THEATRE: Steel Magnolias - Woodward Productions, Neil Gooding Productions

Title: Steel Magnolias

Presented By: Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions

Genre: Play / Drama / Comedy

Synopsis: The iconic story that has made audiences laugh, cry, and fall in love returns in a dazzling new Australian production. Set inside Truvy’s beauty salon in a small Southern town, Steel Magnolias follows a close-knit group of women as they share life’s joys, struggles, and gossip. Through weddings, heartbreak, and loss, their enduring friendships provide strength and support, revealing the resilience and humour that carry them through even the most difficult times.

Performance Dates: April 30th – May 10th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Tuesday - 7PM

• Wednesday & Thursdays - 2PM & 7PM

• Fridays - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sundays - 1PM & 6PM

Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner Grey Street & Russell Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs: $89 – $169

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Steel Magnolias

Warnings: Contains theatrical haze

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

Cast:

• Lisa McCune – M’Lynn

• Belinda Giblin – Ouiser

• Debra Lawrance – Clairee

• Mandy Bishop – Truvy

• Jessica Redmayne – Shelby

• Lotte Beckett – Annelle

Creative Team:

• Playwright - Robert Harling

• Director - Lee Lewis

• Set & Costume Designer - Simone Romaniuk

• Lighting Designer - Paul Jackson

• Composer & Sound Designer - Brady Watkins

Production Website: QPAC - Steel Magnolias

Other Information:

• A brand-new Australian staging of the much-loved classic play

• Group and school discounts available for select performances

• QPAC offers wheelchair-accessible seating, Companion Card bookings, and assistive services; patrons can contact the venue directly or book through QTIX for specific accessibility requirements