Sydney Theatre Company
Epic tale of destruction and family ties: Our latest show to take on the world
Just weeks after The Picture of Dorian Gray made a West End splash, this local stage hit is heading to the US.
- by Linda Morris
Latest
Hugo Weaving is repellent yet compelling in STC’s The President
Irish actor Olwen Fouéré and Australia’s Hugo Weaving command the stage in Sydney Theatre Company’s first time co-production with Dublin’s Gate Theatre.
- by Harriet Cunningham
More resources needed to tackle mental illness epidemic
Joel Cauchi’s father Andrew Cauchi said: “I made myself a servant to my son when I found out he had a mental illness.” If ever there was a heroic statement, this is one.
‘We could have done better’: Sydney Theatre Company addresses Palestinian protest furore
New chair Ann Johnson said the company did not support individual statements being made at curtain calls as it flagged a smaller season for 2025.
- by Linda Morris
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘People are asking’: Why Kerry Armstrong’s make-up artist checked behind her ears
The actress discusses raising three boys as a single mum, making lasting impressions – and whose body she’d like to have in her next life.
- by Benjamin Law
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland, where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Will Sydney poach one of Melbourne’s leading creatives to fill a key job?
The list of contenders to replace Sydney Theatre Company’s Kip Williams includes some of the most high profile directorial names in Australia.
- by Linda Morris
Analysis
For subscribers
‘Gargantuan ambition’: A review of Kip Williams’ tenure at the STC
From Dorian Gray to The Harp in the South, Williams’ appointment as artistic director was a gamble that paid off for the STC board.
- by John Shand
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Performing arts
Sydney Theatre Company’s artistic director to step down, eyeing Broadway move
The creative force behind West End hit, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is to step down at the end of the year from his full-time role at the flagship company he has led for eight years.
- by Linda Morris
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Review
Who would have thought a cost of living crisis play could be so funny?
Our reviewers give their verdict on acts all over town from the No Pay, No Way, Carmen, Chris Isaak and Grease.
- by John Shand, Peter McCallum, Harriet Cunningham, Chantal Nguyen and Shamim Razavi
‘Amazing’: Sarah Snook gets standing ovation in London’s West End
If Succession elevated her to a household name, this performance will likely catapult Australian actor Sarah Snook into global theatre stardom.
- by Rob Harris