News and Updates

Casting Update: &Juliet star Lorinda May Merrypor joins AMTF 2026

March 16, 2026

Artistic Director Tyran Parke today announced an exciting casting update for the 2026 Australian Musical Theatre Festival, reinforcing the Festival’s commitment to showcasing leading Australian talent while creating opportunities for artists at every stage of their journey.

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Artistic teams, new shows and new stars announced

February 18, 2026

Today, Artistic Director Tyran Parke announced the artistic teams behind two major musical works to be presented at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival to be held in Launceston, Tasmania from 20 to 24 May 2026, revealing a bold program that brings together Australia’s most celebrated performers with outstanding local and emerging talent.

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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Returns And Nancye Hayes Announced As Festival Patron

December 3, 2025

The Australian Musical Theatre Festival today unveiled its 2026 program, with Artistic Director Tyran Parke announcing a spectacular line-up of artists, performances and special events set to transform Launceston from 20 to 24 May 2026.

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