Love. Pop. Magic. Shakespeare.
Featuring an electrifyingly original pop score and a boldly reimagined script by Laura Murphy, The Lovers is a fresh, in-your-face remix of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream — bursting with heart, humour, and more than a touch of magic.
Romantic, rebellious, and irresistibly fun, this contemporary take on Shakespeare’s tangled tale of love and mischief now makes its Queensland debut.
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 Shake & Stir’s Artistic Director Nick Skubij (Frankenstein, Fourteen), the high-energy musical blends a killer soundtrack, a phenomenal live band, innovative video design, and a stellar cast.
Get set for a totally modern love story — where nothing goes as planned, but everything happens for a reason.
If you're looking to book AUSLAN Interpretation for this performance, please contact QPAC Group Sales on either 07 3840 7466 or groups@qpac.com.au or via the QPAC Accessibility page.
Dates & Times
13 Sep - 5 Oct
Duration: 120 minutes
Venue
Playhouse
Prices & Ticket Info
Premium - $139
A Res - $109
A-Res U30 - $39
B Res - $89
B-Res U30 - $39
Accessibility
- Assistive Listening
- Wheelchair Access
Important Info
Warnings for strobing lights, coarse language and sexual references.
Credits
Featuring:
Helena – Natalie Abbott (Muriel’s Wedding The Musical)
Demetrius – Jason Arrow (Hamilton)
Puck – Jayme‑lee Hanekom (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tina the Tina Turner Musical)
Hermia – Loren Hunter (SIX the Musical)
Oberon – Stellar Perry (The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar)
Lysander – Mat Verevis (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical)
PLUS Indigo Hunt (Hamilton), Jenni Little (Titanique, Kinky Boots) and Nic Van Lits (The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar)
Credits:
Laura Murphy - Writer & Composer
Nick Skubij - Director
Ross Balbuziente - Creative Producer
Heidi Maguire - Music Director
Isabel Hudson - Designer
Trent Suidgeest - Lighting Designer
David Bergman - Sound & Video Designer
Yvette Lee - Choreographer
Nigel Poulton - Fight & Intimacy Director
Reviews
Limelight Magazine
Australian Financial Review
Artists
Shake & Stir Theatre Co
Established in 2006, Shake & Stir Theatre Co is one of the largest privately owned and operated theatre companies in Australia and a major force in the national and NZ touring landscape.
Whether presenting staged adaptations of classic literature, contemporary Shakespeare for young people or politically and socially motivated new work, Shake & Stir are renowned as producers of high-quality entertainment incorporating cutting edge production values with contemporary relevance and diverse audience appeal.