The first cast members have been revealed today for the Australian premiere of Cluedo. The world’s favourite murder mystery board game is coming to life on Australian stages from January 2026.
The cast for the game of whodunnit that’s gripped generations will include Genevieve Lemon (The Piano, Sister Act) and Grant Piro (Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None).
Lemon will play Mrs Peacock, while Piro will play Wadsworth, the butler. Craig McLachlan, who was previously announced, has withdrawn from the production.
Based on the fan-favourite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie, Clue and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game that is the 5th highest selling board game of all time, Cluedo is the ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Tickets for the much-loved play will go on pre-sale today for the Melbourne season, which opens at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in February 2026, as well as Brisbane’s QPAC in January, Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide from March and Theatre Royal Sydney from April 2026.
Cluedo is to be directed by Luke Joslin, who most recently directed the critically acclaimed and sell-out production of Grease for Crossroads Live, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, which recently completed a successful season at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
Cluedo – also known as Clue in the US – has played on stage in the US and the UK to great success and sell out shows.
The film Clue is regarded as a cherished cult classic and featured a stellar cast including Tim Curry, Lesley Ann Warren, Christopher Lloyd and Madeleine Kahn.
Audiences will join the suspicious and slightly eccentric dinner guests Mr Green, Colonel Mustard, Mrs Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet and Mrs White as they arrive at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Professor Peacock in the library with the wrench? One thing’s certain, everyone has something to hide.
This fast-paced, farcical comedy-thriller is a killer night of entertainment for fans of the board game, lovers of classic mysteries, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh with their larceny.
Grab your trench coat, channel your inner detective, and prepare for an evening of deadly fun!
Further casting announcements will be made in the coming months.
Tickets on sale for the Brisbane and Melbourne seasons now via www.cluedoplay.com.au.
Cluedo premieres 7 January 2026 at The Playhouse, QPAC Brisbane. It then tours to Melbourne in February, Adelaide in March and Sydney in April.
Tickets: https://cluedoplay.com.au/#tickets
Website: https://cluedoplay.com.au/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/cluedotheplay/
Photo credits: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
2026 Australian Tour Dates
Brisbane 7 January to 1 February 2026, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Melbourne from February 2026, Comedy Theatre
Adelaide from March 2026, Her Majesty’s Theatre
Sydney from April 2026 Theatre Royal
Based on the screenplay Clue by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE.
By special arrangement with Clue On Stage LLC. Originally produced at Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA. Clue developed by Cleveland Playhouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. CLUE and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. (c) 2025 Hasbro. Licensed by Hasbro
