The Lovers at the Playhouse, QPAC Tickets
About The Lovers
Based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Featuring an electrifyingly original pop score and a boldly reimagined script by Laura Murphy, The Lovers is a fresh, in-yer-face remix of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – bursting with heart, humour, and more than a touch of magic.
For centuries, Oberon and Puck have been the ultimate matchmakers, crafting perfect love stories. But in a world where romance is a chaotic mix of swipes, situationships, and ghosting – Oberon worries that true love is becoming extinct. Just when all hope seems lost, four young lovers cross their path – ready for a night they’ll never forget.
The production stars Natalie Abbott (Muriel’s Wedding The Musical) as Helena, Jason Arrow (Hamilton) as Demetrius, Jayme‑lee Hanekom (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Puck, Loren Hunter (SIX the Musical) as Hermia, Stellar Perry (The Rocky Horror Show) as Oberon, Mat Verevis (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Lysander, along with covers Indigo Hunt (Hamilton), Jenni Little (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) and Nic Van Lits (The Rocky Horror Show).
Directed by Nick Skubij (Frankenstein, Fourteen), this brand-new, high-energy musical by Shake & Stir Theatre Co blends a killer soundtrack, a phenomenal live band, innovative video design, and a breath-taking cast.
It’s a contemporary mix tape of pop bangers presented on a Shakespearean scale.
Run time
2hr 10min. Incl. Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
13th September, 2025
End date
5th October, 2025
Venue
Playhouse | 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
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY 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.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about The Lovers
“A pop‑fuelled triumph that proves that Australian theatre can shine just as brightly as Broadway or the West End.” - The Scoop
“At times, it feels like Hamilton. At others, like a Coachella headline set. But it never loses its romantic comedy heart.” - The Courier‑Mail
Presented by QPAC with Shake & Stir Theatre Co in association with Brisbane Festival
Book, Music & Lyrics: Laura Murphy
Director: Nick Skubij
Music Director: Heidi Maguire
Designer: Isabel Hudson
Lighting Designer: Trent Suidgeest
Sound & Video Designer: David Bergman
Choreographer: Yvette Lee
Arrangements & Orchestrations: Laura Murphy
CAST
Helena: Natalie Abbott (Muriel’s Wedding The Musical)
Demetrius: Jason Arrow (Hamilton)
Puck: Jayme‑lee Hanekom (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical),
Hermia: Loren Hunter (SIX the Musical),
Oberon: Stellar Perry (The Rocky Horror Show),
Lysander: Mat Verevis (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical)
Covers: Indigo Hunt (Hamilton), Jenni Little (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) and Nic Van Lits (The Rocky Horror Show)
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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