Pulling together a team of performers, devisors and creatives from a cross a vast range of theatre and art backgrounds, Phantasmagoria was slated to be an experience unlike anything audiences had ever seen before during its original scheduled run from 6 – 16 May. We can’t wait to present Phantasmagoria in its final form […]
Archive Feature: CUT SNAKE (2013 & 2015)
We’re continuing our 40th birthday celebrations by reminiscing and reflecting on another iconic Theatre Works production, CUT SNAKE. CUT SNAKE is a play written by Dan Giovannoni, Amelia Evans and directed/devised by Paige Rattray. The three collaborated on multiple seasons of the show in 2013 and 2015 at Theatre Works. CUT SNAKE has a long […]
The Hatch Lab Applications Open!
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PROGRAM PDF Let’s face it. Life happens. You’ve been sitting on an awesome idea for a new musical, but you just haven’t taken that next step. Whether your brilliance is sitting in an old notebook from 2015, or it’s in colour-coded folders on your laptop, we want to hear about […]
May 2020 Update
There is a Bonnie Tyler single for almost every occasion in the day to day running of an independent arts organisation. Sometimes it feels like Heaven, almost Too Good to Last, it’s The Best. You’re Getting so Excited making work Straight from the Heart thinking Here I Am in the Limelight. Other times It’s Not Easy and you feel like you are screaming Against the Wind and that you […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview with Romi Kupfer
This week, for TW Talks Tuesday, Romi Kupfer sits down with us to talk about her work developing Singing Swallows, opening up about how this vital work came into being, the challenges she has faced teaching young people about the Holocaust and the importance of telling these stories. I am a theatre maker that has been […]
Meet the Team: Singing Swallows
Singing Swallows by Romi Kupfer was originally slated to premiere at Theatre Works from 17 – 25 April. Although postponed, we are excited to host this vital, beautiful piece at Theatre Works in the future. This week, we shine the spotlight on the artists who have been developing Singing Swallows, and celebrate what they have […]
Tech-Time Thursday: Jungle Bungle Set Design
This week’s spotlight on “Jungle Bungle” continues with Tech-Time Thursday! Designer Jacob Battista has given us an insight into the set design for the show, which will feature a backyard Hills Hoist Rotary Clothesline! Jacob is a Melbourne based theatre designer and practitioner. Hi is currently a CAD Drafter with the Melbourne Theater Company. Jacob completed a Bachelor […]
Archive Feature: Pacific Overtures (2014)
To celebrate 40 years of Theatre Works, we produced an exhibition in association with the Linden Gallery showcasing memorabilia, artwork and marketing content from our four decades of operation. The Reflect and Rejoice Exhibition was unfortunately cancelled due to the global health situation, but we’d still love to share some memories with you from throughout […]
TW Talks Tuesday: An Interview with Vito Midolo
This week, for TW Talks Tuesday, we chat to Vito Midolo from VTM Productions, producer of Jungle Bungle by Craig Christie. Meet Vito Midolo the producer at VTM Productions. I guess my journey started when I graduated with a BA in music theatre in 2013 from the university of Ballarat, now known as federation university. […]
Associate Saturdays: Bronwen Coleman & Voldemort
Every Spotlight week, we’ll be chatting to the Theatre Works associate artist that has been seconded to the production. This week, we’re getting to know Bronwen Coleman, who was attached to “Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody”, presented by Salty Theatre! Who are you? I’m a theatre maker, mum and Lhasa Apso enthusiast. What is your primary artistic […]