A radiant showcase built around the brilliance of QSO’s Principal Flute.

Love is in the air.

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the talented third year students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

As they embark on their professional year, these emerging artists present a dynamic concert of personal storytelling. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the next generation of musical theatre stars at the brink of their careers.

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the talented third year students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

As they embark on their professional year, these emerging artists present a dynamic concert of personal storytelling. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the next generation of musical theatre stars at the brink of their careers.

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the talented third year students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

As they embark on their professional year, these emerging artists present a dynamic concert of personal storytelling. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the next generation of musical theatre stars at the brink of their careers.

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the talented third year students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

As they embark on their professional year, these emerging artists present a dynamic concert of personal storytelling. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the next generation of musical theatre stars at the brink of their careers.

The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived.

Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life. A true tale of Restoration theatre, the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers. Playwright Jessica Swale captures the quick wit of the time and turns it into a modern farce for today.

This production will feature two casts, the Cheapside cast and the Kensington cast (named after the areas in London in which Nell Gwynn lived). Listed below are the respective performance dates for each cast-

Performance 1- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 2.00 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 2- Sat. 28 February, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 3- Tues. 3 March, 2026- 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 4 – Wed. 4 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 5- Thurs. 5 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Performance 6- Fri. 6 March, 2026. 7.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 7- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 12.30 pm- Cheapside cast. 

Performance 8- Sat. 7 March, 2026. 5.30 pm- Kensington cast. 

Warnings: 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the talented third year students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

As they embark on their professional year, these emerging artists present a dynamic concert of personal storytelling. This performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the next generation of musical theatre stars at the brink of their careers.

Lose yourself in Fauré’s most enduring and beloved work.

Lose yourself in Fauré’s most enduring and beloved work.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

A picture is worth 1,000 words – what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35MM, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern musical can be.

Thomas Adès’ Alchymia has been hailed as ‘simply one of the best chamber music compositions of our time’ (Guardian). Inspired by the music of Shakespearean England, but with a voice all of its own, this major work for string quartet and basset clarinet was premiered in 2021 and has become an instant classic. Musica Viva Australia is excited to present the London-based Doric String Quartet performing this ‘magical and arresting’ (The Times) work with the ‘brilliance, charisma and sensitivity’ (The Mercury) of Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff.

Then the Doric String Quartet invites us to join them for a while on their multi-year project performing and recording Beethoven’s complete string quartets. We’ve arrived at the first of Beethoven’s radical ‘Razumovsky’ Quartets, which combines profound emotion with daring originality. The Strad’s response to this latest leg of the journey says it all: ‘Intelligent, spontaneous-sounding, technically immaculate.’

Artists

Doric String Quartet
Maia Cabeza Violin
Ying Xue Violin
Emma Wernig Viola
John Myerscough Cello

Lloyd Van’t Hoff Basset Clarinet

Program

Britten Three Divertimenti for String Quartet
Adès Alchymia
Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 ‘Razumovsky’

A stage for tomorrow’s most exciting performers.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone”, “Roar”, “Baby One More Time”, “Larger Than Life”, “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

This coming-of-age jukebox musical which features the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin and a book by David West Read began in London’s West End, then moved over to Broadway in 2022 where it received nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical for the 2022-2023 season.

This production will be performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, and feature 3rd years in principal roles.

In the intricate weave of sounds that make up a baroque ensemble, the lute is central. It’s fitting, then, that French-American lutenist Thomas Dunford is at the centre of some of the most exciting early music-making of the moment. A regular collaborator with everyone from Les Arts Florissants to his own band of all-stars, the Jupiter Ensemble, he has been dubbed the ‘Eric Clapton of the lute’ by BBC Music Magazine. It is with great delight that Musica Viva Australia presents Thomas Dunford’s Australian debut.

Thomas Dunford shares the stage with multi-award-winning cellist Nicolas Altstaedt. Since Altstaedt first performed for Musica Viva Australia a decade ago his star has continued to soar as a soloist, conductor and artistic catalyst to festivals and ensembles worldwide.

What will these two originals create when they step on stage together? Anything could happen. But you can expect to be delighted by the genial invention of Louis XIV favourite Marais, dazzled by the virtuosic riffs of his rival Forqueray, and consoled by Bach’s Cello Suites Nos. 1 and 5. Expect the unexpected too, as they perform music closer to our time by Henri Duparc, Arvo Pärt and more.

Artists

Nicolas Altstaedt Cello
Thomas Dunford Lute

Program

Marais La Rêveuse
Forqueray La Leclair
JS Bach Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007 (excerpts)
Forqueray Fêtes Champêtres
Marais Le Badinage
Marais Les Folies D’espagne
JS Bach Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, BWV 1011 (excerpts)
Pärt Spiegel Im Spiegel
Duparc Cello Sonata In A Minor: Lento
Forqueray La Buisson
Marais Les Voix Humaines
Marais Grand Ballet
Marais Le Tourbillon

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

Discover the next generation of professional musical theatre talent as the graduating class of 2026 from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University presents a dynamic industry showcase.

Featuring a curated selection of repertoire that highlights each performer’s range, craft, and individuality, this is your opportunity to discover bold new voices ready to make their mark.

An Evening in Concert is a celebration of where the musical theatre students are at towards the end of their second year of training. They have all challenged themselves with the material they have chosen to perform, and they look forward to sharing these beautiful songs with you.

The concert will offer the discerning musical theatre lover the chance to witness the first public performances from these talented second year students of the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

An Evening in Concert is a celebration of where the musical theatre students are at towards the end of their second year of training. They have all challenged themselves with the material they have chosen to perform, and they look forward to sharing these beautiful songs with you.

The concert will offer the discerning musical theatre lover the chance to witness the first public performances from these talented second year students of the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.

In Pieces reflects on the romantic journeys of several individuals, as they share, ponder and look back on the chosen paths and partners along the way. Set in New York City, there’s the scary excitement of being vulnerable and saying yes to whatever adventure lies ahead. The magical first kiss. An unlikely friendship. Well-kept secrets. The monotony. The rebound. An awkward reunion on the train. And the honest conversations of deserving more. All these pieces of a life that at times connect and disconnect, but once at a distance, come together to create a universal remembrance of what it’s like to be young and learning in love.

Contains mature content, adult themes, coarse language, reference to drug use, and minor violence.