By overwhelming demand, the wickedly funny singer, songwriter and satirist Denis Carnahan is making a triumphant return to the stage this summer with his hilarious one-man cult hit musical comedy show, Cricket The Musical.
Playing in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney from November 2025 through to January 2026, Cricket The Musical will follow the English Cricket Team’s tour of Australia.
Denis Carnahan said:
“The 2025/26 cricket season is destined to be filled with controversy and pantomime. From the World Test Championship to the West Indies series, followed by the always hilarious touring English Cricketers. They’re still smarting from the Farce of the Wandering Bairstow, and sure to bring the slapstick of Bazball.
Add to that the drama of last season’s Indian shoulder charges and send offs and the burlesque of the Big Bash. You have more comic narratives than any music theatre librettist could ever dream of!
So I can’t think of a better time to tour Cricket The Musical. It will bring people together around their shared love of the game while the energy is high and the crowds are buzzing around the country this summer.”
Australia’s hardest working musical sports satirist will use his unique satirical spin to review all the standout moments of the summer’s cricket. He’ll also share the game’s history of treachery, villainy, facial hair, and illegal abrasives.
For almost two decades, Denis Carnahan has been producing songs and parodies about the many colourful characters and controversies Australian sport produces. They go to air weekly on the ABC, and have previously featured on The Footy Show, Fox Sports, Triple M and many more.
His songs about Stuart Broad’s sportsmanship, MCC selection policies, Mitchell Johnson’s moustache and other sports have had millions of hits on YouTube.
So prepare yourself to boo the villains and cheer the heroes as Cricket The Musical brings songs to life on stage. With videos, sketches and caricatures, it will celebrate the many controversies of this summer’s matches.
Cricket The Musical runs from 19 November 2025 in Perth at State Theatre. It then tours the country throughout December and January.
Tickets and full tour schedule dates are available at the website.
Website: https://cricketthemusical.com.au/
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/cricketthemusical
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Australian Tour Dates:
Perth 19 – 20 November, Studio Underground, State Theatre
Brisbane 2 December, The Old Museum, Bowen Hills
Adelaide 14 December, Lion Arts Factory
Melbourne 27 – 28 December, The Show Room, Arts Centre Melbourne
Sydney 3 – 4 , 9 -10 January, The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
