


Shakespeare. Politics. Zombies. She’s the writer behind award-winning hits The Lovers, The Dismissal, and Zombie! The Musical. Now, get up close and personal in an evening with musical theatre icon, Laura Murphy.
Laura’s works have garnered awards and acclaim: the TimeOut Sydney Arts and Culture Award for “Best Musical” as well as the Sydney Theatre Award for “Best Production of a Musical” (Zombie!), the 57th AWGIE Award for Musical Theatre and the David Williamson Prize for Excellence in Writing for Australian Theatre (The Dismissal), Best Musical at the Matilda Awards (The Lovers), and hundreds of thousands of streams from her hit musical cast albums (Zombie! and The Lovers). Recently, Hayes audiences would have seen Laura in our first production of 2026, BARBRA: The Greatest Star, alongside performers Brittanie Shipway, Stellar Perry, and Tana Laga’aia.
1hr 10min. No Interval.
3rd July, 2026
3rd July, 2026

Step-free access is available from the entrance to the foyer via lift, with auditorium entry via a side door for those unable to use stairs. Accessible seating is available in the front row, with options to remain in a wheelchair space or transfer to a seat. A hearing loop system is provided for compatible hearing aids. Assistance animals are welcome in all areas, and accessible toilets are available on the foyer level. Staff can assist with access requirements on arrival.
BY BUS: Catch the 311 bus from Railway Square or York Street near Wynyard Street. Drop off on Elizabeth Bay Road or Greenknowe Avenue.
BY TRAIN: Catch the train from the city to Kings Cross Station. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the theatre.
BY CAR: Discount parking is available from the Kings Cross Parking Station (entrance on Ward Avenue). Bring your parking ticket with you to the theatre and have it validated at the Box Office to receive discounted unlimited parking.
★★★★ “Proof that Laura Murphy is a bit of a genius at writing musicals” – Limelight Magazine
★★★★ “This hilarious new zombie horror-comedy from Aussie musical theatre darling Laura Murphy takes a rollicking stab at the Broadway leading lady trope”– Timeout
“Zombie! is the third offering from the brilliant mind of young Australian composer/writer, Laura Murphy, who is on a near vertical trajectory to musical theatre apotheosis”– Cityhub
Creator & Performer: Laura Murphy
Laura Murphy at the Hayes runs for 1hr 10min. No Interval.
Laura Murphy at the Hayes is at Sydney's Hayes Theatre, which is located at 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, 2011.
Laura Murphy at the Hayes tickets start at $57.
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