After critically acclaimed sell-out seasons across the country, this unmissable political satire returns to office.

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

The sermon on the mount returns to our stages 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 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.

BUY 4 OR MORE & SAVE*

Assemble your cabinet — $75 a head when you book a group of 4+. Normally $79. That’s what we call reform.

Limelight Magazine

"(an) hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show."

ArtsHub

"a masterclass in biographical theatre. Biggins’ superb acting alone carries the play but his sparkling and provocative script, channelling the protagonist’s characteristic acerbic wit, elevates the performance to another level."

Sydney Morning Herald

"Biggins’ finest work"

CAST & CREATIVES

Soft Tread presents
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL
The Second Coming
Written and performed by Jonathan Biggins

CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Aarne Neeme
Designer: Mark Thompson
Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson
Sound and Video Designer: David Bergman
Producer: Jo Dyer
Technical Director: Marcus Kelson
Touring Production Manager: Amy Robertson
Production Manager: Barry Searle
Touring Technician: Sam Read
Company Manager: Tanya Leach
Stage Manager: Tim Burns
Photographer credit: Brett Boardman
Marketing Consultant: Pip Sprott, PS Consulting

The Producers wish to thank:
Arts on Tour
Brother Rory of De La Salle Brothers’ Archives
Opera Australia
Glenn A. Baker

ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

Find out more about accessibility at PHIVE.

Additional Ticketing Information

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

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*Offer valid for A-Reserve seating only when purchasing 4 or more tickets in one transaction. Must select “Group of 4+” after selecting your seats via the drop-down menus under the seating map. Subject to availability. Advertised savings based on the full-price A-Reserve ticket. Not valid for previously purchased tickets. Transaction fee applies.