Cirrus@Austlit

'The Melbourne season of S. Shakthidharan’s multigenerational drama is being co-produced with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.'

'Lewis is leaving the company later this month after four years at the creative helm.'

'The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.' 

'Riverside Theatres Parramatta celebrates the multifaceted nature of the queer experience in its Sydney WorldPride program.' 

'Rehearsal spaces are ‘like hens' teeth’ in Adelaide; in its new home in Kent Town, Patch Theatre aims to change that.'

'Suzie Miller’s critically acclaimed ‘Prima Facie’ took home the awards for Best New Play and Best Actress at the 2023 Olivier Awards.'

'Driftwood the Musical will have an encore season in Melbourne and Sydney before its lead creatives head to the US for a series of workshops and presentations.'

'Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.'

'Seventeen years after winning the Patrick White Playwrights Award, Patricia Cornelius’ ‘Do Not Go Gentle’ finally has its mainstage debut.' 

'Playwright and screenwriter Emme Hoy describes how NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Dramatic Writing) helped her hone her craft and pursue a collaborative career.'

'A new production from playwright Campion Decent and HotHouse Theatre explores the connection between bushfires and climate change.' 

'Campion Decent’s latest play is a verbatim response to the 2019-2020 bushfires: a moving, angry and surprisingly funny work about government obfuscation and climate change.' 

'The 10th anniversary of Yellamundie Festival brings a First Peoples' lens to First Peoples' storytelling.'

'The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff no longer employed.'

'Written by playwright Helen Machalias, ‘This Rough Magic’ uses Shakespeare as a lens through which to explore our nation’s treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.' 

'Lacking secure government support, the Hobart-based Blue Cow has decided to bow out on its own terms.'

'The sector mourns the passing of a man whose impact on Australian culture was profound and enduring.'

'Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s Fremantle theatre has been condemned without warning, disrupting the company’s season, revenue and other activities.'

'The largest philanthropic gift in Griffin Theatre Company’s history has enabled the company to purchase its home at the SBW Stables Theatre outright.'

'Founded in 2001, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre marks its 21st birthday with the launch of the company’s 2023 season.'