Shaun Rennie

Anna Houston and Tiffany Wong Awarded Ensemble Theatre’s 2025 Sandra Bates Director’s Award

The 2025 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director’s Award (SBDA) has been awarded to Anna Houston and Tiffany Wong, who will work on two plays throughout 2025.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.

Principal Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sydney

Two principal cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.

Ensemble Theatre in Sydney Reveals 2025 Season Lineup

Ensemble Theatre will soon present another season in 2025. Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming season here!

Baker, O'Hara, Tripolino, & More Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour; Sydney Performances Added

Additional cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.

Melbourne Symphony Will Perform 'What the World Needs Now: A Celebration of Burt Bacharach'

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Benjamin Northey will perform What the World Needs Now: A Celebration of Burt Bacharach for two shows only at Hamer Hall.

Review: RENT at His Majesty's Theatre

RENT is a rightful touchstone of musical theatre. A rare example of a musical being set in the time it was shown, it shone light on people and lifestyles that people were often doing their best to avoid. Reimagined in 2024 for an Australian audience, RENT wants you to come and see why it is a major part of the musical theatre landscape.

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 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. 

Review: RENT: THE MUSICAL at Playhouse, QPAC

What did our critic think of RENT: THE MUSICAL at Playhouse, QPAC?

RENT Now On Stage at Queensland Performing Arts Centre

The multi-Tony Award winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson, RENT, officially opens tonight in Brisbane, kickstarting its Australian tour. This unique and revolutionary musical opens at the Playhouse, QPAC tonight followed by limited seasons in Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Canberra, with tickets for all seasons on sale from rentmusical.au

New Brisbane and Melbourne Performances of Smash-Hit Musical RENT On Sale This Week

New Brisbane and Melbourne performances of the smash-hit musical RENT are now on sale. Don't miss out on this multi-Tony Award-winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson. Limited season in Brisbane from Jan 27 - Feb 11, 2024, and in Melbourne from Feb 17 - Mar 7, 2024.

2024 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director's Award Winners Reveals

Now in its ninth year, the 2024 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director’s Award (SBDA) has been offered to Julia Robertson and Miranda Middleton. 

Cast Set For Australian Tour Of RENT

Check out the star-studded cast for the upcoming Australian tour of RENT! Find out where and when you can catch this Tony Award-winning rock musical, and get your tickets now for an unforgettable experience.

Ensemble Theatre Reveals 2024 Season Lineup

Ensemble Theatre has revealed the lineup for its 2024 season, with everything from fresh new comedy, insightful dramas, musical influences and re-imagined classics. Next year sees another ten-play season take to the stage, featuring stellar cast names and brilliant playwrights, with a continued focus on female writing and directing. 

REVIEW: Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Is Presented With Simplicity At Ensemble Theatre

Shaun Rennie (Director) allows Tennessee Williams’ words to be the hero of the night as he presents a captivatingly simple expression of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER at Ensemble Theatre.

Ensemble Theatre Presents SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Beginning This Month

Ensemble Theatre will bring to the stage Tennessee Williams’ gothic melodrama, Suddenly Last Summer, on from 15th May to 10th June 2023. 

Reuben Kaye to Host OPERA UP LATE at Sydney WorldPride

'Compère extraordinaire' Reuben Kaye will make his Sydney Opera House debut when he hosts two exclusive performances of Opera Up Late, a bespoke arts event from Opera Australia, in association with Sydney WorldPride, on 18 and 23 February.

Les Celebrates 25 Years With Musical Highlights Show To Benefit Actors Benevolent Fund

Les Solomon created his talent management company Lambert House Enterprises in 1996. It added an acting agency in 1997 (25 years ago) and has flourished since with so many famous performers who have grown and had their careers developed by Les and his staff.

Ensemble Theatre Announces Recipients of 2023 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director's Award

Ensemble Theatre has announced the recipients of its 2023 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director’s Award (SBDA), Emma Canalese and Margaret Thanos.