Promising an evening of elegance, wit and iconic melodies, Prospero Arts has announced that Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soiree of Song & Satire will make its Brisbane debut at QPAC from 6 – 9 September 2026.
Following a successful season in Melbourne with Opera Australia, Prospero Arts is recreating the acclaimed production exclusively for Brisbane audiences, inviting them to experience the delightfully dizzying, wonderfully witty, and downright joyful concert celebration of the undisputed kings of theatrical chaos, Gilbert & Sullivan, for themselves.
This production directed by Stuart Maunder AM and Musical Director James Dobinson, features a stellar cast of beloved Queensland stars and national stage royalty, accompanied by a 19-piece orchestra on stage.
“Audiences can expect world-class vocals, romance and a lot of laughs – a show guaranteed to have audiences singing along with a smile,” says Maunder. “Whether you’re a lifelong Gilbert & Sullivan fan, or a theatre newcomer looking for a night of whimsy and delight – this is a show for you.”
“The world could always do with a little more silliness, a little more beauty and a lot more music. That’s exactly what this show offers, and we can’t wait for Brisbane to experience it with us.”
Musical Maestro James Dobinson says the production showcases Gilbert & Sullivan at their musical best, celebrating the composers’ wit through unforgettable melodies and rich orchestral arrangements.
“These are songs that have delighted audiences for generations. They’re clever, beautiful and endlessly entertaining, and hearing them performed live by such an exceptional cast and the onstage orchestra is a true delight,” said Dobinson.
Starring some of Australia’s most celebrated voices, the production features West Side Story on Sydney Harbour stars Billy Bourchier and Nina Korbe, Ben Mingay from Packed to the Rafters, The Pirates of Penzance and Opera Australia’s The Magic Flute, soprano Cassandra Seidemann, internationally renowned bass-baritone Jason Barry-Smith and the genre-defying vocalist Irena Lysiuk.
Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soiree of Song & Satire is a show not to be missed. With a strictly limited run of 4 shows only, theatre-goers are encouraged to grab tickets before they sail away.
Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soiree of Song & Satire
Concert Hall – Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cultural Precinct, South Bank (Brisbane)
Performance: 6 – 9 September 2026
Bookings: www.qpac.com.au
For more information, visit: www.prosperoarts.com.au for details.
Image: The Pirates of Penzance – photo by Joel Devereux