Backstage Blog

2022 saw a great number of successes for us, hosting over 450 artists and 14,000 audience members across 42 productions, our inaugural...

"Little Eyolf revolves around a desire to live fully and the need to connect deeply with others." We welcome back Liliana Dalton and...

Join us on the 4th of December as we launch the next chapter of Theatre Works history with SEASON 2023. The 2023 Season Launch will be...

Here's your first look at The Mentor by Joshua White in rehearsal for The Mentor! Limited season — tickets on sale now! Photos feature...

The award-winning contemporary theatre provocateurs, The Danger Ensemble have arrived at Theatre Works and begin previews tomorrow night....

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Playing this November, Joshua White's new play The Mentor is the final show playing at our Acland Street theatre in 2022. Director...

We chat with writer + performer Myfanwy Hocking about 'How To Be a Person When the World Is Ending' premiering at Theatre Works as part...

This November we welcome back The Danger Ensemble with their brand new work 'Day After Terrible Day' - a show for "anyone who has loved...

We chat with director Keir Aitken about ‘How Long is a Piece of String?’ premiering at Explosives Factory as part of Melbourne Fringe...

Playing one night only as part of Melbourne Fringe, My Mum Died and I Wanna Sing About It is a "silly, charming and self-indulgent...

We welcome back Victorian Theatre Company next month with their intimate production of LOW by Daniel Keene at Explosives Factory. Company...

After its cancellation in January due to covid, Neylon & Peele's comedy smash hit THE BEEP TEST is back! We chat to Jackson Peele about...

Beeeewwwwwmmm! We caught up with acclaimed clown and theatre maker Richie Hallal before he brings his latest creation to TW Explosives...

Director Teresa Izzard joined us this week to talk about 'This Is Where We Live' and its Melbourne premiere at Theatre Works this October...

We chat with director Maddison Sullivan about 'On the Rise', premiering at Theatre Works as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival. “Crabs in...

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) has officially opened its School of Performing Arts this week in Melbourne. The launch forms...

We chat with writer/performer Alice Daly about 'Princess Truffles', premiering at Explosives Factory as part of Melbourne Fringe...

We chat with writer Christine Davey about 'Hysterica' premiering at Explosives Factory as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival. I’m...

"All the clunky old machines you see on stage have a wicked inner life: a bit like a wolf in sheep’s clothing." Jens Altheimer, creator...