Gatz

A highlight of the 2026 Adelaide Festival. Imagine walking into an ordinary office and watching it transform into the roaring 20s world of The Great Gatsby. That’s the magic of Gatz, a groundbreaking theatre production by New York’s acclaimed Elevator Repair Service. Over eight-and-a-half hours (including generous breaks), every word of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is spoken aloud and brought to life by a cast of 13 in a setting you’d never expect.

This is not an adaptation, but rather the whole novel itself, staged in full, and hailed by The New York Times as “the most remarkable achievement in theatre not only of this year but also of this decade.”

It’s an immersive literary experience that has captivated audiences worldwide, from New York to Abu Dhabi to Oslo. Critics have called it “astonishing,” “mesmerising,” and “a once-in-a-lifetime event.”

In an era where instant gratification is the norm, Gatz invites us to slow down and savour every word of Fitzgerald’s iconic text. Theatre lovers, literature enthusiasts, and those seeking an unrepeatable Adelaide Festival experience, this is your chance to experience this global phenomenon.