‘An original homegrown musical that could smash it on the West End or Broadway is the holy grail of Australian musical theatre. This is it. This is the one.’
The Age
‘A funny, feminist triumph.’
The Guardian
NOW TOURING
23 JAN — 28 FEB
Southbank Theatre
Melbourne Theatre Company
Melbourne
7 — 15 MAR
Canberra Theatre
Canberra Theatre Centre
Canberra
21 MAR — 26 APR
Roslyn Packer Theatre
Sydney Theatre Company
Sydney
8 — 17 MAY
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
Merrigong Theatre Company
Wollongong
A Melbourne Theatre Company Production
Hailed as a ‘funny, feminist triumph’ (The Guardian) and earning multiple five-star reviews in its sold-out premiere season, the joyous My Brilliant Career returns in 2026.
Led once more by the formidable Kala Gare – and featuring much of the original cast of dynamic actor/musicians – this smash-hit musical earned critical acclaim and five Green Room Awards, including Outstanding Production.
Set in the sweeping landscapes of 1890s Australia, the electric re-imagining by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank transforms Miles Franklin’s literary heroine into a singer-songwriter for this very moment. Unapologetically ambitious, Sybylla Melvyn is wholly uninterested in the future society expects of her. Instead, she marches to the beat of her own drum, challenging class, gender and family to find her own voice.
With a powerhouse score blending contemporary pop, bush ballad and raucous pub rock, this exhilarating return is a must-see for all ages.
IN THE WRONG KEY
Filmed live onstage and performed by the 2024 Original Melbourne Cast.
‘Brimming with abundant heart and soul.’
Time Out
‘Magical.’
Australian Book Review