What's On 2026
Famous Last Words
24 April to 2 May 2026
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Phoebe and Nick have just bought their first home. To celebrate, they’ve invited their oldest friends for drinks, dips, and polite conversation. As the night goes on fault lines quickly emerge revealing a combustible concoction of fragile egos, old wounds, new resentments, and painful secrets.
‘The Housewarming’ is a searing, and unapologetic exploration of Australian class, intergenerational wealth, and the mess of growing into different people. A new razor-sharp comedy by award-winning playwright and director James Watson.
Written & Directed by James Watson
Starring Virginia Blackwell & Emelia Williams
Lighting by Steven Durey
Red Phoenix Theatre Company
21 to 31 May 2026 at 7.30pm
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In a world driven by routine and ruled by expectation, one woman’s life spirals from quiet discontent to unthinkable violence. Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffocating under the weight of daily life, she dares to seek something more—only to find herself hurtling toward a shocking fate.
Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal is a gripping psychological drama, rich in tension and atmosphere. Inspired by true events, it’s a powerful portrait of a woman pushed beyond her limits.
Red Phoenix Theatre Company
22 to 31 October 2026 at 7.30pm
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The Thunderbolt ignites when a wealthy bachelor and owner of a brewery dies—without a will—and his estranged, bickering siblings scramble for a fortune they believe is theirs. But when a secret daughter steps forward, the gloves come off.
Arthur Wing Pinero’s razor-sharp comedy crackles with inheritance intrigue, family feuds, and moral reckonings. A biting, brilliant Edwardian satire that still hits home today.
Don’t miss this deliciously dramatic battle of bloodlines and bank balances!
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Directed by Libby Drake