MELT FESTIVAL MELT FESTIVAL

The Lucky Country

MELT FESTIVAL
22-25 Oct
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ABOUT THE SHOW

After a sensational season on Gadigal Land, The Lucky Country comes to Magandjin!

With an original score that nods to some of Australia’s all-time greats (Baker Boy, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie, The Seekers, Electric Fields and more), this 65-minute mix-tape of Aussie stories is a wildly entertaining joyride that digs deep into the themes of identity and belonging.

Featuring an ensemble of six outstanding performers and a five-piece band (including yidaki), The Lucky Country is a fresh, funny and heartfelt celebration of who we can be as Australians.

With Music and Lyrics by Brissie all-star Vidya Makan (Hamilton, SIX) in collaboration with director Sonya Suares (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods), The Lucky Country is the smash hit Aussie musical you’ve been waiting for!

 “Dripping with detail and definition…the audience is gifted an enlightening, funny and hugely entertaining show.” ★★★★★ – Sydney Scoop

“In The Lucky Country, we see that the act of defiance can be joyful and unifying.” ★★★★½ – Susie Go See

PART OF MELT FESTIVAL

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Music and Lyrics by Vidya Makan in collaboration with Sonya Suares

Director – Sonya Suares
Musical Director & Orchestrator – Heidi Maguire
Choreographer – Amy Zhang
Cultural Advisor – Chenoa Deemal
Set and Costume Designer – Emily Collett
Lighting Designer – Rob Sowinski
Video Designer – Justin Harrison
Associate Lighting Designer – Lucia Haddad

"Touches the sublime…instantly unforgettable…it’s remarkable" ★★★★ ½
Sydney Morning Herald
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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Wed 22 Oct 2025
7:00PM
Thu 23 Oct 2025
7:00PM
Fri 24 Oct 2025
7:00PM
Sat 25 Oct 2025
7:00PM

VENUE

Underground Theatre

TICKETS

Admit
$42*
WED (PREVIEW ONLY)
Adult
$55*
Concession
$50*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

70 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for 16+

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

Contains adult themes

Contains sexual references

Some themes may be sensitive for First Nations peoples.

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
AUSLAN Performance - 24 OCT, 7:00PM
Presented in partnership by Melt Festival and Hayes Theatre Co

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Music and Lyrics by Vidya Makan in collaboration with Sonya Suares

Director – Sonya Suares
Musical Director & Orchestrator – Heidi Maguire
Choreographer – Amy Zhang
Cultural Advisor – Chenoa Deemal
Set and Costume Designer – Emily Collett
Lighting Designer – Rob Sowinski
Video Designer – Justin Harrison
Associate Lighting Designer – Lucia Haddad