Backstage Blog

Burning House has assembled a stunning cast of 20 incredible performers to bring THE BREATH OF KINGS to Theatre Works this week - meet them all here! An ambitious and exhilarating theatre event, The Breath of Kings comprises of William Shakespeare's HENRY VI and RICHARD III - both plays are staged separately during the week, with more adventurous audience members able to watch both plays back-to-back in a massive five hour long event on weekends. Read more and book your se

My ashes, as the phoenix, may bring forth / A birth that will cast revenge upon you all An intoxicating mix of violence, politics and romance, this civil war is as machiavellian as Succession and as brutal as Game of Thrones - Check out this gallery of rehearsal shots from Burning House, who will bring The Breath of Kings to the Theatre Works stage later this month. With a 25 strong cast and staging reminiscent of the famous Globe Theatre, this intimate and intense productio

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Abundance 2025 at Theatre Works. Attendees were treated to song, dance and food as we made our biggest push for philanthropic support this year! To our performers, our donors, our sponsors, and our wonderful attendees - Thank you for supporting independent theatre and the artists who make it possible. We look forward to welcoming you back to Theatre Works soon for more bold, thought-provoking and heartfelt performances.

In this week's Backstage Blog, we spoke to Olivia Staaf, Director of Control , about their journey bringing Keziah Warner's dystopian sci-fi to the Explosives Factory stage. In the not-so-distant future, a heavily pregnant ex-ballerina, a child detective, a bitter puppeteer and a feminist pop princess hurtle towards Mars in a Big Brother-style spaceship. The world is watching. Isn’t it? On the eve of a revolution, Nicki and Caroline attempt to gain control over their lives as

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to The Fusion Theatre Ensemble , who bring The Weathering to Theatre Works starting October...

Mark your calendars! We are launching our full 2026 Season on Sunday, December 7 . With 40+ shows, hundreds of independent artists and a continued mission to be Melbourne's home of Independent Theatre, Theatre Works' 2026 season promises to be our boldest and most ambitious to date. This is a FREE event. Everyone's welcome! RSVP to the launch event using the links below!

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Bronte Lemarie, Director of Medusa , which opens on October 14 at Explosives Factory as a...

In today's Backstage Blog, we spoke to Robert Johnson, Artistic Director of Burning House, who are bringing the five-hour Elizabethan...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Sarah Miller , Writer of What Lies Beneath , which opens on October 14 at Explosives...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Natalie Frijia , writer, and Tess Walsh, director, of Go / No Go , which opens on October...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Dawn Bamforth , writer and producer of The Vessel , which opens on October 14 at Theatre...

In the not-so-distant future, a heavily pregnant ex-ballerina, a child detective, a bitter puppeteer and a feminist pop princess hurtle...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Jessica Fallico , Director of Brothers Bare , which opens on October 7 at Explosives...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Jen Mcauliffe , Playwright and Director of Chip on her Shoulder , which opens on October 7...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Jack Francis West, Writer and Performer of Dead Mum , which opens on September 30 at...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Amelia Gilday, Director and Composer of Hemlines , which opens on September 30 at...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Friday's Sold Out Opening Performance of Colour and Light: The Art of Sondheim at Theatre...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Eugenie Muggleton , Director of Horse Girls , which opens on September 30 at Explosives...

Mark your calendars for Saturday 4 October and join us for ABUNDANCE , Theatre Works’ annual cabaret fundraiser—an evening where...

In today's 'Backstage at Fringe', we spoke to Louisa Cusumano, Co-writer and Director of Playing Haus , which opens on September 30 at...