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10 JUL - 8 AUG
Lucky Stiff
Presented by Mad March Theatre Co in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
One dead uncle. Six million dollars. A vacation to die for.
Direct from the Tony Award-winning writing team behind Ragtime and Seussical, Mad March Hare Theatre Co and Hayes Theatre Co proudly present Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s sensational cult-classic musical farce, Lucky Stiff.
When mild-mannered English shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon unexpectedly inherits a staggering six-million-dollar fortune from his late American uncle, he believes his ship has finally come in. The catch? A bizarre final request: Harry must take his uncle’s embalmed corpse on an extravagant, action-packed. holiday to Monte Carlo. Think Weekend at Bernie’s reimagined as a high-class, high-stakes musical romp. Armed with sunglasses, a wheelchair, and total desperation, Harry must frantically pass the body off as alive while evading a gun-toting ex-mistress and a relentless Brooklyn dog shelter rep.
Based on Michael Butterworth‘s novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo, this deliciously naughty and frantic murder mystery is a masterclass in slapstick comedy brought to you by acclaimed director Claudia Barrie and legendary Musical Director Michael Tyack.
Prices
Preview
Full price $79
Concession/Group (8+) $69
Under 35 $69
Mid-week matinee
Full price $89
Concession/Group (8+) $84
Under 35 $84
Weeknight/weekend matinees
Full price $94
Concession $89
Group (8+) $85
Under 35 $79
Weekend – Fri, Sat and Sun nights
Full price $99
Concession $95
Group (8+) $90
Under 35 $89
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.
Times
Tuesdays 6:30pm
Wednesdays to Saturdays 7:30pm
Thursdays & Saturdays Matinee 1:30pm
Sundays 5:00pm
Running time
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes – including interval.
Venue
Hayes Theatre
19 Greenknowe Avenue, Potts Point, NSW
Bookings
Hayes Theatre Co subscription bookings now open.
General public tickets on sale 12 November 2026.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Content warnings
TBC
Additional Info
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Cast and creatives
Director Claudia Barrie
Musical Director Michael Tyack
Associate Producer William Tukia-Edwards
Production Consultant Cecilia Kwong
Vocal Supervisor Erin Clare -
Accessibility
Hayes Theatre Co is accessible to everyone. We encourage all customers with access requirements to get in touch with us so we can discuss your requirements. Our theatre includes road-to-stage step-free access, and we have several dedicated accessible seating areas.
A lift operates from the theatre entrance to the foyer and entry to the auditorium is via the side door located off the balcony for those who have difficulty managing stairs. Please speak to the Box Office Assistant upon arrival at your performance to arrange access. Our staff and volunteer crew will assist in navigating these access points.
Wheelchair Seating
A limited number of accessible seats are available in the front row of the theatre (A13-A15). These, as well as Companion seats, can be purchased through the ‘Book Now’ link.
Please contact the box office on (02) 8065 7337 or visit our Accessibility Page if you have any questions regarding our accessibility.
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How do I get there?
Train
Kings Cross Station
Use Darlinghurst Road exit, turn left and walk to Greenknowe Avenue and turn right. Approximately 8 minutes.Bus
Catch the 311 from Wynyard or Central and disembark on Greenknowe Avenue.
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Parking
Kings Cross Car Park, Ward Avenue
$15 flat rate weeknights after 6pm. $16 all day on weekends.
$18 for all day parking with validation of parking ticket at the theatre.Limited one-hour street parking
