Steel Magnolias

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Book now to be one of the first few audiences of this brand-new Australian production. Tickets starting from just $89*!

Playhouse, QPAC


30 Apr - 10 May 2026
From $89

A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.

Discounts Available

Adult Groups, Pensioner Groups, Schools

2 hours 30 minutes

(including interval, subject to change without notice)

Steel Magnolias

The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back – live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production.

Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of Steel Magnolias comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis featuring an extraordinary ensemble led by Lisa McCune (Blue Heelers, Sea Petrol, The 39 Steps), Belinda Giblin (Home & Away, Amadeus, Doubt), Debra Lawrance (Home & Away, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child AU and UK, A Christmas Carol), Mandy Bishop (Wharf Revue, Blue Heelers), Jessica Redmayne (Home & Away, 800 Words, The Great Gatsby) and Lotte Beckett (Julia, The Election Monologues).

Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, the heart of a small Southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip. From weddings and babies to divorces and funerals, they face life’s highs and lows with humour, courage and impeccably styled hair. When tragedy strikes, it’s in these familiar walls that they find comfort, support and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that carry them through.

Bursting with sass, warmth and Southern charm, Steel Magnolias delivers laughter, love and unforgettable heart.


Warm­hearted and sentimental...

- The Guardian

...suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.

- NY Post

Creatives & Cast

Lee Lewis

Director

Simone Romaniuk

Set & Costume Designer

Paul Jackson

Lighting Designer

Brady Watkins

Composer & Sound Designer

Lisa McCune, Belinda Giblin, Debra Lawrance, Mandy Bishop, Jessica Redmayne & Lotte Beckett

Cast


Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.

Audio Described

Sat 9 May 2026, 7:30 PM

Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.

Tactile Tour

Sat 9 May 2026, 6:00 PM

Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production.

Important Information

Warning

This production contains theatrical haze.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions

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