Dinner Before The Last Ship
The Last Ship — written, composed and starring 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting alongside reggae icon Shaggy — plays exclusively at QPAC's new Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 9 April to 3 May 2026. This is the first time the southern hemisphere has seen the show, and the first time a global artist of Sting's stature has taken up residency at QPAC.
With 29 performances and no season extensions, tickets are limited. If you're going, dinner at Sage Yellowfin is the natural first stop — we're closer to the Lyric Theatre, QPAC than any other full-service restaurant in South Bank.
The Lyric Theatre, QPAC has strict lockout — once the show starts, latecomers may not be admitted until an interval. Don't cut it close. Here's how to plan:
| Show time | Arrive for dinner | Allows for | Walk to QPAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm | 5:45pm | 2 courses + drinks | Leave by 7:20pm |
| 8:00pm | 6:00pm | 2 courses + drinks | Leave by 7:50pm |
| 8:00pm | 5:30pm | 3 courses | Leave by 7:50pm |
Tell us your show time when you book — we pace the service so you're not watching the clock. The walk from our front door to the Lyric Theatre entrance is 2 minutes. We'll point you in the right direction when you leave.
The right pre-show meal is satisfying without being heavy — you want to enjoy the performance, not be digesting through act two. Here's what works well at Sage Yellowfin before a show:
For the non-seafood person at the table: the eye fillet steak is consistently our best executed meat dish. Arrive at 6pm, order by 6:15, and you're walking to QPAC by 7:45 with time to find your seat.
Sage Yellowfin on Little Stanley Street is 160 metres from the QPAC Lyric Theatre, QPAC — a 2-minute flat walk. We specialise in pre-show dining and time your service around your curtain call. Book by 6pm for 8pm performances.
Book for 6:00pm for an 8:00pm show — this gives you two comfortable courses and a drink, with time to walk to QPAC. For three courses, arrive at 5:30pm. Always mention your show time when booking so we can pace service accordingly.
Sage Yellowfin is at 24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank — approximately 160 metres from the Lyric Theatre entrance. It is a flat, well-lit 2-minute walk. We'll point you in the right direction when you leave.
Yes — The Last Ship is Brisbane's biggest show of 2026. Every performance night will have high demand across South Bank restaurants. Book your dinner table at least 2-3 days ahead for show nights. Same-day bookings may be available by phone or WhatsApp but can't be guaranteed.
Yes — international reggae icon Shaggy has joined the cast of The Last Ship alongside Sting, performing exclusively at Brisbane's Lyric Theatre, QPAC for the full season from 9 April to 3 May 2026.
Yes — we regularly host groups of 4 to 20 for pre-show dinners. For groups of 8 or more, contact us directly by phone or WhatsApp so we can arrange seating and timing to ensure everyone is at QPAC with time to spare.
Book your pre-show table at Sage Yellowfin. 160 metres from the Lyric Theatre, QPAC — service timed to your curtain call.
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