Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) to Tour Australia in 2026

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is heading Down Under. The 2026 Australian tour will play at Melbourne’s Atheneum Theatre from 18 June, Sydney Opera House from 16 July, IPAC Wollongong from 2 September, Canberra Theatre Centre from 16 September and QPAC, Brisbane from 30 September.

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones are fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

Photo credit: Mihaela Bodlovicast

This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. Coming to Australia for the first time, five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature.

Photo credit: Mihaela Bodlovicast

Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward said, “We both saw Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) in London. It opened in the West End not long after Covid had ravaged the arts, and it was a hilarious little joy-bomb that we all badly needed to bring us back to theatres. It is clever, funny and quirky, and allows a cast of amazing female actors, comediennes and singers to showcase all of their skills. We can't wait to bring the show to Australia for the first time... and to reveal the amazing performers who will bring the show to life!”

★★★★★ “Faithful to the book, it’s also a raucously irreverent romp” - Daily Mail
★★★★★ “Riotously funny… gloriously entertaining… frankly sensational” - Variety
★★★★★ “Layer and layer of brilliance” - The Scotsman

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)

By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen

Original production directed by Isobel McArthur

Co-Director Simon Harvey

Produced by Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions

by arrangement with David Pugh Limited

 

SEASON DETAILS:

  • SYDNEY

Presented by Sydney Opera House
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Season: 16 July – 30 August 2026
Performance Times: Tues-Sun 7pm, Wed & Sat 2pm, Sun 1 or 2pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $69 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/theatre/pride-prejudice-sort-of or (02) 9250 7777
Groups 8 + call (02) 9250 7777
Presales from 28 October, General Public sale from 31 October

  •  WOLLONGONG

Presented by Merrigong Theatre Company
Venue: IMB Theatre, IPAC
Season: 2-13 September 2026
Performance Times: Tue 6.30pm, Wed-Thurs 6:30 or 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Thurs 11am, Sat & Sun 1:30pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $84 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: merrigong.com.au or (02) 4224 5999
Groups 8+ call (02) 4224 5999
Tickets on sale from 4 November 

  • CANBERRA

Venue: Canberra Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre
Season: 16-27 September 2026
Performance Times: Tues 6:30pm, Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Sat & Sun 1:30pm, Sun 6:30pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $65.90 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: canberratheatrecentre.com.au or (02) 6275 2700
Groups 8+ call (02) 6275 2727
Presales from 29 October, General Public sale from 30 October

  • BRISBANE

Venue: Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Season: 30 September – 18 October 2026
Performance Times: Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $65 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: qpac.com.au or phone 136 246
Groups 8+ call (07) 3840 7466

Waitlist now at www.prideandprejudicesortof.com.au

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