MTC's Production of 37. The play focuses on a local footy team of a small coastal town. They've spent so long at the bottom of the ladder they might as well be welded to it. This year a new hope arrives: the Marngrook cousins. Named after the Aboriginal game that inspired AFL, they’re match fit …
David Williamson, the great Australian Playwright returns with a new comedy, a wise-cracking commentary on wealth inequality and human greed. Featuring Georgie Parker and Kate Raison "The Great Divide," staged at Ensemble Theatre, unfolds as a compelling exploration of human connections amidst societal fractures. Set against the backdrop of a divided community, the play delves …
Corpus Delicti! is a hilarious new comedy whodunnit from the makers of Mystery Radio Theatre. It is 1950 and Vera Brady travels to a mysterious tropical island where she has to contend with a baffling locked-room murder, a werewolf and, worst of all, her stupid ex-husband. She will need to keep her wit dry and …
"A Case for the Existence of God" at Red Stitch Theatre in St. Kilda. It's a thought-provoking exploration of faith and humanity. Ryan, a straight, white man, finds himself struggling with financial instability and the aftermath of a painful divorce. In contrast, Keith, a black, polished individual, is adept with finances and cares for a …
Iconic figures Nadine Garner from ABC's "Savage River" and Max McKenna from "Muriel’s Wedding the Musical" headline this acclaimed family drama. Unveiling a treasure trove of childhood stories, 18-year-old Anna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering a vibrant imagination long forgotten. Determined to break free from the confines of societal labels, Anna confronts her …
"The Trojan War" narrates the tragic demise of Troy. Rooted in the prophesied fate of Paris, whose birth heralds the city's downfall. In an attempt to avert this destiny, Paris is exiled and marked for sacrifice. Setting off a chain of events that ultimately fulfils his foretold role. This production is a vibrant ode to …
Cipta Theatre Company is excited to present our semester one production for 2024: The Last Supper by Elizabeth Browne! ABOUT THE PLAY T-minus 2 hours until the end of the world… Fire ravages the forests; unemployment rates and the cost of living soar; the air is becoming unbreathable. The world is - seemingly - beyond …
Bridget Mackey's "The Exact Dimensions of Hell" delves fearlessly into the aspirations of adolescent girls while serving as a ceremonial dismantling of oppressive influences. In the heart of the Australian suburbs, circa 1998, lies the tale of a fourteen-year-old girl yearning to embrace the mystical arts of witchcraft. Enter an older man who promises to …
Medieval Europe. Plagues, death, squalor. The occasional disembowelment. General unpleasantness. Against this backdrop, a nutrition, luck and talent-starved minstrel is suddenly and unexpectedly offered the holy of holies… a chance to become one of the elite. A King’s Player… in the Danish court of Elsinore. This radiant solo performance brings 16 characters to life in …
Straight White Male: Norm and Ahmed by Alex Buzo followed by Radha and Ryan by Nick Parsons. 1968. An empty street, late at night. A white man stops an Asian student. 2024. It happens again. Different men from different worlds. The same gnawing fear. “Men are seriously confused and angry – but when men get …
Following its wildly popular and sold-out premiere season in 2022, the Sydney Theatre Company's hit production of "RBG Of Many, One" returns to the stage. Heather Mitchell, acclaimed for her award-winning performance (The Conversation), brilliantly embodies Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg reshaped the American legal landscape. As the second woman appointed to the US Supreme Court, …
M.I.A Missing in Action follows the journey of two close friends who harbour deep feelings for each other but struggle to acknowledge them. However, it diverges from the usual cliché romance narrative by infusing elements of camp and psychedelia. This whimsical and innovative production delves into themes of identity, queerness, and navigating unexpected romantic feelings …
Written and performed by Sally McKenzie, directed by Sean Mee, with sound design by J. David Franzke, WAY fuses filmed sequences and live performance to interweave the fictional journey of documentary-maker Lynne with the lived experiences of the women in her film. There’s Julie who lives on the streets, Maysie who sleeps in her car, …
"World Problems" is a mesmerising journey through one woman's memories, blurring the lines between personal recollections and speculative futures. As she delves deeper into her childhood, the distinction between self and the broader world becomes increasingly nebulous. Emma Mary Hall, known for her astute observations, crafts an elegy for the future, blending comedy and terror …
