Javeenbah Theatre Presents: The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals

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Date Reviewed: 12/02/2025

The Woman who loves musicals found herself kicking off 2025 with Javeerbah’s production of “The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals.” I didn’t know what to expect with this one but I was not disappointed.

Directed by Fiona Mumford, with choreography by Charlotte Carozo and musical direction by Alex Angus “The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals” is set in Hatchetfield, where everything seemed normal until people began singing… Then, they began dancing… And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. Whilst this doesn’t seem like a huge problem to me, Paul (A man who doesn’t like musicals) is determined to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future.

The cast and crew of Javeenbah never cease to impress me with the level of professionalism that they put into their productions. From the acting and choreography to the set design everything was of the highest quality for a community theatre production.

Whilst the title of the production might sound whimsical just be aware that this one does come with a content warning: This production contains strong language, depictions of guns & gunshot sound effects, mature themes, audience participation, and the use of slime. It is also set to music (if you hate musicals) so viewer discretion is advised.

Having said that though, if you are a fan of Schmigadoon or are just looking for an exciting night out then I would highly recommend heading down to Javeenbah, support local community theatre by checking out “The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals.”

Javeenbah Theatre is nestled on the corner of Steven and Ferry Street in Nerang, overlooking the Gold Coast skyline. There is ample parking onsite or on the street, and the theatre serves drinks and a small selection of snacks for patrons to enjoy before or during the show.

The theatre is on ground level, surrounded by grass and gravel, but there are no stairs to negotiate for theatre access if you use a mobility aid. The theatre is quite intimate, with excellent views of the stage from any seat in the house, comfortable chairs and ample legroom.

If you are looking for a fun evening on the Gold Coast, I highly recommend attending this show.

To book tickets to The Man Who Doesnt Like Musicals, please visit https://javeenbah.org.au/product/the-guy-who-didnt-like-musicals/

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