Brisbane Theatre Guide: Top Shows to See in June 2026
Brisbane's theatre scene in June 2026 features a diverse lineup, from Broadway hits to independent works. The Australian production of Beetlejuice The Musical, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, opens at QPAC's Lyric Theatre on June 7, starring Olivier Award winner Andy Karl. La Boite Theatre's Assembly returns June 19-20, showcasing seven short works by emerging artists. Pip Theatre presents Dax Savage: Last Man on Earth (June 11-13), a post-apocalyptic queer piece starring Mailka Savory, winner of the 2025 Matilda Award. Mikelangelo: In the Belly of the Whale, a solo show by Michael Simic, runs June 19 at Brisbane Powerhouse. Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Heidi Gledhill, plays at Ad Astra Theatre until June 6. Additional highlights include Shake & Stir's Macbeth starring Jeremiah Wray, Belvoir St Theatre's Lose To Win with Mandela Mathia, Opera Queensland's Rusalka featuring Eleanor Lyons, and Eddie Izzard's Hamlet at the Powerhouse. Pip Theatre also offers A Steady Rain by Keith Huff and Fireface by Marius von Mayenburg.
Key facts
- Beetlejuice The Musical runs at QPAC's Lyric Theatre from June 7, starring Andy Karl.
- La Boite Theatre's Assembly 2026 is on June 19-20 at Roundhouse Theatre.
- Dax Savage: Last Man on Earth plays at Pip Theatre June 11-13, starring Mailka Savory.
- Mikelangelo: In the Belly of the Whale is at Brisbane Powerhouse on June 19.
- Six Characters in Search of an Author is at Ad Astra Theatre until June 6.
- Shake & Stir's Macbeth stars Jeremiah Wray and Nelle Lee at QPAC.
- Opera Queensland's Rusalka features Eleanor Lyons, directed by Sarah Giles.
- Eddie Izzard performs Hamlet at Brisbane Powerhouse in June.
Entities
Artists
- Eddie Perfect
- Andy Karl
- Mailka Savory
- Michael Simic
- Mikelangelo
- Heidi Gledhill
- Jeremiah Wray
- Nelle Lee
- Mandela Mathia
- Eleanor Lyons
- Sarah Giles
- Charles Davis
- Renée Mulder
- Paul Jackson
- Eddie Izzard
- Dame Judi Dench
- Keith Huff
- Hugh Jackman
- Daniel Craig
- Matthew Filkins
- Zac Boulton
- Marius von Mayenburg
- Logan So
- Ava Ryan
- Lisette Drew
- Sadie Hasler
- Sarah Ann McLeod
- Sarah Ogden
- Jacinta Yelland
- Maddison Burridge
- Andrew Hearle
- Wendy Mocke
- Lewis Treston
- Daniel Evans
- Bridget Boyle
- Aimee Tacon
- Samuel Herbertson
- Malika Savory
- Jessica Mauboy
- Troy Cassar-Daley
- Clare Morehen
- Lucas D Lynch
- Jag Popham
- Ngọc Phan
- Suzannah Conway
Institutions
- QPAC
- La Boite Theatre
- Pip Theatre
- Brisbane Powerhouse
- Ad Astra Theatre
- Shake & Stir Theatre Co
- Belvoir St Theatre
- Opera Queensland
- Opera Australia
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
- The Guardian
- Fake Blood
- Velvet Collective
- Aparo Production
- House of Cards
- Mad Men
- Cremorne Theatre
- Queensland Theatre
- Playhouse
- Salad Days Collective
- Clancestry
- ARC Circus
- Ballet Theatre Queensland
- Queensland Ballet
- Bangarra
- Australian Theatre for Young People
- Metro Arts
- Dancenorth
- Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
- Philadelphia Fringe Festival
- Matilda Awards
- Sydney Theatre Awards
Locations
- Brisbane
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- South Sudan
- Egypt
- QPAC
- Lyric Theatre
- Roundhouse Theatre
- Pip Theatre
- Brisbane Powerhouse
- Powerhouse Theatre
- Ad Astra Theatre
- Cremorne Theatre
- Playhouse
- Metro Arts
- Gold Coast
- Philadelphia