STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
30 July 2026
Season: July 30th - August 8th, 2026
Title: & Juliet
Presented By: Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Genre: Jukebox Musical / Musical Theatre
Synopsis: What if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo?
Created by the Emmy Award-winning writer of Schitt's Creek, & Juliet flips Shakespeare's classic love story on its head, imagining a fresh beginning for literature's most famous heroine. Leaving tragedy behind, Juliet embarks on an empowering journey of self-discovery, friendship and second chances, proving there's plenty of life after Romeo.
Featuring an irresistible soundtrack of chart-topping pop anthems from legendary songwriter and producer Max Martin, including Since U Been Gone, Roar, ...Baby One More Time, Larger Than Life, That's The Way It Is and Can't Stop the Feeling!, this vibrant musical is packed with humour, heart and unforgettable music. This Queensland Conservatorium production showcases the next generation of Australian musical theatre performers, with all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students appearing in the production and third-year students performing the principal roles.
Performance Dates: July 30th - August 8th, 2026
Performance Times:
Wednesday & Thursdays - 7PM
Fridays - 7:30PM
Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM
Performance Location and Address: Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, 140 Grey StreetSouth Bank QLD 4101
Ticket Costs:
Adult – $82
Concession – $75
Student discounts available
Group discounts available
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - & Juliet
Warnings: Contains mild coarse language and references to adult themes, including grief, abusive family dynamics and suicide (within the context of Romeo and Juliet). The production also explores themes of gender identity and gender fluidity.
Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 8+.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, including interval.
Cast:
Performed by all current Bachelor of Musical Theatre students, featuring third-year students in the principal roles.
Creative Team:
Book – David West Read
Music – Songs by Max Martin and collaborators
Presented by the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Production Website: QAEMT - & Juliet
Other Information:
Premiering in London's West End before transferring to Broadway, & Juliet received nine Tony Award nominations and has become one of the world's most popular contemporary musicals.
This Conservatorium production provides audiences with the opportunity to see Australia's emerging musical theatre talent perform one of the biggest international hits of the decade.
The Conservatorium Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible toilets, lift access, hearing assistance and Companion Card acceptance. Patrons requiring accessible seating or additional assistance are encouraged to contact the Queensland Conservatorium Box Office prior to booking.
