Justine Clarke

MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Original Australian Cast Recording to be Released In The UK

The original Australian cast recording of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL has been released in the UK for the first time, offering fans a chance to experience the acclaimed production's music.

Review: JULIA at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre

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 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.

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.

2023 Sydney Theatre Awards Nominations Announced

2023 Sydney Theatre Awards nominations have been announced, with leading productions like 'Fences' and 'Hubris & Humiliation' receiving seven nominations each. Find out more about the nominees and the upcoming gala ceremony.

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!

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!

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On JULIA

Justine Clarke is astounding as the PM 570 in JULIA. Writer, Johanna Murray- Smith has eloquently constructed a superb Play that explores Gillard’s journey as the first female Prime Minister in the heavily misogynistic Australian political environment.

Olivia Ansell Will Lead Sydney Festival Through To 2025

Sydney Festival organisers have hailed the 2023 festival a resounding success with festival attendance reaching in excess of 420,000. Whilst Festival Director, Olivia Ansell accepts an invitation to extend her tenure through to 2025.

Justine Clarke Will Unpack Julia Gillard's Historic 'Misogyny Speech' Onstage at STC

The life, career and political landscape that led Australia's first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard to make her 'misogyny speech' will be examined and brought to life by Justine Clarke (Muriel's Wedding: The Musical) in Julia – playing Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 30 March. 

SAND, SUN + SEA: SYDNEY FESTIVAL Brings The Heat With 2023 Line-up

Sydney Festival returns this January to give the city its sizzle with an exhilarating line-up of vibrant ideas, irrepressible creativity, remarkable talent and pure summertime revelry across 25 days from 5-29 January 2023. 

Sydney Theatre Company Launches 2023 Season with 16 Productions Championing Australian Playwriting

For the first time since the pandemic began, Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams has announced a full season of 16 productions for 2023 which he says will 'see the Company operating at full steam and offer an amazing breadth of theatrical experiences'.

STC Launches 2023 Season With 16 Productions That Champion Australian Playwriting

For the first time since the pandemic began, Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams has announced a full season of 16 productions for 2023 which he says will 'see the Company operating at full steam and offer an amazing breadth of theatrical experiences'.

The 2022 Adelaide Festival Opens

The 2022 Adelaide Festival officially opens today! With a whole host of events over the next 17 days, 2022 marks the 37th Adelaide Festival over 62 years, and the sixth festival under Artistic Directors Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy.

Adelaide Festival Launches 2022 Program

The 2022 Adelaide Festival program encourages us all to return to live performance with joy and anticipation, and will gather together a community of artists from across Australia and the globe.

State Theatre Company South Australia Reveals 2022 Season

From new Australian works and a big, bold new musical to a shaken-up classic and celebration of an Australian sporting legend, State Theatre Company South Australia’s 2022 season is a platform for powerhouse performances. 

Riverside Theatres Announce New Season of Online Programming

The iconic Riverside Theatres is bringing the buzz of live theatre into homes across Australia with an exciting new season of online programming, including its popular children's festival.

Spot On(line) Children's Festival Announced For Riverside Theatres Digital

This year's packed program features a fantastic line-up of entertainment, ranging across music, puppetry, circus and clowning, with live, participatory workshops on music-making, shadow puppetry and circus skills, as well as interactive watch parties where families can join the artists via a live chat for a special Q&A.

Darwin Festival Announces 2021 Programme

Darwin Festival 2021 is bringing big ideas and unique perspectives to stages and venues across Darwin from 5-22 August. The Festival’s 2021 program of 84 events is out now! Learn more here.