Organization

Singer

Mat Verevis

Narrator / Tommy

Amy Lehpamer

Mrs. Walker

Vincent Hooper

Cousin Kevin

Kanen Breen

Uncle Ernie

Paul Capsis

The Gypsy (Acid Queen)

Matt Hetherington

Captain Walker

Stage director

Roger Hodgman

Lighting designer

Matt Scott

Costume designer

Isaac Lummis

Set designer

Christina Smith

Choreographer

Dana Jolly

Sound designer

Peter Grubb

Video designer

Jamie Clennett

Victorian Opera

Conductor

Jack Earle

Associate Musical Director

Phoebe Briggs

English

The Who's Tommy

Melbourne

Australia

Palais Theatre

The Who's Tommy Townshend

Public

Approved

It’s with deep sadness that we must cancel tonight’s performance of The Who’s Tommy due to COVID related issues.

We have done our best to ensure the season continues despite extremely challenging circumstances, but unfortunately, we are placed in an impossible situation and the Tuesday 1 March performance has been cancelled.

We would like to thank everyone involved in the production for their tireless work, and we appreciate your understanding in these very difficult times for the arts sector.
An electrifying fusion of theatre and rock ’n’ roll, the Australian premiere of The Who's Tommy is set to blow the roof off Melbourne's rock 'n' roll stomping ground, St Kilda's Palais Theatre.

In 1969, The Who's rock opera concept album, Tommy, was a groundbreaking success that sold over 20 million copies and revolutionised how rock'n'roll fused with theatrical works like film, opera and musicals.

The story of Tommy follows our hero's traumatic childhood which leaves his senses paralysed but with a bewildering gift at pinball wizardry. It's this talent that catapults him to international superstardom in an inspiring story of hope, healing, and triumph over adversity.  

The Who's Tommy is a multi-award-winning musical of raw energy and smash hits. Featuring a powerhouse soundtrack with music and lyrics by The Who’s guitarist and vocalist Pete Townshend, get ready to rock with numbers like ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘I’m Free’ and ‘Acid Queen’. 

Be one of the first to experience this true sensation!

The Who's Tommy by Townshend, P., From (2022/2022), Directed by Roger Hodgman,, Conductor Jack Earle, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia

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