Set amongst the 'misfits', 'outcasts' and 'curiosities' of a 1950s Outback travelling show, Sideshow Alley tells the story of Rita, an Italian fortune-teller, Billy, a rugged tent boxer, and Alec, a charismatic drifter, intertwined in a love triangle filled with secrets and lies.

[3] The original Australian production of Sideshow Alley began previews on 20 January 2007 and opened on 3 February 2007 at the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane.

The cast included Christopher Parker (Alec), Alex Rathgeber (Billy), Silvie Paladino (Rita), Robyn Arthur (Bev), Mike Bishop (Tiny), Darren Natale (Lady Chiang), Sally-Anne Upton (Fag Ash Lil), Kellie Rode (Annie), Carrie Barr (Cleo), Anton Berezin (Zeke), Emma Hawkins (Dolly Dot), Paul Ross (Snowy), Bay Abbey (Tiger), Irene Dios (Rosie), Emma Hawkins (Dolly Dot), Glen Hogstrom (Larry/Mikey), Luke Stephens (Tom/Archie), Taneel van Zyl, and Grant Durham.

He indicated that "Young's book needs refinement, especially the problematic second act which pushes for tragedy without offering sufficient context or logic to convincingly carry it through."

Hallett concluded that "Sideshow Alley may not have broken the drought when it comes to producing home-grown musicals, but at least it puts some life and excitement back in the field".