The five-star musical comedy sensation, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is heading Down Under. The 2026 Australian tour will play at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre from 18 June, Sydney Opera House from 16 July, IPAC Wollongong from 2 September, Canberra Theatre Centre from 16 September and QPAC, Brisbane from 30 September.
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Comedy’, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones are fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
This show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. Coming to Australia for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature.
Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward said:
“We both saw Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) in London. It opened in the West End not long after Covid had ravaged the arts, and it was a hilarious little joy-bomb that we all badly needed to bring us back to theatres.
It is clever, funny and quirky, and allows a cast of amazing female actors, comediennes and singers to showcase all of their skills. We can’t wait to bring the show to Australia for the first time… and to reveal the amazing performers who will bring the show to life!”
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)
By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen
Original production directed by Isobel McArthur
Co-Director Simon Harvey
Produced by Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions
by arrangement with David Pugh Limited
SEASON DETAILS
MELBOURNE
Atheneum Theatre
Season 18 June – 12 July
SYDNEY
Presented by Sydney Opera House
Venue Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Season 16 July – 30 August
WOLLONGONG
Presented by Merrigong Theatre Company
Venue IMB Theatre, IPAC
Season 2-13 September
CANBERRA
Venue Canberra Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre
Season 16-27 September
BRISBANE
Venue Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Season 30 September – 18 October
More information and tickets via prideandprejudicesortof.com.au
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