Keating! The Musical

Director: Neil Armfield AO.

Bold, irreverent and irresistibly entertaining, Keating! The Musical reimagines recent Australian political history with wit, satire and unexpected heart. In Belvoir St Theatre’s production, Jennifer Irwin’s costume designs capture the show’s playful theatricality while clearly sketching the iconic figures at its centre.

Her work blends sharp tailoring with heightened flourishes, supporting rapid character transformations, comedic timing and musical energy. The costumes amplify the production’s humour and intelligence, celebrating personality, ego and spectacle, while allowing the performers complete freedom to drive the story’s pace. The result is a vibrant visual world that matches the musical’s swagger and spark.