About the Show

From the company that brought you Kinky Boots, Chookas Entertainment is bringing the smash hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, strutting into Newcastle this December. Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical is coming to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre from 17 to 20 December 2026 for five shows only. Based on the Oscar winning, groundbreaking film, this dazzling musical comedy follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming journey across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a joyful celebration of friendship, love, acceptance, and being unapologetically yourself. This spectacular musical extravaganza features an iconic soundtrack of 80s and 90s disco and dance anthems including Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Love the Nightlife, True Colours, Finally and many more. Do not miss the party of the year. Be fierce, be fabulous, and get ready to shake your groove thing this December at the Civic Theatre Newcastle.

Location

Civic Theatre Newcastle

Dates & Times

Thursday 17 December, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Friday 18 December, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Saturday 19 December, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Saturday 19 December, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sunday 20 December, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Website

Visit the Chookas Entertainment website for further information - https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical-2026