Joanna Murray-Smith
Latest News on Joanna Murray-Smith:
Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN Will Open in Melbourne This Summer (Jan 21, 2025)
JULIA Comes to Sydney Theatre Company in June (Dec 12, 2024)
Power Outage Forces Old Fitz Theatre To Cancel THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Performances (Nov 16, 2024)
Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN Will Open in Melbourne This Summer (Jan 21, 2025)
JULIA Comes to Sydney Theatre Company in June (Dec 12, 2024)
Power Outage Forces Old Fitz Theatre To Cancel THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Performances (Nov 16, 2024)
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Comedy
Joanna Murray-SmithThe Female Of The Species
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The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting Announces Workshops Led By Pulitzer Prize Winner, Suzan-Lori Parks
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-02-21 07:08:13
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Kathy Baker, Chris Mulkey, James Van Der Beek and More in Highlights of THE GIFT
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-12 18:23:57
News
Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN Will Open in Melbourne This Summer
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.
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
The opening night audience was ecstatic.
The opening night audience was ecstatic.
Justine Clarke Returns to Sydney Theatre Company For Encore Season of JULIA
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Get ready for a thrilling and suspenseful ride as Stages presents 'Switzerland,' a psychological masterpiece by Joanna Murray-Smith.
Get ready for a thrilling and suspenseful ride as Stages presents 'Switzerland,' a psychological masterpiece by Joanna Murray-Smith.
Review: SWITZERLAND at STAGES HOUSTON
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joanna Murray-Smith written?
Joanna Murray-Smith has written 2 shows including Honour (Playwright), Switzerland (Playwright).
What awards has Joanna Murray-Smith been nominated for?
and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for The Female Of The Species.
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