Hailed as a ‘funny, feminist triumph’ (The Guardian) and earning multiple five-star reviews in its sold-out premiere season, the joyous My Brilliant Career returns for an encore run in January 2026.
Led once more by the formidable Kala Gare – and featuring much of the original cast of dynamic actor/musicians – this smash-hit musical earned critical acclaim and five Green Room Awards, including Outstanding Production.
Set in the sweeping landscapes of 1890s Australia, the electric reimagining by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank transforms Miles Franklin’s literary heroine into a singer-songwriter for this very moment. Unapologetically ambitious, Sybylla Melvyn is wholly uninterested in the future society expects of her. Instead, she marches to the beat of her own drum, challenging class, gender and family to find her own voice.
With a powerhouse score blending contemporary pop, bush ballad and raucous pub rock, this exhilarating return is a must-see for all ages.
ON STAGE 23 JAN — 28 FEB 2026
SOUTHBANK THEATRE
IN THE WRONG KEY
Performed by Kala Gare
Music by Mathew Frank, lyrics by Dean Bryant, orchestrations by James Simpson
Mixed and recorded by Guus Hoevenaars