Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - IPAC

19/06/2026

I LOVE YOUR FACES 🎤✨
The Don Lane Story

A father. A son. A legacy brought to life.

Step into a golden era of entertainment with I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story!

Starring his son PJ Lane, this is more than a tribute. It’s a moving journey through family, fame, and the bond between father and son - brought to life with a full-scale variety spectacular.

Expect a big live band, dazzling showgirls, powerhouse vocals, and the kind of show-stopping entertainment we’ve been missing.

🗓 Sat 11 Jul, 3pm
🎟 Book now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/iloveyourfaces/

PJ Lane

18/06/2026

🔥 SECOND SHOW ADDED 🔥

Due to overwhelming demand, a second show has just been announced for The Michael Jackson HIStory Show!

📅 Sat 29 Aug

From the Jackson 5 to global superstardom, relive the music, moves and magic of the King of Pop 👑 Featuring all the hits - 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Beat It', 'ABC', 'Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough', 'Human Nature' and more! All brought to life with a live band, dancers, stunning visuals and state-of-the-art production.

Starring the incredible Garth Field, this is a high-energy, mind-blowing stage experience you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Book now to secure the best seats! https://merrigong.com.au/shows/mj-2/

This is a tribute show and is not associated with the Estate of Michael Jackson.

17/06/2026

🎄✨ This Christmas, the Grandparents Club trilogy bring their hilarious new festive show to Wollongong!

Starring Gold & Silver Logie winner Lynne McGranger alongside Wayne Scott Kermond, Andrew James and Meredith O’Reilly, this heartwarming musical comedy is a joyful celebration of everything we love (and survive!) about family Christmases ❤️

From impossible gift wish lists 🎁 to tricky dietary demands, perfectly timed family arrivals - and keeping the peace! Our favourite gang has it all under control… or do they? 👀

Get ready for retro tunes, big laughs and a whole lot of Christmas spirit in this feel-good show that’ll have you smiling long after the curtain falls!

🎄 Christmas in the Grandparents Club
📅 Wed 11 Nov | 3pm & 7pm
🎟️ https://merrigong.com/christmas

16/06/2026

❄️ CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ❄️

Congratulations to this amazing cast who will bring local Woods-Ray Theatricals production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life!

✨ 15 - 18 Oct
🎟 Book now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/frozen/

❄️CAST ANNOUNCEMENT❄️

After 3 massive days of auditions, we are elated to announce the cast of Disney’s FROZEN! 🤩

A very big thank you to all who auditioned - we had record numbers of attendance and saw some incredible talent from the Illawarra and beyond! ✨

We can’t wait for you to join us in Arendelle this October! Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to grab yours early to avoid missing out! 🎟️

❄️ Disney’s FROZEN
👑 October 15 - 18
📍 Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
🎟 https://aumtco.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/164778



The Woods-Ray Theatricals Inc
Production of
Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group
Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger
Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

15/06/2026

Need a laugh? 😂

Get a taste of what's coming when comedian Anisa Nandaula brings her acclaimed show NO SMALL TALK to Wollongong this week!

Sharp, hilarious and refreshingly honest, Anisa is one of Australia's fastest-rising comedy stars - and you won't want to miss her live on stage.

📅 Fri 19 Jun, 7pm
Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/anisa-nandaula/

Anisa Nandaula

14/06/2026

It's Refugee Week and a chance for us to celebrate the stories, resilience and contributions of people who have sought refuge and built new lives in Australia.

One such story is that of Anh Do.

Arriving in Australia as a refugee, Anh's journey from a small fishing boat to becoming one of Australia's most loved comedians, authors and artists is both inspiring and deeply moving.

Now's your chance to see his acclaimed live show The Happiest Refugee at IPAC in August. Combining stand-up comedy, personal stories, photos and film, Anh shares a remarkable story of courage, family, hope and finding happiness against the odds.

Funny, heartfelt and uplifting, it's a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the rich cultural stories that help shape our communities.

📅 Wed 26 Aug
🎟️ Book now: merrigong.com.au/shows/anh-do/

12/06/2026

Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein in a spectacular concert celebration of Broadway's most beloved musicals.

Featuring a cast of exceptional vocalists, ensemble and a full 23-piece orchestra, An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein brings to life the unforgettable songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The King and I.

From 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' and 'If I Loved You' to 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin', this glorious concert is filled with nostalgia, romance and magnificent music.

📅 Sat 1 Aug, 2pm
🎟️ Book now: merrigong.com.au/shows/rodgers-and-hammerstein/

Sydney Musical and Opera Society

11/06/2026

Make a donation today, and Be Part of the Story!

💜 THIS EOFY - we invite you to 'Be Part of the Story'.

When the curtain rises, the magic may last only a few hours, but bringing a performance to life takes months - and sometimes years of collaboration.

Behind every show are writers, directors, actors, designers, technicians, stage managers, producers, costume makers and countless others working together to create unforgettable experiences for our community.

This EOFY, your tax-deductible donation helps support the people, creativity and craftsmanship that make live theatre possible.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps keep the arts thriving in the Illawarra and ensures future generations can experience the joy of live performance.

✨ Make a Donation today and Be Part of the Story! https://merrigong.com.au/support