Joanna Murray-Smith

Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN Will Open in Melbourne This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Love, history and identity will collide on stage when Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN returns to Melbourne following its sell-out run in 2023. Learn more about the show here!

JULIA Comes to Sydney Theatre Company in June
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Melbourne for a strictly limited run at Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse.

Power Outage Forces Old Fitz Theatre To Cancel THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

The Old Fitz Theatre in Sydney has temporarily closed due to a power outage, affecting performances of THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES. The outage began Friday, with ongoing issues possibly causing more cancellations.

Sydney Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.

Review: JULIA at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 19, 2024

The opening night audience was ecstatic.

Justine Clarke Returns to Sydney Theatre Company For Encore Season of JULIA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Sydney for an encore season at Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 5 September, following a sold-out run in Melbourne and upcoming seasons in Canberra and Adelaide.

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Announces WAITRESS And More for Upcoming Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

PCPA has announced its 61st season featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE BOOK OF WILL, THE RIVER BRIDE, and more. Discover a diverse lineup of performances from classics to contemporary works.

Verity Hunt-Ballard, Natalie O'Donnell, and More Join Australian Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

Following an exhaustive national search, Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have revealed the spectacular array of Australian theatre icons and dazzling newcomers who will star in the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN premiering at STC's Roslyn Packer Theatre from October 12. 

Sydney Theatre Company Reveals Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

Acclaimed playwright Joanna Murray-Smith has been appointed Sydney Theatre Company’s next Patrick White Fellow - a year-long engagement that includes writing a new work for the 2025 season and mentorship of STC’s Watershed: Writers.

REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on SWITZERLAND
by Jade Kops - May 8, 2024

SWITZERLAND. The Ensemble Theatre is very smart. How can one go wrong with a Joanna Murray-Smith work directed by Shaun Rennie and featuring Toni Scanlon with Laurence Boxhall.

JULIA Comes to Southbank Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Joanna Murray-Smith’s Julia, documenting the lead up to Julia Gillard’s famous 2012 parliamentary ‘misogyny speech’, is set to begin performances at Southbank Theatre in Melbourne from 31 May.

SWITZERLAND Comes to the Ensemble Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

This May, Ensemble Theatre will present Switzerland, a gripping psychological thriller from renowned Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith to the stage, until Saturday 8th June. 

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams Will Step Down at the End of 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams has announced that, after 13 years with the Company and eight as Artistic Director, he will launch his eighth and final program in September before stepping down at the end of the year.

Renaissance Theaterworks' Presents L'APPARTEMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024

Experience the comedic clash of cultures in L'APPARTEMENT, a hilarious play by Joanna Murray-Smith, presented by Renaissance Theaterworks. Join a Millennial couple in Paris as they navigate envy and life choices.

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Comes to Melville Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

A comedy based on a real-life incident involving author Germaine Greer comes to life at Melville Theatre for its final season of the year. 

Canadian Premiere Of ROCKABYE By Joanna Murray-Smith Comes to Factory Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

ARC theatre company has announced its 2024 mainstage production: the Canadian premiere of ROCKABYE by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Co-Artistic Producer Rob Kempson.

Stages To Present Psychological Thriller SWITZERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

Get ready for a thrilling and suspenseful ride as Stages presents 'Switzerland,' a psychological masterpiece by Joanna Murray-Smith.

Review: SWITZERLAND at STAGES HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Oct 13, 2023

I was expecting a thriller along the lines of MISERY, but in the end the psychological aspects of SWITZERLAND are such that make it a chiller instead. Kenn McLaughlin, Sally Edmundson, and Ian James make a great team to bring it to life.

State Theatre Company South Australia Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

An all new line-up comprising new Australian works, a big Broadway hit and a world premiere book adaptation will form State Theatre Company South Australia’s 2024 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!