Roller skates, Greek gods and 80s dreams are set to take over Brisbane as Mira Ball Productions presents Xanadu at the Ron Hurley Theatre for a limited season from 21 – 24 May 2026.
Leading the production are Nykita O’Keeffe as Clio/Kira and Croft Phillips as Sonny Malone. O’Keeffe recently made her QPAC debut in Little Shop of Horrors, while Phillips is emerging as one of Brisbane’s exciting new musical theatre talents. Both recently performed alongside Sting and Shaggy in The Last Ship at QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre.
They are joined by Chris Kellett as Danny/Zeus, with a dynamic ensemble including Samantha Sherrin (Melpomene), Kennedy Foley (Calliope), Ashleigh Mitchell (Euterpe), Molly Campbell (Erato), Sophia Marzano (Polymnia), Peter Wood (Thalia), Jaya (Terpsichore), and Sam Caruana (Urania).
Director Timothy Wynn (Head Over Heels, Every Brilliant Thing) leads a powerhouse creative team including Choreographer Jennifer B Ashley (Shane Warne: The Musical, A Night With The Villains) and Musical Director Rae Rose (Alice By Heart, A Night With The Villains). The production will feature a four-piece band led by Ruby Tate.
Design is led by Mira Ball Productions’ resident Costume Designer, Jackie Fredericksen and Makeup/Hair and Set Designer, Rosie Humphreys, whose work audiences will recognise from the award-nominated A Night With The Villains and Wondered. Sound Design is by Jacob Cash, with Lighting Design by Carter Firmager.
Producer Elodie Boal said the team behind the project reflects the scale and ambition of the production.. “This is an incredibly exciting team and cast to be bringing together for Xanadu, and a big step for Mira Ball Productions as we move into presenting musical works,” said Boal.
“The calibre of talent behind this project speaks exactly to the world of Xanadu. It’s going to be bold, electric, camp and entertaining – and that’s exactly the kind of work we want audiences to know us for.”
Blending Greek mythology with roller-disco chaos, Xanadu follows a mysterious muse who descends from Mount Olympus to inspire a struggling artist – sparking a whirlwind of love, ambition and glittering 80s spectacle.
With a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music & lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar, Xanadu features the chart topping songs from the film including: Magic, Suddenly, I’m Alive, Evil Woman, All Over the World and of course, Xanadu!
This limited Brisbane season marks Mira Ball Productions’ first major musical following recent successes, including Halloween parody-show A Night With The Villains and Wondered.
Xanadu
Ron Hurley Theatre – Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills (Brisbane)
Season: 22 – 24 May 2026 (preview: 21 May)
Bookings: www.trybooking.com
For more information, visit: www.miraball.com.au for details.
Image: Xanadu (supplied)