The musical adaptation of Miles Franklin's 1901 novel, praised for its audacity and feminist themes, will visit Canberra, Sydney, and Wollongong as part of the tour.

Critics awarded the production five-star reviews and five Green Room Awards in 2025, including Outstanding Production, highlighting its critical acclaim.

The Melbourne Theatre Company announced a national tour of the acclaimed musical 'My Brilliant Career' in 2026, following its successful premiere and encore seasons in Melbourne.

The 2026 tour will visit major Australian cities: Melbourne from January 23 to February 28, Canberra on March 15, Sydney from March 21 to April 26, and Wollongong from May 8 to 17.

Sydney's Artistic Director Mitchell Butel praised the production for its innovative storytelling and creative execution, predicting strong local audience interest.

The tour will feature returning cast members, including Kala Gare as Sybylla, with high production values and stunning design by Tony Award-winner Marg Horwell, led by director Anne-Louise Sarks.

The interstate presentations are organized as buy-ins by the Sydney Theatre Company, Merrigong Theatre Company, and Canberra Theatre Centre, emphasizing the production's national reach without co-production arrangements.

The tour aims to bring this vibrant Australian musical to audiences across the country, building on its popularity and success.

Created by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant, and Mathew Frank, and directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, the musical has received critical acclaim, including five Green Room Awards.

Premiering in 2024, the production was praised for its storytelling, wit, charm, and innovative take on an Australian literary classic, blending contemporary pop, bush ballad, and pub rock.

The musical will premiere at Southbank Theatre in Melbourne in late January 2026 before touring to other cities from March to May.