Overview
Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Tony Award®-winner Anthony LaPaglia stars in the critically acclaimed production that has taken Australia by storm, arriving in Brisbane for a strictly limited season from August 2026.
Hailed as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century – Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is directed by the acclaimed Neil Armfield (Cloudstreet, The Secret River, The Diary of a Madman, Exit the King).
Lauded for his critically acclaimed performance in A View from the Bridge on Broadway, Anthony LaPaglia returns to the world of Arthur Miller as Willy Loman, joined by a company of some of Australia’s finest actors including Helpmann Award and Silver Logie winner Alison Whyte (Faith Healer, The Dressmaker) and Josh Helman (Mad Max – Fury Road, X-Men), delivering a break-out stage performance as Biff Loman, and Ben O’Toole (Boy Swallows Universe for Netflix & 37 for Melbourne Theatre Company).
Death of a Salesman is simply one of the most profound and moving works on the pursuit of success and the post-war American Dream.
Experience this timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations in this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event.
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The most amazing theatrical experience of my life.
3AW -
★★★★★
So gripping that the audience doesn’t make a sound, outstanding.
Limelight -
★★★★⯪
The 20th century’s ‘best play’ is tragically relevant. Anthony LaPaglia’s salesman will convince you of that.
The Age -
Alison Whyte is magnificent…a lightning rod for the play’s fury and compassion.
The Guardian -
★★★★
Anthony LaPaglia leads an electric, devastating tragedy.
The Guardian -
This Salesman is on the money… an exceptional cast led by Anthony LaPaglia.
The Australian -
Anthony LaPaglia’s Willy Loman is a performance for the ages, don’t miss it.
The Plus One
Important Information
Warning
This production addresses themes of suicide and contains elements such as the use of haze and e-cigarettes.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 15+.
Tickets will only be supplied 10 days prior to the performance date.
Lyric Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide
The Lyric Theatre Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.
Official ticketing service for QPAC
QTIX is our official ticketing service with selected packages sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online.
Great discounts available for groups of 6+ available in Tuesday to Thursday performances.
A-Reserve $129
Great discounts available for school groups of 10+. 1 teacher free per 10 students.
Preview and Tuesday to Thursday performances
B & C Reserve
$39 per student
Learning Resources
This resource pack for teachers has been designed to support year 10-12 teachers and students to build on the experience of seeing Death of a Salesman.
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Meet the Cast
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Anthony LaPaglia Anthony LaPaglia as Willy Loman
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Alison Whyte Alison Whyte as Linda Loman
(Faith Healer, The Dressmaker)
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Josh Helman Josh Helman as Biff Loman
(Mad Max – Fury Road, X-Men)
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Ben O’Toole Ben O’Toole as Happy Loman
(Boy Swallows Universe & 37)
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Marco Chiappi Marco Chiappi as Charley
(Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, Coriolanus)
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Darcy Brown Darcy Brown as Bernard / Stanley / Howard (cover)
(Frankenstein, Into the Woods)
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Anthony Phelan Anthony Phelan as Uncle Ben
(Boy Swallows Universe, The Wild Duck)
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Paula Arundell Paula Arundell as The Woman / Linda Loman (cover)
(Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Dracula and The Birds)
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Simon Maiden Simon Maiden as Howard
(West Gate, True West)
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Elizabeth Blackmore Elizabeth Blackmore as Miss Forsythe / The Woman (cover)
(Troy, The Queen’s Nanny)
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Aisha Aidara Aisha Aidara as Jenny / Letta
(Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, A Christmas Carol)
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Grant Piro Grant Piro as Willy Loman (cover)
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Joe Petruzzi Joe Petruzzi as Charley (cover) / Uncle Ben (cover) / Stanley (cover)
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Hugo Gutteridge Hugo Gutteridge as Biff Loman (cover) / Happy Loman (cover) / Bernard (cover)
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Kathleen O’Dwyer Kathleen O’Dwyer as Jenny (cover) / Letta (cover) / Miss Forsythe (cover)
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