Merrigong Theatre Company

My Brilliant Career

The Smash-Hit Musical Adaption of My Beautiful Career Arrives in Wollongong this May

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

May 8, 2026 19:30

Event Ends

May 17, 2026 18:00

Venue

IMB Theatre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Location

32 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Hailed as a ‘funny, feminist triumph’ (The Guardian) and earning multiple five-star reviews for its sold-out premiere season in Melbourne, the joyous My Brilliant Career now embarks on a limited, exclusive Australian tour. Ready to blow Wollongong away, it’s a big-hearted musical for all who dream of a bigger, more brilliant life.

Set in the sweeping landscapes of 1890s Australia, this electric reimagining transforms Miles Franklin’s literary heroine into a singer-songwriter for this very moment. Unapologetically ambitious, Sybylla Melvyn is wholly uninterested in the future society expects of her. Instead, she marches to the beat of her own drum, challenging class, gender and family to find her own voice.

Led by the formidable Kala Gare (SIX the Musical) – and featuring a dynamic cast of actor/musicians – this smash-hit musical earned critical acclaim and swept Melbourne’s Green Room Awards, including winning Outstanding Production in 2024.

With a powerhouse score blending contemporary pop, bush ballad and raucous pub rock, and breathtaking design from Tony Award-winner Marg Horwell, this audacious, exuberant show is a must-see.

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