Theatre

In 2026 The Doll Trilogy will be performed in its entirety for the first time since 1985, by a single ensemble as Lawler intended. Experience the raw beauty, humour and heartbreak that have made these plays a cornerstone of our cultural identity.

From the playful romance of Kid Stakes in 1937, through the war-shadowed years of Other Times, to the shattering conclusion of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll in 1953, the characters embody idealism, disappointment and resilience against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Lawler’s masterful writing depicts working class Melbourne with warmth, humour and sensitivity.

Written for a dedicated ensemble, The Doll Trilogy finds its ideal home at Red Stitch where intimacy, ambition, and the actors’ craft unite to immerse audiences in this uniquely Melbourne story.

Robot Song is a deeply personal story. It shares an honest, intensely funny and often unconventional window into writer, director Jolyon James’ experience parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum.

Meet Shannon and Jodi – sisters, funeral directors and experts at burying shit. Stuck in Dumbfordton, a small town with a population of 338 and dropping, they share an all-consuming mission: to win The X-Factor. Buried in local funerals, family drama and each other’s hopes and fears, their story explores the lengths we’ll go to escape small-town life — and what happens when our dreams crash headlong into reality.

Proud Wiradjuri man Uncle Glenn Loughrey is an artist, public speaker, published author, and poet.  Loughrey has been recognised as a finalist in the Paddington Art Prize, the Mandorla Art Prize, and the Blake Art Prize, amongst others. His observations and witty, incisive poetry speak from a distinctive indigenous perspective.

Fiona Boyes plays deep Blues, reflecting influences from a wide range of regional styles.  She draws inspiration from the classic sounds of New Orleans, Chicago, and Memphis, and her decades-long immersion in the oral history of the Blues tradition, while writing refreshingly new and finely crafted original songs.

Follow along in the choose-your-own-adventure style parody production from GEEK OUT! Nerdlesque, where the audience plays an active role in the story! 4 Actors, 2 Drag Artists and a pocket full of Burlesque creatures all come together for a night of scripted (and a little bit of not so scripted) comedy!