Set against the Vietnam War and the seismic social shifts of the late 1960s, HAIR follows a bohemian tribe of politically active, long-haired hippies in New York City. United in their rejection of war, conformity, and repression, they champion a world of peace, free love, and radical self-expression.

At the heart is Claude, a gentle soul torn between his conservative parents and the pull of the counterculture. As he grapples with whether to resist the draft or serve in Vietnam, Claude is swept into a psychedelic world of friends, protests, music, and discovery.

The classic musical began its run on Broadway in 1968 and has inspired millions ever since. A counterculture classic, the show fuses soul-stirring vocals with electric choreography to provide the spirit of revolution for a new generation.

With its iconic rock score (“Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” “I Got Life,” and “Good Morning Starshine”), HAIR broke ground by blending rock music with raw emotion, political commentary, and boundary-pushing storytelling. This production honours the original trailblazers, keeping the soul of HAIR alive while inviting audiences to rediscover the power, poetry, and passion of one of theatre’s most revolutionary works.

This run is starting at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 6 June to 12 July.