The Lovers
The Lovers played at Theatre Royal Sydney from 31 October to 16 November 2025.
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.
DURATION
2 hours 10 minutes
(incl. 20-minute interval)
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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 by Shake & Stir Theatre Co 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.
The production stars Natalie Abbott (Muriel’s Wedding The Musical) as Helena, Jason Arrow (Hamilton) as Demetrius, Jayme‑lee Hanekom (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Puck, Loren Hunter (SIX the Musical) as Hermia, Stellar Perry (The Rocky Horror Show) as Oberon, Mat Verevis (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Lysander, along with covers Indigo Hunt (Hamilton), Jenni Little (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) and Nic Van Lits (The Rocky Horror Show).
"A dream of a musical: The Lovers has more earworms than Spotify
– BRISBANE TIMES
"Mark my words: this is Australia's next big musical"
– THE COURIER MAIL
This production contains strong language, sexual references, smoke and lighting effects.
Wheelchair and accessible seating is located in Circle Row N at Theatre Royal Sydney.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
This production is recommended for those aged 14 years and over.
CONTENT WARNINGS
This production contains strong language, sexual references, smoke and lighting effects.
CAST NOTICE
The Producers of The Lovers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.