Three years into our storied history, TW founding members Caz Howard and Susie Fraser starred in Herstory, a celebration of the lives of everyday Australian women from 1900 to 1983. As part of our birthday celebrations, we’re throwing back 37 years to Herstory. In 1983, Herstory was the tenth original production by Theatre Works in three years. We […]
Decade Deep Dive: The History of Theatre Works – 1990’s
As part of our birthday celebrations and retrospective series, we aim to guide you through the historical events, past productions and creative leaders who shaped Theatre Works into the organisation it is today. We’ve already looked at the 1980s, so now let’s dive deep into the 1990s. The 90s were a tumultuous decade for the […]
Archive Feature: The Bacchae (2015)
We’re continuing our 40th birthday celebrations by reminiscing and reflecting on another iconic Theatre Works production, The Bacchae. The Bacchae was Co-Commissioned by Theatre Works, St Martins and Melbourne Festival and Co-produced by Fraught Outfit & St Martins. It was performed from the 8th – 24th of October in 2015 at Theatre Works. The season […]
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 […]
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 […]
Archive Feature: 40 Years of Theatre Works
Celebrating its 40th year as an organisation, Theatre Works St Kilda has announced its 2020 season program. Featuring a slew of new Australian work and emerging artist initiatives, the season program also features a new approach to accessible theatre, offering $20 tickets across 20 shows in 2020. “Theatre Work’s history is steeped in hard work, built by […]
Archive Feature: The Other Place
The Other Place is a show about two remarkable, tenacious women who braved the world of theatre in Australia. It is a work that demonstrates that even in the face of adversity, the bonds of women will shine through. The play highlights the historical power imbalances that women face in the industry, and how these are […]
Archive Feature: The Three Graces
The daughters of Zeus are a legacy from a different time. An artistic symbol of what humans have chosen to preserve, what humans have valued in the past, and what humans think should endure into the future. Set at a tipping point, in a world of shifting morals, The Three Graces explores the tension between […]
Cake Daddy in Belfast: A Review
I once appeared in a Daily Mail article because I am fat. No, I wasn’t one of the tragic headless fatties whose callipygian rears grace OBESITY CRISIS YOU’RE ALL GOING TO DIE AND YOUR CHILDREN WILL TOO public health announcements. It was a tiny reference in a long article (I was not named) and it […]