To go beyond race, age, or gender, to make a name for yourself in a big way is what Tina Turner is known for. This award-winning musical directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd, who delivered women-centric movies like The Iron Lady, and Mamma Mia is bringing this comeback story of the icon in Brisbane. With a five-star review for its world premiere in London's West End in 2018, it is now set to hit Australia with a bang. So, get ready for a musical experience of real-life events.
Being an artist of color, Tina Turner faced hardships in her journey to becoming a 12 Grammy Award winner like no other. This story talks about her ordeals before becoming one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October 2021. Watch how the Rock icon rewrote rules in the industry, backed by 20 iconic hits including “Simply the Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary”. Coming to Brisbane this June, book your tickets for an unforgettable musical marvel.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical's music has become iconic, with showstoppers like Simply The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”. This award-winner of a musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including BEST MUSICAL (Tony Awards) and BEST NEW MUSICAL (Olivier Awards).
Lyric Theatre opened in 1985 as part of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) complex in Brisbane. It's the largest performance space in QPAC, boasting a capacity of approximately 2,000 seats. The spacious layout boasts comfortable continental seating with wheelchair accessibility. Whether you're seated in the stalls or one of the two balcony levels, you'll have a clear view of the stage. Previous productions at Lyric Theatre include Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, and others.
Seating Capacity: 2,000
Address: Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Train: South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street
Bus: Platform 2 and Platform 3 on Melbourne St, opposite Starbucks Coffee
CityCat: South Bank ferry stop, a short walk along the river from QPAC
Available Facilities: Cloakroom, dining, drinks, bathrooms, lifts, parking, restrooms
Accessibility: Accessible seating, wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets
The cost of tickets starts from AUD$ 79 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The show opens on 29th June 2024 at The Lyric Theatre, QPAC.
The show is most suitable for children aged 14 and above.
The show is playing at The Lyric Theatre, QPAC in Brisbane.
This musical is about the Rock icon Tina Turner's remarkable journey, where she endured challenges owing to her race, gender, and age before becoming one of the most celebrated personalities.
The running time of the show is 2 hours and 45 minutes including one interval.
The main stars of the musical are Ruva Ngwenya as Tina Turner, Giovanni Adams as Ike Turner, Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy as Tina Turner's alternate, Ibinabo Jack playing Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG) and Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.
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