2026 Season
Hadestown
22-31 MAY
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
JUST HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR LOVE.
Performance Times
The Playhouse Theatre
106 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania- Friday 22 May, 7:00pm
- Saturday 23 May, 1:00pm and 7:00pm
- Sunday 24 May, 1:00pm
- Wednesday 27 May, 7pm
- Thursday 28 May, 7pm
- Friday 29 May, 7pm
- Saturday 30 May, 1pm and 7pm
- Sunday 31 May, 1pm
Ticket Prices
- Adults $49
- Concession $45
- Students $29 (18 years and under)
Suitability
Recommended for ages 8 and above: The show explores big ideas like hope, love, choice, perseverance and loss, in a poetic and age-appropriate way for upper primary-aged children and older. Parents and carers of younger audience members (8–12 years) may wish to discuss the mythological themes beforehand, particularly the concept of the “underworld,” to provide context and reassurance. There is no explicit language or violence in this edition.
Cast & Credits
Featuring Eliza Mudge as Orpheus, Skye Li-Byrne as Eurydice, Cameron Palmer as Hades, Lily Bartel as Persephone, Lucy Willis as Hermes, Emily Hardie, Elise Wilson and Lola Windsor as the Fates, and Coco Barton, Sasha Bennett, Jeri Buonaccorsi, Lara Cordeiro Ramos, Dotty French, Molly Holmes, Lux Jerrems, Christina Martinez, Erin Mattews, Juliet Monks, Ella Parsell, Jazmin Pate, Evelyn Simpson, Stella Wesseldine and Ellie Wilkinson as the Workers.
Book, music and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Mikaela Nichols and Ella Burns.
Hadestown: Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL on behalf of Concord Theatricals.
School of Rock
1-4 JULY
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Stick it to the man!
School of Rock, young actors edition is packed with high-octaine musical numbers and plenty of heart, celebrating individuality, courage and the transformative power of music.
Performance Times
The Playhouse Theatre
106 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania- Wednesday 1 July, 7pm
- Thursday 2 July, 7pm
- Friday 3 July, 7pm
- Saturday 4 July, 5pm and 7pm
Ticket Prices
- Adults $49
- Concession $45
- Students $29 (18 years and under)
Suitability
Recommended for ages 5 and up: The story centres on kids forming a band and challenging the status quo, it includes light insults, cheeky humour and themes of rebellion that are all handled in a fun, age-appropriate way. Perfect for primary school–aged audiences and up, as well as families who love a little rock ‘n’ roll.
Cast & Credits
Featuring Jacob Cawthorn as Dewey Finn, Monty Harris as Ned Schneebly, Sophie Johnson as Patty Di Marco, Mila Irawan as Rosalie Mullins, Millie Ware as Zack Mooneyham, Charlotte Wright as Summer Hathaway, Audrey Young as Tomika Williams, Clara Johnston as Lawrence, Sunny Whelan as Freddy Hamilton, Mia Tsuha-Brown as Katie Travis, Indy Stephenson as Billy Sandford, Noah Nichols as Mason Ward, Ollie Creese as Marcy, Ava Lane as Shonelle, James Swan as Madison, Ruth Birch as Sophie and Mabel Ruddy as James. As well as Lola Courtney, Mason Boustead, Isabel Rooke, Charlotte Wardlaw, Kaylee Price, Piper Orr, Annali Short, Quincey Gardner, Zoe Halse Rogers, Cooper Riseley, Abbie Cross, Polly Penny, Ita Houston, Charlotte Spong, Selena Abrego, Jacob Tipping, Chloe Reid and Milly Groves.
Based on the Paramount Movie written by Mike White
Book by Julian Fellowes, lyrics by Glenn Slater, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Lily Ward
School of Rock The Musical, Young Actors Edition is presented by arrangement with ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL on behalf of the Really Useful Group Limited.
When I Grow Up
4 JULY
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
Sometimes you have to be a little bit… naughty.
Whether you’re still figuring it out or firmly grown (on paper at least), When I Grow Up is a humorous reminder that the best parts of growing up are the parts we never outgrow.
Performance Times
The Playhouse Theatre
106 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania- Saturday 4 July, 11am | 1pm
Ticket Prices
- Adults $25
- Concession $22
- Students $15 (12 years and under)
Suitability
Recommended for ages 2 years and above: Family friendly theatre, perfect to bring the kids or Grandkids to see! Note: Even though our amplified sound is at comfortable levels for young people and adults, we advise that this performance is not suitable for children under two years. For health and safety reasons, we recommend no babes in arms.
Cast & Credits
TBC
“ Thank you for providing these wonderful opportunities for our next gen of arts practitioners – those on stage and off. We loved both ‘Little Women’ and ‘Madagascar’ and are so impressed with Hobart’s young theatre makers.”