Australian Open

Image: by Tom Noble

From acclaimed queer playwright Angus Cameron — bold, camp and unapologetically queer

Serving scandal, smashing egos, and dripping sweat — welcome to the Australian Open you’ve never seen before.

From acclaimed queer playwright Angus Cameron (Dirt, Iphigenia in Splott), comes a razor-sharp new comedy that takes audiences courtside, where ambition, lust and rivalry collide in spectacular fashion. Under the blazing summer sun, the world’s most famous tennis tournament becomes the backdrop for a wickedly funny exploration of love, fame and the messiness of desire.

Australian Open dives into the private lives of players, fans, and lovers, smashing through the glossy surface of sport to reveal a world that’s gloriously camp, unapologetically queer, and dangerously seductive. Relationships are tested, boundaries are pushed, and the line between winning and losing becomes hilariously blurred — both on and off the court.

Directed by Riley Spadaro, this production brings together a knockout creative team to deliver a fast, funny and fiercely theatrical experience. Expect a rally of biting wit, bold characters and outrageous twists that will keep you gripped from the first serve to match point.

Whether you’re a tennis tragic, a comedy fan, or simply up for a night of high-energy queer theatre, Australian Open promises a match you’ll never forget. Grab your seat, raise your racquet, and get ready for a game where the stakes are as hot as the players.

"Wickedly funny and gloriously queer."
— Stage Whispers
"Angus Cameron serves up a smash-hit — sharp, sexy and unmissable."
— Australian Arts Review
"A wild rally of lust, fame and rivalry."
— The Age
"Camp, biting and unapologetic — a perfect match for Midsumma."
— Time Out

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Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

Audio Described
Closed Caption
Vision Rating 75%
Wheelchair Access

Dates & Times

PREVIEW Wed 21-Thu 22 Jan 7pm
OPENING Fri 23 Jan 7pm
SEASON 24 Jan, 27-31 Jan | Tue-Fri 7pm | Sat 2pm+7pm
AUDIO DESC Wed 27 Jan 7pm
CAPTIONED Closed captioned: Wed 27 Jan 7pm
DURATION 1hr

Tickets

PREVU-FULL $38.00 - Preview performances Wed 21-Thu 22 Jan
PREVU-CONC $32.00 - Preview performances Wed 21-Thu 22 Jan
FULL $42.00 - In-season performances
CONC $34.00 - In-season performances
EARLY BIRD 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025
3-SHOW 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction
COMPANION Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange
BOOKING FEE $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600

Location

Theatre Works

14 Acland Street, St Kilda

Get directions

Tram

3a, 16, 96 to stop 136 (Alfred Square/The Esplanade) | tram 12 to stop 143 (Fitzroy St/Park St)

Event notes

AGE GUIDELINE

16+

INFO

Award Winning

WARNINGS

Themes of a sexual nature

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