Backstage Blog

Dost thou eyes deceive you? Take a dig through a few shots from The Ghostlight League's William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs ahead of their opening night tonight at Theatre Works! Images: Tom Noble William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs plays 5 - 15 August at Theatre Works

Three weeks B.C. (before cee-son), the cast and creatives of Big Religion are hard at work in rehearsals, preparing to bring equal parts fun and blasphemy to Explosives Factory! Check out this full gallery of rehearsal pics, and keep an eye out for more backstage content as Big Religion ramps up to its bold, unapologetic debut. Big Religion plays at Explosives Factory 26 August - 5 September.

In this week's Backstage Blog, we spoke with Christine Davey, writer and director of The Deplorables, which opens in two weeks time at Theatre Works, bringing an end to a years-long Australian tour. If they’re playing cricket, who is making the sandwiches? Written by Christine Davey and presented by award-winning regional theatre company – Skin of our Teeth Productions – this joyous production explores the first women’s cricket match in the country and what it means for all o

We are excited to announce the 2027 Theatre Works Artist Advisory Panel, who will be working alongside our team to shape and program next year’s season. These brilliant artists will bring different practices, perspectives and experiences to our process. We can't wait to gather with them to discuss, debate and dream big! Marieke Hardy "As the digital broligarchs do their best to wrest community and human art from our hands, it’s more essential than ever to create a space for l

It's almost time for bounce! Check out these photos from inside the rehearsal room of The Ballad of Dan O'Malley: A Football Tragedy as they prepare to open next month at Explosives Factory. The Ballad of Dan O'Malley: A Football Tragedy plays at Explosives Factory 12-22 August.

Expression of Interest 2027: Theatre Works General Season & Midsumma Festival programming Applications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026 WHAT WE SEEK Theatre Works invites artists, producers and companies to submit expressions of interest for presentation in our 2027 season. This callout includes: General Season Programming Midsumma Festival 2027 Programming General Season (January-December 2027) We’re looking for live performance works that surprise, challenge and invite. Whether

Take a look at these gorgeous shots of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, which plays its final week of shows this week at Theatre Works. 📷 Sarah Clarke "Directed with powerful precision by award-winning director Nadia Tass at Theatre Works, this Australian premiere explores that question through a masterclass in contrasts: tenderness beside brutality, beauty beside destruction, hope beside despair, laughter alongside grief" "Poetic and deeply hu

In this week's backstage blog, we caught up with Paul Mitchell, writer of The Ballad of Dan O'Malley: A Football Tragedy, which opens next month at Explosives Factory. Things get dirty on and off the field when a coach tackles corporate greed and corruption. The Ballad of Dan O’Malley: A Football Tragedy is based on the true story of AFL club Melbourne’s 2009 ‘tanking saga’. Bright-eyed Dan O’Malley takes the reins as coach of the Central Leopards in 2008. But the club is bot

Snaps to the left of us, pictures to the right and here we are, two weeks away from The Ghostlight League's William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs opening at Theatre Works! William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs plays at Theatre Works 5 - 15 August.

In today's Backstage Blog, we spoke to Cassandra Hart (Producer, Sir White) and Rob Lloyd (Producer, Director) from William Shakespeare's Reservoir Dogs, coming to Theatre Works early next month! Q: Welcome back to Theatre Works! Many of our regulars will remember Shakespeare Aliens in 2022, what has The Ghostlight League been up to since then? What a joy our 2022 Mullet Fest season was! Hi to everyone who joined us back then! Theatre Works has changed a little since then; an

On the other side of the apocalypse, the cast of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity are hard at work bringing Heather McDonald's thoughtful reflection on human nature to the Theatre Works stage. Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity plays 21 July - 2 August at Theatre Works.

Over THIRTY incredible speakers, panellists and presenters are taking part in FUTURE STAGE SYMPOSIUM next week at Theatre Works! We are beyond excited to be hosting this five-day national gathering for Australia’s independent theatre community. Future Stage is a space for artists, producers, and creative leaders to reflect on where the sector is, connect across regions and practices, and collectively shape what comes next. Can only make one day? Single day passes are now avai

Here it is! Every day at a glance of our five-day FUTURE STAGE SYMPOSIUM at Theatre Works 13 - 17 July. Keen to get involved with Future Stage Symposium?

★★★★★ from it's on the house! Evan Task has landed at Explosives Factory! Check out these incredible shots from Joe Calleri, and book your tickets to Corporare before it closes this Saturday! Corporare - Evan Task in Outer Space plays until 27 June at Explosives Factory

The Wolves have taken to the field at Theatre Works! Check out these incredible images from SMW Image, and book your tickets to The Wolves before it closes this Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who helped us kick off THE WOLVES' season at Theatre Works last Thursday night! With sold-out performances, an incredible cast and an utterly transformed theatre space, THE WOLVES is not one to miss. The final game of the season is this Saturday, book your seats now to avoid missing out!

Before they take to the field, meet the talented team of performers bringing The Wolves to Theatre Works later this week! The Wolves plays June 10-20 at Theatre Works.

"A super piece of work and undoubtedly among Theatre Works’ finest offerings", KATZENMUSIK closes this week at Explosives Factory. Get a peek into the madness with these incredible production shots by Alec Farrow, read some rave reviews and book your tickets before it's too late! "A disturbing, darkly comedic yarn about social divide from British playwright Tom Fowler, revealed in extraordinary fashion by theatre company Paracosm. Katzenmusik is a kind of whodunnit that drew

Theatre Works is thrilled to announce the appointment of Krystalla Pearce as Artistic Director and CEO. Krystalla begins in the new Artistic Director role from 9 June and takes over management of the whole organisation from 13 July 2026. Krystalla will bring a rich breadth of local and international experience to one of Australia’s leading independent theatre organisations. Most recently Producer at Red Stitch Actors' Theatre, Pearce produced the acclaimed local season and na

In today's backstage blog, we take to the soccer pitch to chat with Ellie Nunan (Goalie) and Erin Perrey (Team Captain) from THE WOLVES - a portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals. Directed by Belle Hansen, THE WOLVES plays at Theatre Works from 10 - 20 June. Q: Welcome to Theatre Works! Not long now until you move from the TWiSK Rehearsal Room out back to the stage. How is everything shaping up? We are