THEATRE: Death of a Salesman - QPAC

Title: Death of a Salesman

Presented By: QPAC, GWB Entertainment & Andrew Henry Theatre

Genre: Theatre / Drama / Tragedy

Synopsis: Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece follows travelling salesman Willy Loman, a man whose lifelong pursuit of success and belief in the American Dream begin to unravel. As Willy struggles with disappointment, memory and his fractured relationships with his family, particularly his sons Biff and Happy, the play examines ambition, identity, family and the devastating cost of measuring a life by material success. This critically acclaimed production stars Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winner Anthony LaPaglia as Willy Loman and is directed by Neil Armfield.

Written By: Arthur Miller

Performance Dates: 28 August – 6 September 2026

Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs: $59 – $189 + $7.50 transaction fee

Ticket Link: Book Tickets – QPAC/QTIX

Warnings: Themes of suicide, haze and use of e-cigarettes

Recommended Age: 15+

Duration: 3 hours, including interval

Cast:

Anthony LaPaglia – Willy Loman

Alison Whyte – Linda Loman

Josh Helman – Biff Loman

Ben O’Toole – Happy Loman

Marco Chiappi – Charley

Anthony Phelan – Uncle Ben

Simon Maiden – Howard

Aisha Aidara – Jenny / Letta

Elizabeth Blackmore – Miss Forsythe / The Woman (cover)

Paula Arundell – The Woman / Linda Loman (cover)

Darcy Brown – Bernard / Stanley / Howard (cover)

Grant Piro – Willy Loman (cover)

Joe Petruzzi – Charley / Uncle Ben / Stanley (cover)

Hugo Gutteridge – Biff Loman / Happy Loman / Bernard (cover)

Kathleen O’Dwyer – Jenny / Letta / Miss Forsythe (cover)

Creative Team: Director – Neil Armfield

Other information: Discounted group tickets are available for groups of 6+ at selected Tuesday–Thursday performances. School group tickets are also available for Years 10–12, with accompanying learning resources.