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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL

THE SECOND COMING

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL

Overview

The sermon on the mount returns to Sydney for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins – co-creator and star of The Wharf Revue and one of Australia’s favourite comic actors – transforms into the visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser, Paul Keating.

Exploring the former PM’s landmark political achievements and personal obsessions, The Gospel According to Paul takes the light on the hill and shines it on a man who grew up in the Labor Party at the knee of Jack Lang, approached economics as an artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our past. This production from Soft Tread Enterprises captures Keating’s eviscerating Question Time wit and wraps it up in a Zegna suit.

With fresh takes on Keating’s recent media moments and zeitgeist zingers, no scumbag is safe in this show, not even our humble narrator. 

“A hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show.” (Limelight)

A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will

Creative

Cast

Jonathan Biggins

Director

Aarne Neeme

Designer

Mark Thompson

Lighting Designer

Verity Hampson

Sound & Video Designer

David Bergman

Marketing Image

Holly Ward

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Venue Details

Wharf 1 Theatre
Wharf 1 Theatre, Wharf 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000

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Event Details

Previews
6 - 9 Nov
Night with the Artists
23 Nov 6:30pm
Season
6 Nov - 20 Dec 2026
Approx. Duration
90 mins, no interval
Content
Strong language.

Duration and content are subject to change.


Tickets

Adult
$69 - 206Tooltip circle icon with an exclamation mark
Australian Seniors Card
$69 - 206Tooltip circle icon with an exclamation mark
Australian Pensioner
$69 - 206Tooltip circle icon with an exclamation mark
Australian Full Time Student
$69 - 206Tooltip circle icon with an exclamation mark
Under 30
$49 - 206Tooltip circle icon with an exclamation mark

Transaction fees may apply: $0 Online Season Ticket bookings, $8.95 single ticket bookings.
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.


Accessible Performances

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Sat 5 Dec 1:30pm

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Tue 8 Dec 6:30pm

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Sat 12 Dec 1:30pm

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