Auslan Interpreted
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
The Gospel According to Paul
Playhouse, QPAC
18 - 23 Aug 2026
$85 - $115
A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
1 hour 30 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
The Gospel According to Paul
Image by Brett Boardman
Written and performed by Jonathan Biggins
A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will!
The sermon on the mount returns to Brisbane for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins – co-creator and star of The Wharf Revue and one of Australia’s favourite comic actors – transforms into the visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser, Paul Keating.
Exploring the former PM’s landmark political achievements and personal obsessions, The Gospel According to Paul takes the light on the hill and shines it on a man who grew up in the Labor Party at the knee of Jack Lang, approached economics as an artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our past. This production captures Keating’s eviscerating Question Time wit and wraps it up in a Zegna suit.
With fresh takes on Keating’s recent media moments and zeitgeist zingers, no scumbag is safe in this show, not even our humble narrator.
[A] hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show.
- Limelight Magazine
A masterclass in biographical theatre. Biggins’ superb acting alone carries the play but his sparkling and provocative script, channelling the protagonist’s characteristic acerbic wit, elevates the performance to another level.
- ArtsHub
A rare treat.
- Stagenoise
Biggins’ finest work.
- Sydney Morning Herald
Creatives
Aarne Neeme
Director
Mark Thompson
Designer
Verity Hampson
Lighting Designer
David Bergman
Sound and Video Designer
Jo Dyer
Producer
Barry Searle
Production Manager
Sam Read
Touring Technician
Tanya Leach
Company Stage Manager
Accessibility
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.
Audio Described
Sun 23 Aug 2026, 1:00 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
Sun 23 Aug 2026, 1:00 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 performance contains coarse language.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 15+.
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
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