Auslan Interpreted
Sat 20 Sept 2025, 2:00 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
The Lovers
Playhouse, QPAC
13 Sep - 5 Oct 2025
$85 - $139
A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
2 hours 10 minutes
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
The Lovers
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 blends a killer soundtrack, a phenomenal live band, innovative video design, and a breath-taking cast.
Get set for a totally modern love story – where nothing goes as planned, but everything happens for a reason.
It’s a contemporary mix tape of pop bangers presented on a Shakespearean scale.
Creatives
Laura Murphy
Book, Music & Lyrics
Nick Skubij
Director
Heidi Maguire
Music Director
Isabel Hudson
Designer
Trent Suidgeest
Lighting Designer
David Bergman
Sound & Video Designer
Yvette Lee
Choreographer
Laura Murphy
Arrangements & Orchestrations
Accessibility
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.
Important Information
Warning
Contains strong language, sexual references, smoke and lighting effects.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 14 years old and over.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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Presented by QPAC with Shake & Stir Theatre Co in association with Brisbane Festival
