I once appeared in a Daily Mail article because I am fat. No, I wasn’t one of the tragic headless fatties whose callipygian rears grace OBESITY CRISIS YOU’RE ALL GOING TO DIE AND YOUR CHILDREN WILL TOO public health announcements. It was a tiny reference in a long article (I was not named) and it […]
Theatre Works: Double Your Impact with Matched Funding
There has never been a better time to donate to Theatre Works. A generous donor has offered us $10,000 of matched funding: for every dollar we raise they will match us dollar for dollar up to $10,000! But only until December 31st. In 2019, we want to inspire more people to discover, create and love […]
Chapter One: Theatre Works’ 2019 Season Launch
There was an amazing community vibe at Theatre Works this week. Acland Street was full and buzzing as we announced Chapter One, 2019 at Theatre Works. We kick off Chapter One at Theatre Works with our Midsumma Hub. In January Theatre Works transforms into a playful, provoking and proud Midsumma Festival hub. Think Britney (Spears […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview With Sheree Stewart
Emerging queer Aboriginal artist Sheree Stewart is ready to unleash the world premiere or her one woman show this Melbourne Fringe Festival. Pilepileta (Wemba Wemba language meaning ‘to shine, glitter”) is Stewart’s unapologetic and raw account of being a queer Aboriginal woman in a small redneck town. SS: Pilepileta is a hard story as it touches on topics […]
Abundance Fundraiser 2018
We would love for you to join us for ABUNDANCE 2018, a night of entertainment and gourmet food by Claypots – all in support of Theatre Works. Hosted by the magnetic QUEENIE VAN DE ZANDT, the evening is bound to leave you short of breath before you’ve finished your first glass of wine. ABUNDANCE 2018 […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview With Amanda Crewes
One Punch Wonder is a timely look at male violence and how masculinity has become synonymous with aggression. Through her visceral exploration of the Coward’s Punch, director and writer Amanda Crewes hopes the piece will inspire audiences to look for change in themselves and with their friends and family. The inspiration for the show came from […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview With The Cast of Warriors
In Warriors, five young people (a warrior princess, a sport-loving young man and his cos-playing sister, a bright student from the country and her very ill sister in hospital) share their dreams and face their fears. Through three non-linear narratives, playwright Hayley Lawson-Smith explores the idea of what being a hero means and is a rare […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview With Jayde Kirchert
It’s almost impossible these days to leave your house and not be bombarded with images of how you should look, dress and feel. Citizen Theatre will be examining obsessions with “looking perfect” in their unique work, Ascent. Imagine if this obsession with self-improvement results in improving yourself to death. “Ascent has been the result of months and […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview With Rachel Mars
It’s one of the seven deadly sins. We are told not to be envious of people’s successes. Unless of course if you attend Our Carnal Hearts. Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the show looks at the hidden workings of one of our uglier emotions. Written and performed by Rachel Mars, Our Carnal Hearts has received […]
Melbourne Fringe Festival at Theatre Works
From circus to dance to feminist musical theatre to dissections of masculinity to experimental performance art to ten minute quickies, Theatre Works have an abundance of innovative and exciting shows to choose from this Melbourne Fringe Festival. Kilter – One Fell Swoop September 11 – 6 Using nine metre arcs of rolled steel, Kilter is […]