Backstage Blog

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...

In our very first 'Backstage at Fringe' for 2025, we sat down with Krystal Meakins, Co-producer and Director of A Paper Trail , which...

In this week's Backstage Blog, we spoke with Meg McDonald about DRAW TWO , a a sharp, poignant and funny monologue about mistaken...

Watch This has created a love letter to the master Stephen Sondheim . Meet the team compried of some of Australia's top musical talent...