Step behind the curtain with the Strangeways Ensemble — a creative force of neurodiverse artists whose cabaret dives deep into love in all its wild, awkward, and joyful forms. From grungy ballads to tales of online dating and vampires, discover how this close-knit troupe finds family on and off the stage.
Off the Ledge is bringing kerosene to the Canberra Theatre Centre, a sharply written new Australian play that dives into love, unfiltered emotions and female power. We spoke with director and producer Lachlan Houen and actor Winsome Ogilvie, who plays Millie, about what drew them to the production, why this story matters now and what you can expect from a night of fiercely honest theatre.
Kirsty Webeck is currently touring the country with her new show Lost for Words, bringing her trademark ‘comedy without the sad bits’ to stages across Australia. “I want to make people feel better and give them a nice escape for an hour.”
Emmanuelle Mattana’s Trophy Boys turns the hyper-competitive world of elite school debating into a sharp, satirical lens on masculinity, power, and influence.
Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a gripping, blood-soaked political drama that feels both timeless and sharply current. With standout performances, striking design and a thoughtful gender-swapped Brutus whose relationship with her wife adds a queer layer to the story, this production brings fresh emotional depth to Shakespeare’s tale of power, loyalty and betrayal. ★★★★☆
Scott Morrison may have left the building, but Canberra-based writer Tom Glassey isn't quite ready to let him go. In fact, he's written a whole play about it.
What if Juliet’s story didn’t end in tragedy? In a Canberra first, Free-Rain Theatre Company brings the international hit musical & Juliet to The Q in 2026, reimagining Shakespeare’s most famous love story with a bold new twist.
What does it mean to raise your voice when the world refuses to listen? Daniela Koulikov from FUSE spoke with Mitchell Butel about reviving Larry Kramer’s landmark play, honouring queer history, and why theatre is still a powerful space for empathy and change.
Free-Rain Theatre’s production of '& Juliet' explores the question: what if Juliet didn’t die for Romeo and instead chose herself? This remix of Shakespeare is energised by hit pop songs from Max Martin and features a talented cast. In this reimagining, Juliet gets a second chance, while her best friend May, portrayed by Josh Kirk, steps into the spotlight as a non-binary character who navigates issues of identity, community and self-acceptance on their own terms.
