Songs For A New World Playing at Chapel Off Chapel

Garnering multiple Green Room Award accolades for Best Direction, Best Musical Direction, Best Choreography, Best Lighting, Best Set and Costumes, and Best Ensemble, Soundworks Productions' much-lauded production of Songs For A New World now returns to Melbourne's iconic Chapel off Chapel for a strictly limited season.

From the first note to the last, Songs For A New World invites you to embark on a riveting exploration of hope, love, loss, and the transformative power of choices. Weaving together a tapestry of emotions, dreams, new beginnings, and life-altering moments, this production of Jason Robert Brown's mesmerising song cycle is brought to the stage by a remarkable team of artists.

Visually stunning, this dynamic and innovative season from Soundworks Productions offers audiences a thrilling musical theatre experience. Don't miss the chance to see the show that took Melbourne by storm in 2023!

Soundworks Productions is a community of musicians, actors, and theatre makers. The company works to connect creatives and artists at all stages of their careers to develop their craft, discover innovative practices, collaborate, and create together. As an independent theatre company they champion innovative and challenging presentations of musical theatre works, drawing on a talent pool of both emerging and established artists to present engaging and stimulating theatre. 

"Director Lauren McKenna and producer Benjamin Samuel have tapped into musical expression unlike that which is prevalent in most shows. The result is inspiring." – The Blurb


5 – 10 August 2028

Tues – Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm and 7pm, Sun 2pm

Preview Tuesday 5 August 7:30pm

Opening Night Wednesday 6 August 7:30pm

Tickets: $69 Full, $59 Concession, Grps 6+, and Presale (from 5 June), $50 Preview

Bookings: Online via www.anewworld.com.au (this event has assigned seating)

Venue: Chapel off Chapel (The Chapel) – 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran



Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute interval
Age Suitability: 15+
Warnings: Haze, smoke effects, strobe lighting, loud noises, adult themes