The Lovers – A Bold, Pop-Fuelled Reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Lovers 

A Dazzling New Musical Romance at Theatre Royal Sydney

This spring, Sydney’s theatre scene ignites with The Lovers, an electrifying new musical that redefines Shakespeare’s timeless tale for a modern audience. Running from 31 October to 23 November at the Theatre Royal Sydney, this high-energy production blends classic romance with contemporary chaos — a world where love is lost, found, and remixed to a pop-powered beat.

Written and composed by the award-winning Laura Murphy, The Lovers transforms A Midsummer Night’s Dream into a thrilling modern love story. It’s a spectacular mix of music, humour, and magic that’s both wildly entertaining and deeply relatable.

A Remix of Shakespeare with a Modern Twist

In this reimagined world, Oberon and Puck are the ultimate matchmakers, creating perfect love stories across time. But in an age of dating apps, ghosting, and ever-changing relationships, even they start to wonder — has true love become extinct? Their hopes are reignited when four young lovers stumble into their path, sparking a night of mayhem, desire, and discovery.

Directed by Nick Skubij (Frankenstein, Fourteen), The Lovers combines a dynamic cast, an incredible live band, and cutting-edge video design to create an immersive spectacle that bursts with energy. The result is a musical experience that feels part concert, part dream, and entirely unforgettable.

Critics Are Raving About The Lovers

The Lovers 

Audiences and reviewers alike are calling The Lovers a theatrical triumph.
‘A dream of a musical: The Lovers has more earworms than Spotify.’ ★★★★½ – Brisbane Times
‘A pop-fuelled triumph that proves Australian theatre can shine just as brightly as Broadway or the West End.’ – The Scoop
‘A candy-coloured collision of poetry, pop and pure spectacle.’ – The Courier-Mail

At times, it feels like Hamilton. At others, like a Coachella headline act. But through it all, The Lovers never loses its romantic comedy heart — making it one of the most talked-about musicals of the year.

The Lovers

Dates: 31 October – 23 November
Venue: Theatre Royal Sydney, 108 King Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Warning: Contains strong language, sexual references, smoke, and lighting effects.

Tickets are now on sale — don’t miss this bold, music-infused celebration of love, laughter, and Shakespearean mischief. Book now at https://theatreroyalsydney.com.

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