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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The con is on.

Get ready to be seduced, swindled, and swept off your feet — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the Hayes 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), Scoundrels is a riot of farcical foolishness, toe-tapping tunes, and whip-smart satire. Expect bold physical comedy, razor-edged elegance, and performances as dazzling as a Riviera sunset. This fresh Hayes production is a joyous wink to the art of performance itself.

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

Event details

Venue: Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point NSW 2011
Bookings: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/dirty-rotten-scoundrels/
Start Date: Tuesday 02 June 2026

Prices
Previews
Full Price $79

Mid-Week Matinees
Adult $94
Concession/Group (8+) $89
Under 35 $89

Weeknights & Saturday Matinees
Adult $94
Concession/Group (8+) $89
Under 35 $89

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Adult $99
Concession/Group (8+) $94

*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.

Times
Tuesday 6:30pm
Wednesday – Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm

Subscriber Night with Q&A Tue 9 Jun
*No matinee performance on Sat 23 May
*No matinee performance on Thu 28 May

Running Time
Approximately 2 hours & 30 minutes – including interval

Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Content Warning
The protagonists of this show are dirty, rotten people. Therefore you will witness: Adult language and themes, innuendo, bawdy humour, and ridicule and mockery that may be offensive to some viewers.

Recommended for ages 12+

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