On Sunday 27th June, the 2pm matinee performance of Singing Swallows will be followed by an in-depth discussion that poses questions such as why intergenerational storytelling matters, how this is incorporated in artistic practices and why make performance that incorporates this notion. Storytelling Across Generations will explore the artistic practices of artists Romi Kupfer, Adena Jacobs, […]
Betty Postponed Until 2022
Due to the recent Victorian Government announcements regarding a lockdown extension and further restrictions, it is with deep sadness that we must announce the postponement of our impending season of Betty by Jules Allen at Theatre Works (9-19 June 2021). This is a huge blow for those involved in the production, who have worked tirelessly […]
Melbourne Fringe 2021 – Applications Now Open!
We are so excited to once again be partnering up with Melbourne Fringe to deliver a packed program of top quality independent productions! This year we are putting 2020 behind us and focusing our Fringe program on the future, urgency and ambition. WE WANT Urgent stories: works that have to happen now, that can’t wait, […]
Wanted: Marketing & Publicity Assistant
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, talented and flexible marketing / publicity assistant! This is a paid position that will involve: Creating publicity strategies with incoming creative teams Liaising between creative teams and media Managing opening night RSVPs Coordinating cross-promotion with relevant partners Assisting with social media Other miscellaneous tasks assigned by Marketing Coordinator The […]
TW Glasshouse – Everything You Need to Know
Theatre, like life, is a little different in the age of COVID-19. From now until it is safe to do otherwise, Theatre Works will be a spatially distanced theatre, and the masks of comedy and tragedy will be joined by face masks. TW Glasshouse is an intimate in-the-round setting for chamber performance of all genres […]
Hatch Lab Residents – Paper Stars
The Hatch Lab was created by Salty Theatre, in partnership with Theatre Works, to assist artists in their development of new musicals and provide much needed support to writers and composers who seek an opportunity to revise, workshop and ultimately bring to life their musical works on stage. Salty Theatre has been making a name for […]
2020 Melbourne Fringe Applications Open
Theatre Works will be open for Melbourne Fringe 2020 with a new in-the-round 48 capacity site design and COVID-safe policies and procedures in place. Our priorities are threefold: safe audiences, safe artists and great art. What we are looking for: – Performance works of all genres that are experimenting with form, content or audience relationships. […]
Theatre Works’ 2019 Annual Report
You didn’t forget we had a date tonight? Did you? Grab your wine [or an appropriate beverage] get comfortable and let’s get started. I wanted to connect with you directly to share some more good news. We have thrown out the rule book, lost the road map and pretty much gone rogue. We are no […]
TW First Nations Dramaturg | Call For Submissions
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ABOUT THE INITIATIVE We are seeking expressions of interest from female-identifying, mid-career or established First Nations dramaturg to support the script development of the TW Resident First Nations playwright The role includes: – A monthly meeting with the writer – Ongoing Feedback-support – One week in room development – Script […]
TW First Nations Writer in Residence | Call For Submissions
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ABOUT THE INITIATIVE We are seeking expressions of interest from female-identifying, emerging or mid-career First Nations writers to develop their script with the possibility of realising the play on the stage in future Theatre Works St.Kilda programming. Our aim is to offer a 12-month residency that offers the following support: – […]