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Tina – the tina turner musical adelaide festival centre’s festival theatre from april 2024 new tickets on sale today due to popular demand.

Producers are thrilled to announce a further release of tickets for the Adelaide season of the critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale today, Thursday, February 8.

The electrifying musical sensation, TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL , has already set Theatre Royal Sydney ablaze with its explosive performances, countless sold-out shows, and receiving standing ovations and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. The award-winning show will arrive at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre from April 24.

For tickets and information, visit www.tinathemusical.com.au

Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment , Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. 

Since its highly anticipated premiere in Sydney, TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has captured the hearts of audiences with its powerful storytelling, incredible performances, and iconic music. Featuring 23 hit songs including, “Simply The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary” , this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including BEST MUSICAL (Tony Awards) and BEST NEW MUSICAL (Olivier Awards).

  “SIMPLY THE BEST” – Daily Telegraph

“ Electric ” - The Guardian

“ An absolute joy” – The Australian

“An exhilarating night at the theatre” – Limelight

In Australia, the coveted role of Tina Turner is played by Ruva Ngwenya who has been gracing our stages since her early years with her first professional role in 2013 as Shenzi in The Lion King .  Ruva has performed in a string of successful musicals; We Will Rock You , Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Ragtime and Moulin Rouge The Musical , solidifying her as one of musical theatre’s most sought-after performers.  The role of Ike Turner is played by Australian triple threat and multi-platinum selling performer, Tim Omaji. Tim’s theatre credits include Toulouse-Lautrec, in the original Australian cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the standout role of Benny in the critically acclaimed and sold-out season of the Hayes Theatre Company’s production of In The Heights and the lead role of Tyrone Jackson in  Fame The Musical .

The TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL cast also includes principals Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy as Tina Turner alternate, Ibinabo Jack playing Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG) and Adelaide’s own Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam. Also from Adelaide, 11-year-old Natanya Randeniya , who will play the role of Young Alline in the Adelaide and Perth seasons.   Jayme-Lee Hanekom plays Tina’s sister Alline Bullock and one of the Ikettes, Augie Tchantcho plays Tina’s father Richard Bullock, Rishab Kern as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill, Matthew Prime as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Mat Verevis as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, John O’Hara as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten and Blake Erickson as musician Martyn Ware and Carpenter. Ensemble members include Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Abu Kebe as Ronnie, Jenni Little as Toni, David Mairs-McKenzie as Craig , Emily Nkomo as an Ikette , Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Ilana Richardson, Tendai Rinomhota, Noel Samuels, Ina Seidou, Rebecca Selley as an Ikette and Tigist Strode as an Ikette.

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast , set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson , musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck , lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet , sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg , projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates .

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner received its world premiere in April 2018 in London’s West End, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical . The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Autumn 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022.  In 2023 alongside the Australian production, the European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opened.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.  When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021 , Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).

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TINA – The Tina Turner Musical | Adelaide | 24 Apr – 31 May 2024

April 2, 2024

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is rollin’ into Adelaide in April 2024!

Experience the inspiring life story of tina turner, the queen of rock ‘n’ roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them..

Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “Simply the Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary”, this smash-hit musical is bringing Australian audiences to their feet night after night.

With critics calling it “an absolute joy” (The Australian) and “dynamite” (Sydney Morning Herald), this heart-pumping production is guaranteed to raise the roof at the Festival Theatre!

READ OUR ADELAIDE REVIEW

Tickets for Adelaide go on sale to the general public Tuesday 5 September 2023 at 12 noon.

Ticket prices range from $69 to $159.

BOOK TICKETS VIA TICKETEK

Duration: 2 Hours and 45 minutes including 20 minute interval.

NOTE: Please note this production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse language, racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.

Auslan interpreted performance available on 16 May 2024.

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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Festival Centre website .

What :   TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

When :     24 April – 31 May 2024

Where :    Festival Theatre | King William St, Adelaide 

Who :    *Recommended age 14+ (*please see note above)

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New Tickets Released For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Adelaide

New tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, November 30.

Following popular demand, new tickets have been released for the Adelaide season of the critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL. They will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, November 30.

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The electrifying musical sensation, TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL, has been setting Theatre Royal Sydney ablaze with its explosive performances, receiving standing ovations and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike and will arrive at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre from April 24 in 2024.  

For tickets and information, visit  www.tinathemusical.com.au

Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with  Stage Entertainment ,  Tali Pelman  and the late  Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. 

Since its highly anticipated premiere in Sydney, TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL has captured the hearts of audiences with its powerful storytelling, incredible performances, and iconic music. Featuring 23 hit songs including, “Simply The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including BEST MUSICAL (Tony Awards) and BEST NEW MUSICAL (Olivier Awards).

In Australia, the coveted role of  Tina Turner  is played by Ruva Ngwenya who has been gracing our stages since her early years with her first professional role in 2013 as Shenzi in The Lion King.  Ruva has performed in a string of successful musicals; We Will Rock You, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Ragtime and Moulin Rouge The Musical, solidifying her as one of musical theatre’s most sought-after performers.  The role of Ike Turner is played by Australian triple threat and multi-platinum selling performer, Tim Omaji. Tim’s theatre credits include Toulouse-Lautrec, in the original Australian cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the standout role of Benny in the critically acclaimed and sold-out season of the Hayes Theatre Company’s production of In The Heights and the lead role of Tyrone Jackson in Fame The Musical.

The TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL cast also includes principals  Jochebel Ohene MaCcarthy  as Tina Turner alternate,  Ibinabo Jack  playing Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG) and Adelaide’s own Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.  Jayme-Lee Hanekom plays Tina’s sister Alline Bullock and one of the Ikettes, Augie Tchantcho plays Tina’s father Richard Bullock , Rishab Kern as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill , Matthew Prime as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Mat Verevis as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, John O’Hara as Record Producer Phil Spector  and Lyricist Terry Britten and Blake Erickson as musician Martyn Ware and Carpenter. Ensemble members include Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Abu Kebe as Ronnie, Jenni Little as Toni, David Mairs-McKenzie as Craig, Emily Nkomo as an Ikette, Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Ilana Richardson, Tendai Rinomhota, Noel Samuels , Ina Seidou, Rebecca Selley as an Ikette and Tigist Strode as an Ikette.

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner  Katori Hall  with  Frank Ketelaar  and  Kees Prins , TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee  Phyllida Lloyd  with choreography by Tony Award nominee  Anthony Van Laast , set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee  Mark Thompson , musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by  Nicholas Skilbeck , lighting by Tony Award nominee  Bruno Poet , sound by Tony Award nominee  Nevin Steinberg , projection design by Tony Award nominee  Jeff Sugg , orchestrations by Tony Award nominee  Ethan Popp  and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner  Campbell Young Associates.

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist  Tina Turner  received its world premiere in April 2018 in London’s West End, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Autumn 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022.  In 2023 alongside the Australian production, the European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opened.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time,  Tina Turner  won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.  When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021,  Tina Turner  became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).

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Following sold-out performances in Sydney & Perth, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is rollin’ into Adelaide from 24th April! Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,

who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Featuring more than 20 of Tina Turner's most iconic hits, including “Simply the Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary”, this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night.

With Australian critics calling it " an absolute joy ” (The Australian) & “ high in energy and big in emotion ” (The West Australian), this smash-hit musical is set to raise the roof at the Festival Theatre!

Whether you're a massive Tina Turner fan or just looking for an unforgettable night out,

we guarantee you'll have simply the best time at TINA!

Simply the best incentives for organising a group!