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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.
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.
2hr 10min. Incl. Interval.
Ages 14+.
31st October, 2025
27th November, 2025
Theatre Royal Sydney is a heritage-listed building from the 1970s.
All foyers are wheelchair accessible, providing access to the merchandise stand, box office, cloakroom, and bars.
Accessible bathrooms are on Levels 5 and 7, with level access and wheelchair seating in the Circle on Level 7, recommended for those with mobility challenges.
Accessing Stalls seating requires navigating a minimum of seven stairs.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The venue is a three minute walk from Martin Place and St James station, and a ten minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations. The T4 line is the only one that stops at Martin Place and it runs between Bondi Junction and Central station.
BY BUS: Numerous buses stop outside Martin Place station, which is a short walk from the venue, including the 428 which runs between Canterbury station and the CBD, the 392 which runs between Little Bay and Circular Quay and the 170X which runs between Manly and Wynyard.
BY TAXI: Taxis are easily available within the Martin Place locality, with the nearest Secure Taxi Rank located on Pitt Street. This is located at the entry to The Fullerton Hotel and is secured and supervised full-time by attendants and security guards.
Presented by Shake & Stir Theatre Co with QPAC 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)
The Lovers runs for 2hr 10min. Incl. Interval.
The Lovers is at Sydney's Theatre Royal Sydney, which is located at 108 King Street, Sydney, 2000.
The Lovers tickets start at $74.
Ages 14+.
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