# Menopause The Musical announces 2026 Australian tour cast **Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus **Event:** Menopause The Musical **Dates:** 16 September 2026; 17 September 2026; 18 September 2026; 19 September 2026; 20 September 2026; 21 September 2026; 22 September 2026; 23 September 2026; 24 September 2026; 25 September 2026; 26 September 2026; 27 September 2026 **Tickets:** http://www.menopausethemusical.com.au/ **Published:** 30 July 2026 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/menopause-the-musical/ Menopause The Musical announces its 2026 Australian tour cast, featuring Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb in the four lead roles. The production opens in Geelong in August, then travels to Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra, with tickets on sale now. --- **THE HEAT IS ON! MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL*****® *****ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR CAST** **Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb set to turn up the heat on stages across the country.** ![Menopause the Musical](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/07/34eb2e6a-4af3-4860-b2cf-3ea147639361.jpg) The global hit ***Menopause The Musical®*** has today unveiled the cast for its 2026 Australian tour, returning to stages across the country from August with a brand-new production. The tour opens in Geelong next month before travelling to Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra, bringing audiences a night of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood. Tickets are on sale now [at](http://atwww.menopausethemusical.com.au)[www.menopausethemusical.com.au](http://atwww.menopausethemusical.com.au). Taking to the stage in this hilarious, feel-good production are four queens of Australian musical theatre: **Catherine Alcorn **as the Professional Woman, **Sally Bourne **as the Housewife, **Lena Cruz **as the Earth Mother and **Chelsea Gibb **as the Soap Star. Best known for her internationally acclaimed portrayal of Bette Midler in *The Divine Miss Bette*, **Catherine Alcorn** returns to ***Menopause The Musical®***following her celebrated performances in the 2023 and 2024 Australian tours. A multi-award-winning performer, Catherine has built an impressive career spanning theatre, cabaret and live entertainment, performing throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States. With a career spanning more than four decades, **Sally Bourne** has entertained audiences across Australia and London’s West End. Making her professional stage debut in the title role of the original Australian production of *Annie*, Sally went on to appear in productions including *Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kinky Boots* and *Sister Act*, most recently appearing in *Ned Kelly: The Musical for Victorian Opera.* Originating the role of Cynthia in *Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical* and portraying Dr Sofia Martinez in the long-running television soap opera *Shortland Street*, **Lena Cruz** has forged a diverse career across stage and screen. Her musical theatre credits include *In the Heights*, *Into the Woods, Hair *and *Singin’ in the Rain*, while recent screen credits include Netflix’s *Heartbreak High*, SBS’s *Erotic Stories* and *Ina*. A favourite with musical theatre audiences, **Chelsea Gibb** launched her career as Roxie Hart in the Australian production of *Chicago*, going on to perform the iconic role throughout Australia and internationally over four years. She has since appeared in many musical theatre productions including *Anything Goes, The King and I *and *Cabaret*, while her screen credits include *Neighbours, All Saints* and *George of the Jungle 2.* ![Four women's headshot portraits arranged in a grid with varying backgrounds and styling.Menopause the Musical](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/07/e361a24c-3037-4229-b678-c7345eb7ef74.jpg) The cast also features **Hester van der Vyver** as understudy. Inspired by a hot flush and a glass (okay… bottle!) of wine, this hilarious, taboo-breaking musical follows four women who meet while shopping. As they swap stories of hormonal heatwaves, memory meltdowns, and midnight sweats, they belt out parodied hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s — including *I Will Survive*, *Hot Stuff*, *What’s Love Got to Do With It*, and *We Are Family* — and discover that menopause isn’t the end, but a bold new beginning, lived with honesty, humour and a new attitude. Since its 2001 premiere, ***Menopause The Musical®*** has played to over 17 million women (and brave men) in more than 500 cities and nine languages. In Las Vegas, it’s the longest-running musical in the city’s history, thanks to a record-breaking 17-year run — and counting. Australia’s love affair with the show began in 2005, when it opened at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre. Originally slated for just two months, the season extended again and again, closing after seven months. Since then, the production has played to more than 1.5 million people across 200+ cities and towns nationwide — and holds the title as the longest-running musical ever to play Brisbane. Produced by SK Entertainment, this new production is brought to life by a creative team led by the multi-award-winning director and choreographer **Cameron Mitchell **(*Putting it Together, Calamity Jane*). Orchestrations and Arrangements by **Damon Wade **(*Jesus Christ Superstar, Zombie! The Musical*), Set Design by **Frances Story ***(Friends! The Musical Parody, Cinderella), *Lighting Design by **Jasmine Rizk **(*Cluedo*, *In The Heights*) and Costume Design by **Christine Mutton **(*Titanique, Hugh Jackman – Broadway to Oz).* ***Menopause The Musical® ***is more than a night at the theatre — it's a celebration of resilience, friendship and finding the humour in one of life's biggest transitions. Tickets are on sale now at [www.menopausethemusical.com.au](http://www.menopausethemusical.com.au). **Geelong Arts Centre** 21 – 23 August  **Riverside Theatre, Parramatta** 27 -30 August **Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne** 2 - 6 September  **Civic Theatre, Newcastle** 11 - 13 September **Adelaide Festival Centre** 16 – 27 September **Twelfth Night Theatre, Brisbane** 30 September – 11 October **Canberra Theatre Centre** 15 – 18 October **Website: **[www.menopausethemusical.com.au](http://www.menopausethemusical.com.au) **Facebook:** [www.facebook.com/menopausemusical](http://www.facebook.com/menopausemusical) **Instagram: **[@menopausethemusical_au](https://www.instagram.com/menopausethemusical_au) ![Menopause the Musical](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/07/79655434-3f70-4225-8990-634bff0245e3.jpg)