The Lovers
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.
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).
Event and ticketing details
Event notes
DURATION
2 hours 10 minutes including interval.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Wheelchair and accessible seating is located in Circle Row N at Theatre Royal Sydney.
You can book up to two tickets in this row online here and can apply one Companion Card Complimentary Ticket per booking.
If you wish to purchase more than 2 tickets or apply more than one Companion Card, please contact our Box Office here.
If you require further information on accessibility at the venue, or wish to speak to one of our team about the best possible seats to fit your needs, please contact us and we will gladly assist.
GROUP BOOKINGS INFORMATION
Group booking discounts are available for The Lovers. Varying discounts are available for Groups and School Groups.
Standard Group bookings of 8-20 tickets can be purchased online here and are available on all performances for The Lovers. If this price is available on your selected seat, you will be prompted to select the Standard Group 8+ Ticket Type. Please note you will need to select a minimum of 8 tickets to proceed to payment.
School Groups bookings are available on Tuesday to Thursday performance for groups 12 students or more. Please contact out Box Office to learn more about school bookings!
For groups over 20+, if you have any further Group booking queries, or to reserve your tickets whilst you finalise numbers, please contact us and we will gladly assist.
CONTENT WARNINGS
This production contains strong language, sexual references, smoke and lighting effects.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
This production is recommended for those aged 14 years and over.
CAST NOTICE
The Producers of The Lovers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.