Some theatre entertains. Saplings makes you think long after you have left the auditorium. Presented by the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne, Saplings is an honest, funny and deeply moving collection of stories inspired by the real experiences of young people who have encountered the youth justice system.  […]

Uncle Vanya has opened at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing a fresh, funny and emotionally engaging take on Anton Chekhov’s classic play to the stage. Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, with Joanna Murray-Smith‘s adaptation bringing the story into the present through modern language, this production makes the characters and their frustrations feel far more accessible […]

Last night I attended the World Premiere season of STELLA: A New Australian Musical, a new production that brings to life the remarkable story of Australian literary icon Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin. Like many Australians, my understanding of Miles Franklin largely came from her iconic novel My Brilliant Career. However, STELLA: A New Australian […]