Dirty Rotten Scoundrels < Riverside Theatres

Nice guys finish last. Time to meet the winners.

Get ready to be seduced, swindled, and swept off your feet — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is hitting Riverside in a glittering new production that’s all charm, chaos, and con artistry at its most delicious.

Based on the hit 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, this Tony-nominated musical comedy follows two cunning conmen — the elegant, ruthless Lawrence Jamieson and the wildly unpredictable Freddy Benson — as they go head-to-head on the French Riviera in a winner-takes-all game of deception. Their target? A sweet, unsuspecting American heiress. But in a world built on lies and reinvention, nothing — and no-one — is quite what they seem.

With a razor-sharp book by Jeffrey Lane and an irresistibly cheeky score by David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Tootsie, The Full Monty), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a riot of farcical foolishness, toe-tapping tunes, and whip-smart satire.

For fans of the original film, lovers of sharp musical theatre, or anyone who can’t resist a smooth-talking rogue, this one’s for you.

The con is on. Don’t be the last to catch it.

SAVE ON MATINEE PERFORMANCES^{^}

Looking for the best value? Matinee performances offer lower-priced tickets from $59^{^}. Perfect for those daytime escapes to the Riviera… or down to Riverside Theatres.

Thursday 25, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, 2pm

GROUP OFFER^*

Swindle your way to better priced A Reserve tickets when you come as a group.

Group 4+ from $69 or Group 10+ from $64 – normally from $79.

The Scoop

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels gives people exactly what they want: a night of razor-sharp comedy, fabulous music and gorgeous production visuals. Don’t miss this incredible show."

STAGE NOISE

"Crafted for wit, laughter and visual delight, also utterly ridiculous."

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

"“Due for a laugh? Dirty Rotten Scoundrels delivers."

CULTURAL BINGE

"There is a sharpness to the humour that elevates the show above other musical comedies … pure gleeful joy."

LIMELIGHT

"If you need a little escapist pick-me-up, this delightful musical comedy could be just what you need. "

STAGE WHISPERS

"Razor sharp jokes, pitch perfect acting, quirky choreography, nice tunes and a spinning stage"

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

Photography By: John McCrae

MEET THE CAST

ROWAN WITT

as Freddy Benson

Rowan’s career spans film, television and theatre. Theatre credits include Hamilton, Gloria, She Loves Me, and THE BOOK OF MORMON for which he received a Helpmann nod, a Sydney Theatre Award, and a BroadwayWorld Award. Screen credits include All Her Fault, Underbelly, Home and Away, and The Matrix. He can currently be seen as Sean in the Australian adaptation of Ghosts.

BLAKE ERICKSON

as Lawrence Jamieson

Blake is a writer, singer and actor who recently appeared in Cluedo. Past credits include: The Producers, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Shrek, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia! and Cry Baby. Blake received the Best Actor Award at Sydney Fringe Festive for his performance of Orson Welles in the one-man show Pearls Before Swine.

KRISTINA MCNAMARA

as Christine Colgate

Kristina is overjoyed to be playing this bucket list role. Credits include Chicago, Annie, Rocky Horror Show, Sweet Charity and West Side Story. She has performed with Opera Australia across major productions including La Traviata, Carmen and The Ring Cycle. Catch Kristina as a cabaret and Retrosweat regular on The Morning Show.

JORDAN SHEA

as Andre Thibault

Jordan Shea is an award-winning writer and performer, with credits including Malacañang Made Us, DIWA and Kasama Kita. His work has earned the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award and a 2026 National Library Creative Arts Fellowship. As an actor, he has appeared in The Producers, The Witches of Eastwick and I Hate Men: As Read By Men. He is a graduate of the VCA.

AURIÉLE ROQUE

as Muriel Eubanks

US-born Aurélie trained at the UMKC Conservatory and has been based in Brisbane for nearly a decade. Her credits include The Wizard of Oz Arena Spectacular, The Addams Family, Pippin, Rent and Fun Home. She has toured her cabaret Ruby Slipper Chronicles internationally, choreographed major productions, and performed across Australia and Taiwan.

SCARLET LINDSAY

as Jolene Oaks

A graduate of the Elder Conservatorium (University of Adelaide), Scarlet made their professional debut in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Credits include Converted! and Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour. A dynamic cabaret and burlesque performer, Scarlet is set to appear as a supporting lead in an upcoming SBS series (2026).