Ibinabo Jack
Gran Georgeanna (GG): Deni Gordon
Rhonda Graam: Nadia Komazec
Alline Bullock / Ikette: Jayme-Lee Hanekom
Richard Bullock: Augie Tchantcho
Raymond Hill: Rishab Kern
Erwin Bach: Matthew Prime
Roger Davies: Mat Verevis
Phil Spector / Terry Britten: John O’Hara
Martyn Ware / Carpenter: Blake Erickson
Ensemble: Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Micheal Corey Hassel, Abu Kebe, Jenni Little, David Mairs-McKenzie, Emily Nkomo, Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Tendai Rinomhota, Ilana Richardson, Noel Samuels, Rebecca Selley and Tigist Strode
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC?
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC runs for 2hrs 45mins (incl. interval).
Which theatre is TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC at?
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC is at South Brisbane's Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
How much are tickets for TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC?
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC tickets start at $84.
What is the age recommendation for TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC?
Recommended Age: 14yrs+ Content warning: This production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.
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