Calamity Jane

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#Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is mocked and admired in equal measure.

Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster and bravado mask a longing for something deeper.

Cabaret daredevil Naomi Price slips into Jane’s trail-worn boots for this rootin’, tootin’, unruly and unpredictable ride—a bold reimagining of the classic musical that brings a barrelful of dirt, grit and heart to the stage.

Join Calamity’s piano-fuelled posse and pull up a stool at one of the on-stage saloon stools to be part of the action. This intimate, immersive experience ropes audiences right into the story, making every performance a must-see event.

This revival features all your favourite numbers—including 'Secret Love' and 'The Black Hills of Dakota'—but this ain’t Doris Day’s Calamity Jane, no siree. This stripped-back staging shucks off the buckskin and digs deeper into the grit, humour and heart of the frontier legend.

Hailed as “outstandingly clever... gut-bustlingly funny [and with] an extraordinarily generous heart” (The Australian), saddle up and ride before dawn, ’cause these here tickets will fly out the door faster than you can crack a whip!

Adapted by Ronald Hanmer and Phil Park
From the stage play by Charles K. Freeman
After Warner Bros. film written by James O’Hanlon
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Music by Sammy Fain

Directed by Richard Carroll

By arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia) Pty Ltd

Times

Thursday 15 October - 7:00pm

Friday 16 October - 7:00pm

Saturday 17 October - 1:30pm & 7:00pm

Prices

On Stage Saloon Seating $99.00

- Includes free drink on arrival

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REGULAR SEATING BANK

Empire Cardholders $64.00

Adult $69.00

Concession $65.00

Youth U18 $45.00

Groups 6+ $66.00

*a fee of $5 applies per transaction for online bookings.

Venues

Armitage Centre

Genres

Theatre

Run Time

130 minutes with 20 minutes interval

Warnings

Recommended for ages 13+.
This production contains mild adult themes, historical cultural references and theatrical haze.

Accessibility

Please be aware that the Armitage Centre is a seating bank, you may need to climb stairs.
If you're after wheelchair seating or Companion Card (limited number available) book via our Ticket Office or over the phone on 1300 655 299.

Onstage Saloon
Seating

From the moment you enter the theatre, you’re swept into the Golden Garter Saloon — alive with drinkers, gamblers and the constant threat of chaos — setting the scene for an unruly, unpredictable ride. This is especially true for the dozens of audience members seated onstage at the saloon seating, who find themselves becoming part of the raucous revival whenever they least expect it.

Join Calam’s piano-fuelled posse and pull up a stool to dive right into the action.

Is Saloon Seating accessible?

Select locations of the Saloon Seating area are also suitable for wheelchair bookings. To book accessible seating or to discuss any accessibility requirements, please book via our Ticket Office or over the phone on 1300 655 299.

Is there audience interaction involved with Saloon Seating?

Saloon Seating may include moments of audience interaction.

What if I arrive late to my Saloon Seating?

In the event of late arrival, staff will guide patrons to their seats at an appropriate moment during the performance.

Is there a bag policy for Saloon Seating?

Due to limited space in the Saloon Seating area, large backpacks, shopping bags, oversized packages, and bulky outerwear are not permitted within this seating section.

Can I record the performance from my Saloon Seating?

Photography, video and audio recordings are not permitted during the performance.

CREATIVES

Co-Adaptors Ronald Hanmer and Phil Park
Director Richard Carroll
Musical Director Nigel Ubrihien
Choreographer Cameron Mitchell
Designer Lauren Peters
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest

CAST

Calamity Jane Naomi Price

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION CREDITS

Producer Richard Carroll
Associate Producer Michelle Guthrie
Assistant Producer Virginia Gay
Head of Production Jack Daniel Woods
Assistant Director Dash Kruck

Photographer Morgan Roberts

Deliriously funny, impeccably staged. Beg, borrow, hold up a stagecoach, rob a Well Fargo–but make sure you get a ticket.
Brisbane Times

Price doesn’t chew the scenery as much as consume it. She zooms in and out of the space, holding the other characters (and the audience) hostage with bluster, bravado, considerable comic timing and charm.
InDaily Queensland

This heart-warming, hilarious musical ticks every box for a fabulous night out
ArtsHub

Grab your hat, saddle up, and get ready for a rip-roarin’ good time. You’ll be reminiscing about this one around the campfire for years to come.
The Scoop

A vibrant communal celebration … this is theatre for people who don’t normally like theatre to love, and for those who love theatre to relish.”
Blue Curtains Brisbane

Worth the wait? Darn tootin’ … it’s the Calamity we all needed
Brisbane Times

An irreverent, tongue-in-cheek and deliciously wicked production with a group of colourful characters and chaotic interwoven stories.
ArtsHub

Naomi Price is a performer at the peak of her powers … chock-full of bluster, bravado and swagger, and with more than a little heart.
Absolute Theatre

A rip-roaring infectiously good time for all, both on and off the stage.
Blue Curtains Brisbane

Anyone familiar with [Price’s] work will not be surprised that she is simply amazing in this, a mistress of mayhem who has the audience eating out of her hand like a broken-in filly.
Brisbane Times

Unconventional, unpredictable and undeniable … brilliantly re-imagined
Absolute Theatre

Naomi Price is extraordinary … An assured and exuberant performer, she inhabits Calamity with non-stop energy, great style and a delightful sense of self-promotion.
ArtsHub

From start to finish, this show is a wild ride packed with humour, heart, and high-octane performances … you won’t want to miss the adventure.
The Scoop

At the heart of this uproarious production is Naomi Price, whose portrayal of Calamity Jane is vocally superb and deeply funny. Price brings a perfect blend of strength and vulnerability to the role, making Jane both fierce and endearing. Her comedic timing is impeccable.
The Scoop