Sitting down at the Banff in St Kilda with Richard Murphet, Theatre Works chats with the iconic Melbourne playwright and director about his electrifying new neo-noir thriller, The Darkening Sky. Enjoying its world premiere at Theatre Works this August, The Darkening Sky sees Murphet make his return to the Theatre Works stage for the first […]
In Conversation with Francis Greenslade
“A lot of the joy of this play comes from working out what is happening and when.” Currently in the last week of rehearsals for When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell, Australia’s much loved actor Francis Greenslade takes a brief moment to reflect on the play without giving away any spoilers! Q: What […]
In Conversation with Romi Kupfer
Creator, performer and producer behind Singing Swallows (23 June – 4 July), Romi Kupfer provides an insight into her process of creating an intimate theatre show that connects young people with those who went through the Holocaust. Q: How did the idea behind Singing Swallows come about? A: As Jewish woman and third generation Holocaust […]
In Conversation with Julian Dibley-Hall
Associate Artist alumni Julian Dibley-Hall returns to Theatre Works next month with Jules Allen’s new play BETTY. Julian reflects on his first read, his discovery process of the play with Jules and Iris Walshe-Howling and how humour is a healing force in this play. Q: Can you tell us about your initial response when […]
Briony Dunn on Radical Acts Writing Festival
Radical Acts is a festival for our She Rights Collective where they get to take over the venue for 10 days whilst immersing themselves in their work as a writer, be challenged creatively in workshops, get to know industry artists as they’re mentored by those artists, take excerpts of their work to audiences, hear what […]
Mentorship Story – Stephen Nicolazzo and Sarahlouise Younger
Recently, Theatre Works had the privilege of putting Associate Artist, Sarahlouise Younger in touch with Little Ones Theatre’s Stephen Nicolazzo for a safe place to ask the hard questions when it comes to company ownership, curating, directing, pitching, dramaturgy, show creation and more. Little did we know, we were also connecting a pair of old friends. […]
Meet the Team: Singing Swallows
Singing Swallows by Romi Kupfer was originally slated to premiere at Theatre Works from 17 – 25 April. Although postponed, we are excited to host this vital, beautiful piece at Theatre Works in the future. This week, we shine the spotlight on the artists who have been developing Singing Swallows, and celebrate what they have […]
Tech-Time Thursday: Jungle Bungle Set Design
This week’s spotlight on “Jungle Bungle” continues with Tech-Time Thursday! Designer Jacob Battista has given us an insight into the set design for the show, which will feature a backyard Hills Hoist Rotary Clothesline! Jacob is a Melbourne based theatre designer and practitioner. Hi is currently a CAD Drafter with the Melbourne Theater Company. Jacob completed a Bachelor […]
Tech-Time Thursday: Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Set and Costume Design
Madeline Nibali is the set and costume designer for Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts. Having never received her Hogwarts owl, Madeline decided to make magic her own way. From wardrobe to stage, Madeline has always sewn… and knitted, crocheted, papier mâchèd, beaded, painted, built, or learnt whatever other skills were required to realise her visions. […]
Reflect & Rejoice: 40 Years of Theatre Works Exhibition
Since 1980, Theatre Works has been presenting and producing works running the full theatrical gamut from well-made plays to experimental works, physical and dance theatre, opera, circus, puppetry and comedy. Theatre Works has supported and worked with thousands of artists and in no small way have helped shape the Australian theatrical landscape, identity and community. […]