Mitchell Butel

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia’s adaptation of The Dictionary of Lost Words will play a strictly limited encore season at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre before embarking on tour.

Review: JACK MAGGS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Nov 20, 2024

Be sure to get tickets to this world premiere.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Comes to QPAC Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

The breakout Australian hit play The Dictionary of Lost Words, based on Pip Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name, will be performed in Brisbane for the first time when it comes to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Playhouse from 26 April to 10 May 2025.

Melbourne Theatre Company Unveils 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced thirteen world-class stage productions for its 2025 season. From classic plays to international hits and world premieres to works that could only have been made in Melbourne, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in stories that ask them to think, feel and reflect in a season that bridges the familiar with the unexpected.

Mitchell Butel Appointed as New STC Artistic Director and Co-CEO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Board of Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has appointed award-winning actor, director, writer and producer Mitchell Butel as its new Artistic Director and co-CEO, taking over from Kip Williams who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Review: THE QUESTIONS at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 31, 2024

This is another winner for State Theatre, and their Artistic Director, Mitchell Butel.

Review: VARIETY GALA â€" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 9, 2024

The annual Variety Gala is always well worth attending

Review: CANDIDE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - May 25, 2024

This is the best of all possible performances.

CANDIDE Comes to Adelaide in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

State Opera and State Theatre Company South Australia have come together for the first time in more than a decade to bring the Tony and Olivier award-winning operetta, Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to Her Majesty’s Theatre next month.

Review: BLUE â€" ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Scott Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - Feb 28, 2024

Callan Purcell captivated the audience from start to finish.

Pinchgut Opera's ORONTEA Joining ATL ON DEMAND This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

Pinchgut Opera's hilarious and raunchy baroque opera Orontea by Antonio Cesti joins ATL ON DEMAND this December, ready to be enjoyed by worldwide audiences from the comfort of their living rooms.

Review: WELCOME TO YOUR NEW LIFE at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Nov 15, 2023

This is a tour de force for Erin James

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

Broadway hit Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, a musical play about the life of jazz great Billie Holiday, opens tonight Tuesday 24 October, at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio, starring AACTA Award-winner Zahra Newman.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Comes to Melbourne in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia announced their acclaimed co-production The Dictionary of Lost Words will tour Arts Centre Melbourne in February 2024 for a strictly limited season. 

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!

Review: THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 28, 2023

Every aspect of this production deserves accolades.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Comes to Belvoir
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Belvoir presents Tony-award winning hit Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, a musical play about the life of jazz great Billie Holiday, starring AACTA Award-winner Zahra Newman, on from 14 September to 15 October 2023. 

Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 30, 2023

A miniature masterpiece.

Review: THE 2023 VARIETY GALA â€" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 10, 2023

Once again, the Gala was a wonderful night out.

REVIEW: EDWARD ALBEE'S THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA? Looses Something In The Barrage Of Yelling
by Jade Kops - Mar 6, 2023

EDWARD ALBEE’S THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA? (NOTES TOWARD A DEFINITION OF TRAGEDY) is the latest co-pro between State Theatre Company South Australia and Sydney Theatre Company.