Queensland Theatre and QPAC present

THE SUNSHINE CLUB

Book and Lyrics by Wesley Enoch
Music by John Rodgers
Directed by Wesley Enoch

SWING INTO THE SUNSHINE CLUB WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ROMANCES BLOOM. Now is the perfect time for the revival of this radiant and joyful Brisbane musical. It's the summer of 1946, and the war is over. Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle has spent years fighting shoulder-to-should...

SWING INTO THE SUNSHINE CLUB WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ROMANCES BLOOM.

Now is the perfect time for the revival of this radiant and joyful Brisbane musical.

It's the summer of 1946, and the war is over. Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle has spent years fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with troops from all over Australia, but when he steps onto the Brisbane wharf he finds some things haven't changed. But Frank knows how to fight for his country.

It's been a long war and Frank just wants a better life — the simple pleasures of music and laughter, a place where he can dance with Rose, the beautiful girl next door. Filled with hope and defiance, Frank sets up his own ballroom, The Sunshine Club, where everyone is invited to meet, mingle and sway the night away.

Queensland Theatre audiences first fell in love with The Sunshine Club in 1999. The First Nations artists behind it are now household names. Just when the world needs a beacon of hope, this glorious musical classic is here to leave you grinning and tapping your toes. Wesley Enoch comes home to lead the next generation of deadly talent.

2022 Education Pack Program

Dates

9 — 30 JUL
Location

PLAYHOUSE, QPAC
Times

Evenings: Mon & Tue 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm
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Night with the Artists

Mon 18 Jul 6.30pm
Duration

2 hrs and 30 min, including a 20 min interval.
Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted Mon 18 Jul 6.30pm

Audio Described Sat 30 Jul 2.00pm
Play briefing

Mon 4 Jul 6.00pm
Warning

This show contains strobe lighting, theatrical haze and mature themes, including a reference to abortion.

This show contains strobe lighting, theatrical haze and mature themes, including a reference to abortion.

Dates

9 — 30 JUL
Location

PLAYHOUSE, QPAC
Times

Evenings: Mon & Tue 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm
Buy Tickets
Buy Season Tickets
Night with the Artists

Mon 18 Jul 6.30pm
Duration

2 hrs and 30 min, including a 20 min interval.
Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted Mon 18 Jul 6.30pm

Audio Described Sat 30 Jul 2.00pm
Play briefing

Mon 4 Jul 6.00pm
Warning

This show contains strobe lighting, theatrical haze and mature themes, including a reference to abortion.

This show contains strobe lighting, theatrical haze and mature themes, including a reference to abortion.

Creatives

Writer and Director Wesley Enoch
Composer John Rodgers
Musical Director Wayne Freer
Choreographer Yolande Brown
Set and Property Designer Jacob Nash
Costume Designer Richard Roberts
Lighting Designer Ben Hughes
Sound/Sound System Designer Derek Wilson
Assistant Musical Director Luke Volker
Senior Stage Manager Kat O’Halloran
Deputy Stage Manager Tenneale Rogers
Assistant Stage Manager Katherine Crocker

Cast

Rose Morris Irena Lysiuk
Frank Doyle Marcus Corowa
Aunty Faith Doyle Roxanne McDonald
Reverend Percy Morris Andrew Buchanan
Pearl Doyle Naarah
Dave Daylight Beau Dean Riley Smith
Peter Walsh/Doorman/Jimmy Daily Trent Owers
Mavis Moreton Zoe Walters
Audrey Martin Jazleen Latrise
Pauly O’Brien Colin Smith
Patti Maguire Kate Yaxley
Lorry Hocking/Ghost/Bill Harris Garret Lyon
Offstage Singer Henry Kafoa

Musician – Bass/Trombone/Euphonium Wayne Freer
Musician – Piano Stephen Newcomb
Musician – Drums Katie Randall
Musician – Trumpet /Piano Accordion Michael Whitaker
Musician – Saxophone Mika Atkinson