The Lovers is a musical by Laura Murphy based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
[1][2] The Lovers is described as a fresh and magical pop-infused reimagining that refocuses the story with a modern perspective and questions our enduring search for true love.
[3] The original production was performed from 23 October to 20 November 2022 at the Sydney Opera House, presented by Bell Shakespeare.
Directed by Shaun Rennie, the original production featured a live four-piece band.
The musical was generally well received, being described as "a thrilling piece of theatre" and "a great time".