Melbourne Theatre Company

Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day! We thank all the educators who support their students to access live theatre and develop as young artists. We're proud to assist teachers in their inspiring work with free resources through our Education Hub: www.mtc.com.au/eduhub 📸 Harvey Newland-Harman

Applications are now open for the MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative for aspiring theatre directors. We have four Assistant Director positions available in 2025 for Melbourne-based early to mid-career theatre directors across our productions of Never Have I Ever, The Removalists, Destiny, and Much Ado About Nothing. Learn more on our website and apply by Friday 15 November 2024. Find detailed application info at https://lnkd.in/gzARk65

🎭 Alistair Baldwin – one of our 2024 MinterEllison Future Directors – reflects on his first foray into theatre through our First Stage and Cybec Electric programs, what drew him to Cost of Living and what it's like working with the cast and Director Anthea Williams.    The MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative creates career pathways for aspiring theatre directors, contributing to both our ongoing investment in local artists and to the sustainability of the arts sector.    🎟️ Cost of Living closes in one week! Book tickets at mtc.com.au    🎥 Eva Otsing 

🎨 The premiere season left audiences transfixed, and now Sunday arrives at Cinema Nova for five sessions only.   Inspired by the life, loves and mysteries of Heide Museum of Modern Art founder Sunday Reed – the muse and mentor to Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Joy Hester and more – Sunday is a ‘masterful and moving portrait’ (The Guardian) of a Melbourne woman who changed the cultural fabric of our city. Don't miss seeing Sunday on the silver screen from next week! 🎟️ Sunday plays at Cinema Nova from 9 – 22 October. Book your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gdPabknZ   🎥 Arts Centre Melbourne

🎉 Casting call! We are seeking young performers from Melbourne and Adelaide who are excellent singers/actors for our Season 2025 production of Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical. Review the full brief at https://lnkd.in/dvcT5PK9 Performers who would like to discuss accessibility or cultural requirements before or after submission, are encouraged to contact Casting directly. Submissions close Monday 14 October 2024 at 9am. 📷 Jo Duck Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical is a co-production with State Theatre Company South Australia #Casting #CastingCall #Theatre #MelbourneTheatre #Audition

Providing a pathway for future theatre makers is something we're passionate about, and we're thrilled MinterEllison feels the same. MinterEllison will partner with Melbourne Theatre Company for a further three years to provide paid placements for 12 assistant theatre directors, through the MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative. 🔗 Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/guGa_Tbs 📷 Heath Warwick

✏️ For over a decade, our annual series of Cybec Electric Play Readings have offered emerging writers the opportunity to share work in development with an audience. In 2024 we're celebrating three new playwrights who are joining the ranks: Danish Sheikh, George Lazaris and Gabrielle Fallen. We can't wait to see them present rehearsed readings from 17 – 19 October. This year, Cybec Electric is part of Melbourne Fringe and we’re thrilled to also be offering two dynamic workshops and a free networking event. 🎟️ Read more about each event and book your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gVRmdi6C

✨ Season 2025 is on sale now ✨ Join us for an electrifying line-up and book your Subscription today! The best way to experience our season is to book online and select your own seats. The earlier you book, the better your seats and the bigger the discount. 🎭 Head to mtc.com.au to explore the season and subscribe. 📷 Jo Duck, LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) by Matsu Photography, The Wrong Gods by Daniel Boud

✨ Welcome to Season 2025 ✨ Your front-row seat to Tony Award winners, international premieres and productions made right here in Melbourne. 🎟️ Subscriptions go on sale Monday 16 September at 7pm. Start exploring the electrifying line-up, chat to your friends and plot out dates for an incredible year of theatre. 🎭 Explore the full season at https://lnkd.in/gQ2mQNJU 🎥 EINWICK Productions 🎵 Joe Paradise Lui #MelbTheatre2025

♠️ We're thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, five new performances (23-26 September) of the critically acclaimed Topdog/Underdog are now on sale! The best seats will sell fast – book now to secure your spot at mtc.com.au An intimate and explosive two-hander with ‘star-making performances’ (ArtsHub) by Damon Manns and Ras-Samuel, you don't want to miss this story of two brothers, down-on-their-luck but definitely not out for the count. ★★★★★ The Age ★★★★★ Offstage ★★★★½ ArtsHub ★★★★½ Australian Book Review ⁠ 📷 Sarah Walker