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.