We Will Rock You

Overview

When We Will Rock You initially ventured beyond Britain, Australia was the musical's first stop. The year was 2003, and the Ben Elton-directed effort proved as much of a success here as it did in the UK. Spinning a show around Queen's hit songs, the production said it would rock us — and boy did it live up to that promise.

That's the crazy little thing about jukebox musicals: with the right tracks, tale and talent, they can make audiences feel like they're the champions of the world. Who doesn't want to see a narrative set to their favourite tunes, and sing along as it all unfolds? Yes, this is real life. No, it's not just fantasy (although the resulting story of Galileo Figaro, Scaramouche and Killer Queen is, of course).

Yep, the three iconic characters are back as We Will Rock You returns to Australia for the first time in more than a decade — and the iconic sounds of 'Radio Ga Ga', 'Under Pressure', Another One Bites the Dust' and 'Fat Bottomed Girls' do as well. With Gareth Keegan, Erin Clare, Casey Donovan and Brian Mannix among the cast, the new production is certain to break free of all expectations. Our tip: find somebody to love to take along.

Image: Jeff Busby.