The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in Simon Levy’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby. Follow Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, as he passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Meanwhile Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world …
The captivating allure of the azure waters surrounding the picturesque Greek island of Hydra has historically drawn bohemians, artists, writers, and musicians. Among them, expatriate Australian writers George Johnston and Charmian Clift found inspiration during the 1950s and 60s, spending nearly a decade on the island where they produced some of their most notable literary …
Mystery Radio Theatre is the perfect Melbourne theatre experience. Every month experience a fully-scripted, original comedy murder mystery, performed in the style of old-timey radio plays. Actors in elegant evening dress huddle around a microphone and transport you back to the time of classic radio thrillers. Live ad reads and sound effects, musical guests, silly …
Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy, "The Odd Couple," comes to Melbourne. Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney embody the iconic characters of Oscar and Felix, two divorced men who become unlikely roommates. This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, …
"The Flood" is a complex theatrical piece that traces the journey of memory from the perspective of Joanna, a young protagonist. Through a dream-like narrative, we are immersed in the events surrounding Joanna's parents' divorce, exploring the dynamics between her cousin Lily, her mother Harriet, and her father Jonathan. These relationships profoundly affect Joanna, unsettling …
MULTIPLE BAD THINGS is a theatrical performance. It isn't real, yet in a world where self-righteous indignation often overshadows the most marginalised voices, this theatre sometimes feels very real. In this production, set in a nondescript warehouse at the world's edge, three employees face a seemingly futile task. Struggling to collaborate, they confront issues of …
Calamity Practice presents Carpet and Sand by Robert Reid. Carpet and Sand at FortyFiveDownstairs is a tapestry of interconnected stories. Peter Brook and a group of actors journey through the Sahara Desert in pursuit of a new form of theatre. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of sheep suddenly panic and stampede across Oxfordshire. Additionally, a flock …
Calamity Practice presents 100 Reasons for War by Tom Holloway at FortyFiveDownstairs. 100 Reasons for War is a collection of vignettes delving into the essence of war and human nature. This play examines the power of language, the origins of public relations, the contrasts between baboon and bonobo societies, and ultimately, why numerous wars have …
Blackout Songs by Joe White is poised to enthral Melbourne audiences. Following its Olivier-nominated run in London’s West End, in its Australian debut at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre. Directed by the renowned Tom Healey and supported by a dynamic cross-disciplinary creative team. This new play offers a compassionate and unflinching exploration of love, addiction, and …
The Woman in Black is one of the West End's most enduring plays. Now, it will enchant Melbourne audiences at the historic Athenaeum Theatre. This gripping production, presented by PW Productions, Woodward Productions, and Neil Gooding Productions, consequently brings the macabre to Australia. Furthermore, it features a stellar cast and a spine-tingling story that has …
Jimmie Nicol is best known for filling in for Ringo Starr in The Beatles when Ringo was hospitalized with tonsillitis on June 3, 1964. For eight concerts during The Beatles' 1964 world tour, at the height of Beatlemania, Nicol took Starr's place. Although The Beatles, especially George Harrison, wanted to postpone the tour, manager Brian …
AN OPTIMISTIC CATASTROPHE SET IN PREHISTORIC NEW JERSEY, CIRCA. 1942 An immersive and metatheatrical experience that combines farce, burlesque, and satire (among other styles), The Skin of our Teeth is the story of an Eternal Family (The Antrobuses) who narrowly escape one disaster after another, from ancient times to the present. Meet George and Maggie …
Recollection sees Olivia, a mother, trying to piece together her late teenage daughter’s life through a perfume. In the recent past, Molly, a teenage girl, falls in love with Jenna, a new friend at school. Molly’s mother, Olivia, is concerned about Jenna’s insensitivity and self-destructive behavior. Despite these concerns, the relationship between the two girls …
The Odd Couple Sydney. Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy, "The Odd Couple," comes to Sydney. Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney embody the iconic characters of Oscar and Felix, two divorced men who become unlikely roommates. This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the …
Last year's sold-out Red Stitch production of "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?" arrives at the Comedy Theatre for a limited season starting June 29. Stage and screen legend Kat Stewart leads the cast, directed by Sarah Goodes, promising a gripping theatrical experience. Kat Stewart and David Whiteley portray Martha and George. Offering a raw depiction …
