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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and create, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, and the rich heritage of storytelling that has been passed down through generations.

JOSHUA ROBSON PRODUCTIONS strive toward producing existing theatre pieces and also developing original and unique new works.

JOSHUA ROBSON PRODUCTIONS continues that tradition championing new and diverse Australian talent including directors, choreographers, music directors, musicians, crew and performers, with continued access to the wisdom and advice of key leaders in our industry.

JOSHUA ROBSON

Senior Producer

Since graduating from the VCA in 2011, Joshua has forged a highly successful career on stage, which includes winning the Rob Guest Endowment Award in 2014.

Joshua most recent performance was as Quasimodo in Quasimodo the musical, performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Other stellar credits include Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm in the Hayes Theatre production of A Little Night Music for which he received rave reviews, Victorian Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Little Eggs Collective Production of Metropolis in the role of Joh Fredersen and prior to that, Joshua starred as the titular role in The Phantom of the Opera with Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, for which he was nominated for Best Lead Performance in a Musical at the Sydney Theatre Awards.

Joshua has toured nationally in Shrek the Musical (GFO), Muriel’s Wedding the musical (Global Creatures), My Fair Lady (Opera Australia/GFO), Les Misérables (Cameron Mackintosh), Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical (GFO) and King Kong: Live on Stage (Global Creatures).

In 2024, Joshua joined Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in a lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL – A Concert for Enda Markey Presents and performed in Superstars – A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice for The Very Popular Theatre Company alongside Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino and Chloé Zuel. In March 2025, Joshua will be performing at Arts Centre Melbourne and Sydney Opera House with Disney in Concert!

Joshua is the proud director/ founder of Joshua Robson Productions. JRP has staged and toured productions of Guilty Pleasures, Violet, Songs for a New World, Bonnie & Clyde, the multi-award winning production of In the Heights, City of Angels and Little Women. In 2025, you can catch The Producers at Hayes Theatre from March 29.

SAM HOOPER

Producer of new work

Sam is a 2011 graduate of the VCA Bachelor of Music Theatre, and in 2018, he returned to the VCA to complete his Honours project “The development and enhancement of movement narrative in live theatre”.

Sam was the writer and performer of Death Suits You which won Show of the Week at VAULTS Festival in London and the Spirit of the Fringe award at Edinburgh fringe in 2023. Other performing credits include King Kong Live Onstage (Swing - Global Creatures), Cats (Swing – GWB Entertainment/RUG), Cabaret (Swing – Showtune Productions), Funny Girl (Ensemble – Production Company), Mamma Mia! (Pepper – Louise Withers AA).

Since joining Joshua Robson Productions in 2021, Sam has directed and choreographed their productions of Bonnie and Clyde, and City of Angels for which he received a Sydney Theatre Award nomination for best choreography. Other directing credits include 1&Only (VAULTS), In Loving Memory (Hayes Theatre Co), Nine (Bird College), A Chorus Line (Bird College), Catch Me If You Can (OCPAC), They’re Playing Our Song (Company 11). He was the Associate Director on A Woman Walks Into A Bank (Theatre503) which won the 503 International Playwright award, and Assistant Director on The Apologists (UK Tour).

Sam is thrilled to be heading the development of new work at JRP, with many exciting new projects in the pipeline.

What’s happening?

IN THE HEIGHTS

COMEDY THEATRE, MELBOURNE | FROM 1 AUGUST 2025
HOME OF THE ARTS (HOTA), GOLD COAST | FROM 12 SEPTEMBER 2025

From the musical mastermind, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) comes the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heights – a vibrant and exhilarating productionset in New York’s Washington Heights.

In The Heights tells the story of a tight-knit community on the cusp of significant change. Full of hopes and aspirations, some are about to embark on an incredible journey of love and ambition while others are faced with some of the biggest challenges of their lives, including what it means to be “home”.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's debut musical seamlessly weaves storytelling with contemporary beats, hip hop, salsa, and Latin rhythms.

Following its acclaimed runs on Broadway, at the Hayes Theatre, and the Sydney Opera House, In The Heights is poised to ignite the stage at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne this August, and at Home of the Arts (HOTA), Gold Coast in September. With its high-energy dance numbers, soulful storytelling, and unforgettable music, In The Heights is a must-see theatrical event.

Starring a stellar cast including Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Usnavi, Olivia Vásquez (West Side Story) as Vanessa, Richard Valdez as Piragua Guy and Mariah Gonzalez as Nina Rosario. Under the direction of Luke Joslin, with dynamic choreography by Amy Campbell, both of whom have received Helpmann nominations for this production, the show promises a deeply immersive and unforgettable experience in the heart of Washington Heights.

Don’t miss this colourful and joyous musical that will sweep you up in its celebration of community, culture and the pursuit of dreams.

"Broadway behemoth’s scrappiest show is full of heart" - The Guardian

“a salsa-infused, joyful musical ride" - Time Out

“In the Heights is impossible to resist" - The Australian

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