PUBLISHED: 10 / September 2025
HUNTER DRAMA’S DARING 2026 SEASON!
Our 2026 Season is Here – And It’s Our Boldest Yet!
Our 2026 Season is officially here! And trust us when we say it’s going to be one wild, glitter-dusted, rule-breaking ride.
This year, our stories are packed with rebellion, heart, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos. From fairytale princesses who aren’t waiting around for happily ever after, to young women taking on the world, to an end-of-year doomsday extravaganza, our students are ready to shake things up on stage.
And yes… after such an incredible response in 2025, our Season Subscriptions are back too — with even more perks for our biggest fans.
The Heroes Fight Back
Artistic Director James Chapman sums it up best:
“This year, the heroes fight back. They cast off glass slippers. They question everything. They speak up when they’re told to stay quiet. They break the rules when the rules don’t make sense. In 2026, our stories roar with rebellion, heart, and a hefty dose of glitter.”
What’s Coming Up
Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you in 2026:
- Once Upon A One More Time (April) – Britney Spears + fairytales + feminism = a jukebox musical like no other.
- The Bugs (May) – A buzzing eco-comedy where honeybees and their insect allies take on humanity.
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream (May) – Our Performance Troupe gets seriously magical with Shakespeare.
- Hollyweird (June) – A brand-new Hunter Drama Original that pokes fun at the golden age of Hollywood.
- Matilda JR. (July) – Everyone’s favourite little genius takes on bullies and wins big.
- Clue: On Stage (August) – A fast, funny whodunit that will keep you guessing.
- Radium Girls (November) – A gripping true story of courage and speaking out.
- Apocalypse Survival Guide (December) – Our end-of-year all-student Original. Think survival tips… but make it theatre.
Subscriptions = More Fun, More Perks
Subscriptions open 1 October 2025 — and if you book two or more of these shows (Once Upon A One More Time, The Bugs, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Clue: On Stage, and Radium Girls), you’ll unlock:
- $10 off each ticket (plus 10% off extra shows)
- First dibs on the best seats in the house
- Exclusive programs (yep, collector’s items)
- Partner discounts at local businesses
- Early pre-sale access + a free program for Matilda JR.
Single tickets will go on sale in 2026.
Looking Back, Leaping Forward
This year you packed out Frozen JR. and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, welcomed the Hunter premiere of Dot & the Kangaroo JR., and cheered us on through our very first Shakespeare production, The Tempest. We couldn’t have done it without you — and now we’re ready to go even bigger.
Want to Be Part of It?
Enrolments for our 2026 workshops open in December:
- 3 December – Returning students
- 10 December – Waitlisted students
- 15 December – General public
From Drama to Musical Theatre, Screen Acting to Improvisation, and our audition-only ensembles (Actors Company and Performance Troupe), there’s a place for everyone here. Every student performs twice a year and can audition for our major productions — so if you’ve ever dreamed of being part of the magic, now’s your chance.
We can’t wait to create, laugh, rebel, and shine with you in 2026. Keep an eye on our socials & hunterdrama.com.au for subscription and ticket updates!