The iconic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch is set to electrify Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 13-26 June as part of the RISING festival.
Fresh from its acclaimed run at the Adelaide Festival, this Tony Award-winning sensation—hailed by Rolling Stone as “the best rock musical ever”—returns in a bold new Australian production that promises to be as unforgettable as it is boundary-pushing.
Filipino-Australian powerhouse Seann Miley Moore, celebrated for their groundbreaking role in Miss Saigon, takes on the titular role of Hedwig, a glitter-soaked, hedonistic anti-heroine navigating love, identity, and self-discovery.
Moore’s portrayal of Hedwig—a “slip of a girly boy” from Berlin who finds herself abandoned in Kansas—is a masterclass in raw emotion and unapologetic defiance. With a live band, blazing rock anthems, and a story that defies convention, Hedwig is a raw, rebellious journey through gender, power, and sacrifice.
The musical, known for its glam-punk attitude and sardonic humour, follows Hedwig as she grapples with an idealistic vision of love and the urge to burn it all down. Armed with a battered mic and backed by a rhythm section of Korean-born military wives, Hedwig is pure electricity—dangerous, seductive, sassy, and impossible to resist.
This production, directed with razor-sharp precision, brings Hedwig’s world to life in all its chaotic, glittering glory. It’s a fever dream of lost love, self-discovery, and rebellion wrapped in fishnets and fury. With heart-pounding performances and a soundtrack that blends rock, punk, and soul, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a celebration of individuality and resilience that resonates as powerfully today as it did when it first premiered.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this cult classic in all its raw, unfiltered glory. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.
