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Guide to seeing TINA - The Tina Turner Musical in Melbourne
Here's what you need to know to best enjoy TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, showing in Melbourne from 24 September 2024 to 26 January 2025.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is a heart-pumping production exploring the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. It features more than 20 of her iconic songs, like Simply the Best, What's Love Got to Do with It and Proud Mary.
Here’s your complete guide to seeing TINA – The Tina Turner Musical live on stage in Melbourne. Check out our other theatre and musical guides for other shows playing in Melbourne.
Everything you need to know to see TINA – The Tina Turner Musical in Melbourne
What is TINA – The Tina Turner Musical about?
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is a jukebox musical that depicts Tina Turner's life and music, from her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her transformation into a rock 'n' roll superstar.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical depicts Tina's life story from small town to superstar. All images: Daniel Boud
Is TINA – The Tina Turner Musical suitable for children?
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is recommended for ages 14 and up.
The production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes. As such, it is unsuitable for young children.
Who is in the Melbourne cast of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical?
The stellar cast of Melbourne's TINA – The Tina Turner Musical comprises:
- Tina Turner - Ruva Ngwenya
- Tina Turner (Alternate) - Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy
- Ike Turner - Giovanni Adams
- Zelma Bullock - Ibinabo Jack
- Gran Georgeanna (GG) - Deni Gordon
- Rhonda Graam - Nadia Komazec
- Alline Bullock / Ikette - Jayme-Lee Hanekom
- Richard Bullock - Augie Tchantcho
- Raymond Hill - Rishab Kern, Miles Anthony Daley
- Erwin Bach - Matthew Prime
- Roger Davies - Mat Verevis
- Phil Spector / Terry Britten - Matthew Hamilton
- Martyn Ware / Carpenter - Blake Erickson
- Ikettes - Emily Nkomo, Rebecca Selley, Tigist Strode
- Toni - Emma Hawthorne
- Craig - David Mairs-Mckenzie
- Ronnie - Julius Chase
- Young Anna-Mae - Samara Wheeler, Erianthe Boo Akaata, Zoe Desmier, Lucy Bowyer
- Young Alline - Liliana Yohannes, Cindy Chitenhe, Tacara Blessing Tuazama, Amelia Deb
- Ensemble - Jayme-Lee Hanekom, Augie Tchantcho, Rishab Kern, Matthew Prime, Mat Verevis, Matthew Hamilton, Blake Erickson, Emily Nkomo, Rebecca Selley, Tigist Strode, Emma Hawthorne, David Mairs-McKenzie, Julius Chase, Kristin Paulse, Miles Anthony Daley
- Swing - Tendai Rinomhota, Ilana Richardson, Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Noel Samuels, Nicholas Eaton, Loredo Malcolm, Gus Noakes, Kadesa Honeyhill.
Ruva Ngwenya stars as Tina Turner.
How long does TINA – The Tina Turner Musical go for?
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
Patrons are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their performance start time, to allow enough time to get tickets scanned, go to the bar for a drink or snack, browse the merchandise and to make your way to your seat with plenty of time.
How long is TINA – The Tina Turner Musical showing for?
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will run from 24 September 2024 to 26 January 2025.
Where is TINA – The Tina Turner Musical showing?
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is playing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
How can I buy tickets to TINA – The Tina Turner Musical?
You can purchase TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tickets from Ticketek.
Tickets purchased from any other sources may not be valid, so make sure to buy only from Ticketek.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical features over 20 of her iconic songs.
Restaurants and bars near the Princess Theatre
There are many great Melbourne CBD restaurants to enjoy before a show at the Princess Theatre.
Federici is located at the Princess Theatre (163 Spring Street), and offers a range of 'spuntini' (small plate food options) from 90 minutes prior to each performance.
Popular nearby resutarants include Asian fusion cuisine at Hochi Mama (35 Little Bourke Street), a summery Italian menu Tippy-Tay (101 Flinders Lane), Thai-influenced dining at Dessous (164 Flinders Lane), and Mediterranean dishes at NOMAD (187 Flinders Lane).
Some of the Melbourne CBD's best cocktail bars are close to the Princess Theatre too.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is playing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
How to get to the Princess Theatre
Conveniently located right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, the Princess Theatre is easily accessible via public transport. The closest tram stop is Nicholson Street – Stop 10, which is on Route 86 and 96. Parliament Train Station is also very close to the Princess Theatre.
If you’re more inclined to drive, there are many Wilson Parking car parks nearby.
If you are coming via public transport, use a free journey planner app that can map out the most efficient travel route to the Princess Theatre.
