STARS TROY SUSSMAN
ALEXIS FISHMAN
WITH SIGRID THORNTON
LEAD AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
OF LONDON’S TWICE SOLD OUT NEW PRODUCTION OF
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the multi award winning critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof has today announced its fresh Australian star cast for its Australian Premiere and performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Leading the high-octane cast as Tevye is Australian and West end star Troy Sussman, whose illustrious career has spanned over 40 years with shows including Back to the Future, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables and Disney’s Aladdin.
Beloved and decorated Australian icon Sigrid Thornton will star into the role of Yente, treating audiences to her first starring role in a musical in over a decade.
Fresh off an award-winning new production tour of Anne Being Frank, Alexis Fishman is Golde, and introducing rising stars Freya Boltman (Yiddish Divas) as Tzeitel, Ellen Ebbs (Head Over Heels) as Hodel and Caity Plummer (Sunset Boulevard) as Chava.
Internationally acclaimed violinist Ben Adler is The Fiddler.
The extraordinary cast is completed by Maxwell Simon, Felix Star, Jacob Steen, Ritchie Singer, Danielle Barnes, Nina Carmen, Romy Juliette Glass, Ksenia Teliatnikova, Andrew Dunne, Damien Bermingham, Mark Doggett, Rubin Matters, Anthony Sheppard, Patrick Whitbread, Alex Mulcahy, Nick Brown, Samantha Stewart, Hanlon Innocent, and Christopher Tendai.
Director of the award-winning, sold-out British production Jordan Fein said, “The talent we saw in the Australian auditions was world-class. I am overjoyed to have assembled this brilliant company to continue the legacy of this beloved story”.
After a sold-out run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2024, the production transferred to the Barbican Theatre where it became the best-selling musical of all time. This “sublime” (The Guardian) and “exuberant” (The Standard) revival has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning spontaneous standing ovations everywhere and five-star reviews. This brand new production is the most nominated musical revival in the history of the Olivier awards, earning 3 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival.
This fresh new production offers a contemporary lens on a great classic musical. Internationally hailed as one of the greatest musicals of all time with one of the finest scores ever written featuring: ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’, Fiddler on the Roof is a classic musical of joy and community and an exuberant celebration of love and life.
It’s 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka, where Tevye, a milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker. As each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar?
This acclaimed production has been powerfully brought to life by visionary and award-winning Director Jordan Fein, whose bold contemporary interpretation has been critically acclaimed for its emotional depth, inventive staging and striking theatrical detail. Under Fein’s direction, the production has become one of the most talked-about musical theatre events of the year on London’s West End. The production reunites designer Tom Scutt and choreographer Julia Cheng, who previously collaborated on the long running and widely acclaimed Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on the West End and Broadway.
The production marks Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s return to Australia, following a triumphant tour of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2024-2025.
“LIBERATING, EXUBERANT – HUGELY MOVING” EVENING STANDARD
“A MASTERCLASS IN BALANCING INNOVATION AND TRADITION. FEIN AND FIDDLER ARE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN” SUNDAY TIMES
“MUSICAL MASTERPIECE” SUNDAY TIMES
“FEELS JUST AS TIMELY, IMPORTANT AND RELEVANT AS IT DID BACK THEN” GAY TIMES
“SHOWSTOPPER. SPEAKS TO THE PRESENT. SUBLIME” THE GUARDIAN
“REVELATORY – THIS IS A MUST SEE” THE STANDARD
“A SIMPLY GLORIOUS REVIVAL” THE TIMES
“JOYOUS” DAILY MAIL
Theatre Royal Sydney
From 31 July 2026
Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane
From 9 October 2026
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
From 31 October 2025
Perth season details to be announced.
Running time: Approx 2 hours 40 minutes (inc. interval)
Age guidance: 12+
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