a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.
Sydney Premiere of GLASS CHILD Comes to the Seymour Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
Seymour Centre will present the Sydney premiere of siblings Kayah and Maitreyah Guenther’s Glass Child; a poignant portrayal of the pair’s real-life sibling relationship by contemporary dance company The Farm, at the Reginald Theatre.
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 4, 2024
Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
RBG: OF MANY, ONE Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
Sydney Theatre Company has announced that Suzie Miller's smash-hit play RBG: Of Many, One will return to Arts Centre Melbourne in March 2025 as part of a national tour including Sydney Opera House, HOTA, Gold Coast and Riverside Parramatta. Tickets are on sale now via venue websites.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - Jul 12, 2024
PRIMA FACIE is a powerful one-person play by Suzie Miller that explores the complex perception of sexual assault survivors from the point of view of a lawyer hopelessly dedicated to the law. The play explores the legal system and its impact on sexual assault survivors, and Sophia Forrest’s performance coupled with the minimalist staging gives the audience no choice but fully confront these issues.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Pumphouse
by Monica Moore - Jun 20, 2024
Michael Hurst’s direction ensures that the play’s heavy themes are expertly managed, bringing a sharp focus to Tessa's internal and external battles. The staging is both minimalist and effective, allowing the strength of the script and the power of Woodhouse’s performance to shine through.
Review: RBG: OF MANY, ONE at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - Jun 15, 2024
RBG: OF MANY, ONE enjoyed a season of runaway success in 2022, coming back this year for a national tour. Perth now has the opportunity to see for itself that the hype is well and truly deserved for this one woman show.
Jodie Comer Cast in Kenneth Branagh Film THE LAST DISTURBANCE OF MADELINE HYNDE
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
According to reports, Jodie Comer will be starring in Kenneth Branagh's next film, The Last Distrbuance of Madeline Hydne. Branagh will direct the film from his own screenplay, with production set to begin in the UK in August. Characterized as a 'contemporary psychological thriller,' the plot of the film is currently being kept under wraps.