The Empire Announce 2026 Major Production
Following the incredible success of 2024’s Come From Away, The Empire is thrilled to announce the next in-house mainstage production, award-winning smash-hit coming of age jukebox musical, & JULIET.
Featuring the iconic nineties and noughties music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin, & JULIET premiered in 2019 on the West End, making its Australian debut in Melbourne in 2023 before touring to Perth and concluding in Sydney in 2024.
Coming to the stage in March 2026, The Empire is now taking expressions of interest for the & JULIET creative team, including the roles of Director, Choreographer, Music Director and Scenic Designer with auditions expected to be held later in 2025. Ticket buyers can join the waitlist now at empiretheatre.com.au.
#What’s New
Shakespeare and a smash hit soundtrack collide at The Empire as preparations for the 2026 in-house production of & JULIET kick off with the appointment of Queensland-based Director, Tim Hill.
The Empire’s popular school holiday event, THRIVE Festival, is set to return from September 25-28, this year plunging beneath the waves and celebrating the wonders of the ocean.
The Empire Foundation’s commitment to the development of young artists in the region continues with the opening of applications for The Empire Foundation 2025 Youth Bursaries.
After six months of sold-out performances, Theatre of Magic is extending their season by popular demand for the remainder of 2025, including four special performances to celebrate the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
The vibrance and talent of Southern Queensland’s artists takes centre stage with the launch of a premium publication, Under the Southern Sky – Arts and Culture of Southern Queensland, a showcase of the region’s incredible skill and creativity.
Shining a Spotlight on the community powering The Empire’s success
