Damon Mcknight
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown is coming to Australia. After making its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025, the show is now playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. The musical is based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and intertwines their story with that of Hades and Persephone.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Premiere in Australia | 10 February 2025 at Theatre Royal Sydney |
| Current location | Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne |
| Awards | 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album |
| Plot | Intertwines two mythic love stories – that of Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of Hades and Persephone |
| Tickets | Available for purchase on Ticketek Australia |
| Discounts | Available for groups, concession groups, and school groups |
| Q&A | Free Q&A sessions with the cast were held on 5 March, 2 April, and 9 April 2025 |
| Educational resources | Comprehensive Education Guide tailored for New South Wales |
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What You'll Learn
Hadestown's Australian premiere
Hadestown, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, made its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney on 10 February 2025. The show played until 26 April 2025 and was a huge success, with critics calling it "big, beautiful and emotionally blasting" (The Guardian UK) and "unruly, enthralling, theatrically bold" (The Australian).
Hadestown intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. The Australian production featured a stellar cast, including multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, and Adrian Tamburini as Hades.
The show's Australian premiere was highly anticipated, with Suzanne Jones of JONES Theatrical Group expressing her excitement about bringing the production to Australia and looking forward to Australians embracing it just as audiences worldwide had. Hadestown Australia also recognised and acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the unceded land and waters across Australia and paid their respects to Elders past and present.
Following its successful run at Theatre Royal Sydney, Hadestown continued its Australian journey and played at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. The show offered group booking discounts, with varying discounts available for standard groups, concession groups, and school groups. On select dates, ticketholders were invited to attend a free Q&A session with the Australian cast, led by Resident Director Darren Yap.
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Theatre Royal Sydney
The Theatre Royal Sydney is back and better than ever, offering a diverse programme of world-class productions from Australia and around the world. The theatre has collaborated with producers and promoters worldwide to bring a range of major musicals, plays, ballet, and live music to its stage.
Hadestown, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, made its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney from 10 February to 26 April 2025. The production intertwines two mythic love stories—that of Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. The Australian cast included Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, Adrian Tamburini as Hades, and Sarah Murr, Jennifer Trijo, and Imani Williams as The Fates. Theatre Royal Sydney offered group booking discounts for Hadestown, as well as special matinee performances for schools.
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Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The theatre first opened its doors in 1886 as the Alexandra Theatre, named after the then Princess of Wales, who later became Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII. With a capacity of 2,800, it was the largest theatre in the Southern Hemisphere at the time. Over the years, the theatre has undergone several name changes and renovations, but it has consistently been a prominent cultural hub, hosting world-renowned artists and productions.
In 1900, the theatre was leased by American producer James Cassius Williamson, who oversaw significant renovations. The theatre was lowered, the stalls and orchestra pit were raised, and the Dress Circle was remodelled, with new boxes and improved acoustics. Rechristened Her Majesty's Theatre in honour of Queen Victoria, the theatre reopened with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore" in May 1909.
Dame Nellie Melba, an international opera star, made her Australian debut at Her Majesty's Theatre in November 1911, following her complaints about the acoustics and further renovations. The theatre has played a significant role in the performing arts in Melbourne, hosting notable productions such as "Evita", "Miss Saigon", "Billy Elliot the Musical", "Les Misérables", and, most recently, the award-winning musical "Hadestown".
"Hadestown", the acclaimed musical phenomenon, is currently playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. The production intertwines two mythic love stories—that of Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. With a stellar cast, including multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes, the show has won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Her Majesty's Theatre continues to be a cultural beacon in Melbourne, attracting audiences with its diverse range of performances and contributing to the vibrant arts scene in Australia.
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Cast and crew
The Australian cast of Hadestown is comprised of some of the country's finest actors, dancers, and singers. The cast includes multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, Adrian Tamburini as Hades, and Sarah Murr, Jennifer Trijo, and Imani Williams as The Fates. The cast also includes Eliza Soriano, Afua Adjei, Sam Richardson, Iosefa Laga'aia, Devon Braithwaite, Molly Bugeja, Jessie Monk, Jack Lyall, and Joshua Kobeck.
Christine Anu, who plays Hermes, is a multi-ARIA Award-winning artist and narrator of the show. Abigail Adriano, who plays Eurydice, is a rising star who previously wowed audiences as Kim in Miss Saigon. Noah Mullins, who plays Orpheus, has previously performed in West Side Story and La Cage Aux Folles, and Adrian Tamburini, who plays Hades, is an Opera Australia favourite. Elenoa Rokobaro, who plays Persephone, has appeared in Caroline or Change, and tick, tick…BOOM!, and Sarah Murr, Jennifer Trijo, and Imani Williams, who play The Fates, round out the stellar cast.
The Australian cast of Hadestown also includes a number of other talented individuals, such as Eliza Soriano and Joshua Kobeck, who were discovered at open auditions, and Afua Adjei, who is making her second professional musical appearance. Iosefa Laga'aia has previously been in the original Australian cast of Hamilton, and Devon Braithwaite has appeared in the original Australian Cast of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”.
The crew of Hadestown Australia includes Resident Director Darren Yap, who led a Q&A session with some of the cast members at Theatre Royal Sydney on Wednesday, March 5, Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 9. The production company behind Hadestown Australia is Opera Australia, in collaboration with Jones Theatrical Group.
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Ticket information
Hadestown is currently playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne and will be playing at Theatre Royal Sydney from 10 February to 26 April 2025.
Tickets for Hadestown can be purchased through Ticketek Australia for the show at Her Majesty's Theatre.
For the Sydney show, tickets can be purchased directly from the Theatre Royal Sydney website. Group booking discounts are available, with varying discounts for standard groups, concession groups, and school groups. Concession tickets are available for holders of a government-issued Australian Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans Affairs Card, Carers or Companion Card, or Current Full-Time Student Card. These tickets can be purchased for all performances except for Saturday evenings.
There are also special matinee performances at 1 pm on Wednesdays for schools, with links to the English, Dance, Drama, History, and Music curriculums. A comprehensive Education Guide has been developed to enhance the educational experience.
On 5 March, 2 April, and 9 April, there will be free Q&A sessions with the cast after the 1 pm performances. All ticket holders for these performances are invited to attend.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Hadestown made its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, playing from 10 February to 26 April 2025. It is now playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne.
Hadestown is a Broadway musical based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with that of Hades and Persephone. It intertwines two mythic love stories and takes the audience on a journey to the underworld and back.
The cast of Hadestown in Australia includes Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, and Adrian Tamburini as Hades.
