Bryan Brown and Susie Porter Lead the Stars at The Travellers Australian Debut

The Australian Premiere of The Travellers – Hayden Orpheum, Sydney, 2025 | Photos by Scott Ehler

Cremorne’s Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace was awash with glamour and anticipation this evening as the Australian premiere of The Travellers unfolded in true cinematic style.

Oscar®-nominated writer and director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Mao’s Last Dancer, Ladies in Black) led the parade of stars down the red carpet, joined by the film’s standout cast: Bryan Brown, Susie Porter, Shubshri Kandiah, and Alison McGirr.

The premiere drew an impressive roster of high-profile guests, including Sam Neill, Lisa Wilkinson, and Peter FitzSimons, underscoring the film’s anticipation and the respect it commands within the Australian film community.

With cameras flashing and fans eagerly snapping every moment, the atmosphere combined the elegance of a classic premiere with the excitement of witnessing homegrown talent at its finest. FilmCentral was on hand to capture the magic, with photos supplied by Nixco highlighting the glamour, the smiles, and the cinematic energy of the evening.

The Travellers promises a compelling cinematic journey, and tonight’s premiere offered the first glimpse of its stellar ensemble in action, setting the stage for what could be one of Australia’s most talked-about films of the year.