Musical
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Rocks Into Melbourne This June
Fresh off a thunderous, five-star run at the Adelaide Festival, the genre-defying sensation Hedwig and the Angry Inch is set to storm Melbourne for a strictly limited season at the Athenaeum Theatre this June. As part of the RISING Festival, this glam-punk rock musical promises to electrify audiences with its raw energy, rebellious spirit, and a story that hits you right in the heart.
The Legend Returns – With a Fierce New Face
Starring the dazzling Seann Miley Moore (Miss Saigon) as the iconic Hedwig, this new Australian production takes the cult classic to fierce new heights. Moore channels Hedwig’s torn and tortured spirit – a “slip of a girly boy” from Berlin, abandoned in Kansas, caught in the wreckage of love, transformation, and identity. With Moore at the mic, Hedwig becomes a force of glitter, grit, and gender-bending glory.
Described as “lightning in a bottle” (InDaily) and “nothing short of astounding” (Australian Arts Review), Moore’s performance breathes fresh fire into a show that Rolling Stone once hailed as “the best rock musical ever.”
Backed by a Blistering Live Band
This production doesn’t skimp on sound or style. With a brilliant live band led by Musical Director Victoria Falconer and guitar legend Glenn Moorehouse, and a stage wardrobe by queer fashion legends Nicol & Ford, expect a visual and sonic explosion – all fishnets, fury, and full-throttle glam.
Featuring iconic tracks like “The Origin of Love,” “Sugar Daddy,” and “Midnight Radio,” the show blends humor, heartbreak, and hard-hitting rock in a way that’s utterly unforgettable.
More Than Just Hedwig
Sharing the stage is acclaimed performer Adam Noviello (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Jesus Christ Superstar), taking on the role of Yitzhak, Hedwig’s devoted yet defiant partner — and also covering the role of Hedwig. With Noviello’s powerhouse presence and versatility, this duo promises a rollercoaster of chemistry and theatrical brilliance.
An Unmissable Theatrical Event
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch isn’t just a show – it’s a call to arms for anyone who’s ever longed to escape, to reinvent, to love boldly, or to scream against the norm. It’s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, wrapped in fishnets and set to a screaming guitar solo.
“Astonishing… the electrifying gender-bender we need right now” – The Guardian
Hedwig and the Angry Inch plays at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 13 June 2025, tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.au. Get ready to fall in love with Hedwig all over again – or for the very first time.
Previews ONLY $79*
Available for performances 13 – 17 June only.
*A handling fee of $8.80 per transaction applies. Subject to availability.
