The Great Gatsby

Find tickets
From February Just announced!
Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7 Image 8 Image 9
Show promotional image

Runtime

 2 hours including a 25-minute interval

Age Recommendation

Suitable for ages 12 years and older. This show contains mature themes including adultery and death.

BIG Live proudly presents the world premiere of The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey, opening at Sydney’s iconic Capitol Theatre from 19 February.

This dazzling world premiere reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless classic with full theatrical spectacle. Directed and choreographed by Joel Burke, with narration arranged by James Millar, Gatsby’s story is brought to life like never before. 

The score blends masterpieces such as Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime, James P Johnson’s The Charleston alongside bold new compositions by Toby Alexander and Carrick Sugden.

On stage, some of the world’s greatest dancers will deliver a genre-defying fusion of ballet, tap, and jazz. Expect nothing less than breathtaking choreography, bedazzled costumes, spectacular sets and the glitz and glamour of one of the most famous stories of all time.

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey promises to be the most unforgettable theatrical event of the year!

Watch the trailer of The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey.

Cast

Iana Salenko (Select performances)
Ervin Zagidullin
Joel Burke
Abbey Hansen
Mia Zanardo
Giselle Osborne
Emilia Bignami
Huw Pritchard
BIG Live Corps de Ballet

Showtimes for The Great Gatsby

View more dates
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Sun 1 Mar 2026
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Wed 4 Mar 2026
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Fri 6 Mar 2026
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Sun 8 Mar 2026
View all dates

Don't miss out

Sign up to our newsletter to stay updated on the Capitol Theatre, Sydney Lyric and Foundry Theatre. Get show announcements, presale access and more delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe now
image

Frequently Asked Questions

View all FAQs

What is the running time of The Great Gatsby?

 2 hours including a 25-minute interval

What is the age recommendation for The Great Gatsby?

Suitable for ages 12 years and older. This show contains mature themes including adultery and death.

What time do I need to arrive before a show?

We recommend that you arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the performance starts – or earlier if you would like to enjoy a drink in one of the theatre’s licensed bars.

What if I'm late and the performance has started?

Live theatre has a ‘lock-out’ policy; a period after the curtain goes up when late-comers are not permitted to enter the auditorium. Lock-out periods are set by the production and vary from show to show. Patrons arriving late will be admitted when there’s a suitable break in the performance.