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Bringing you the joy, curiosity and entertainment of a trip to the theatre.
The Almighty Sometimes
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Jennifer Sarah Dean
Jennifer Sarah Dean - one of our 2024 MinterEllison Future Directors - tells us what she's learning from Director Hannah Goodwin and shares her top tips for aspiring theatre directors.
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Programme
The Almighty Sometimes programme
Find out what Writer Kendall Feaver was ‘unprepared’ to discover while gathering research for this coming-of-age story and meet the cast and creatives in our immersive digital programme.
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Meet the team
Find out why the cast and Director Hannah Goodwin are drawn to this tender and humorous story of love, life and letting go.
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The Almighty Sometimes in rehearsals
Moving and at times hilarious, this universal story of growing up and letting go is preparing to head to the theatre. Step inside our rehearsal room.
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The Almighty Sometimes | Nadine Garner and Max McKenna Interview
Taking on the roles of a mother and daughter, Nadine Garner and Max McKenna chat to us about the familial bond in The Almighty Sometimes, and why the story will resonate with audiences.
World Problems
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Creative development week
Hear from members of the cast and creative team about discoveries they made during the World Problems creative development week.
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World Problems pre-show education resource
Prepare to see World Problems by Emma Mary Hall, directed by Cassandra Fumi, with these VCE Drama insights and activities.
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World Problems trailer
Watch the video trailer for World Problems ahead of seeing the production live on stage.
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Carly Sheppard on World Problems
Discover why Carly Sheppard thinks World Problems is a story for now that will strike a chord with audiences young and old.
Season 2024
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Videos
Meet Me at Dawn | Sheridan Harbridge Interview
Discover how Sheridan Harbridge connected with her character and why the script by Zinnie Harris captures everything she loves about theatre.
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English | Tasnim Hossain Interview
Director of English Tasnim Hossain tells us why she loves the humour and warmth in this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy.
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Seventeen | Fiona Choi and Richard Piper Interview
Fiona Choi and Richard Piper discuss playing teenagers, and why their characters are more complex than meets the eye.
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37 | Ngali Shaw Interview
Ngali Shaw on his eagerness to take part in the stunning new work penned by Nathan Maynard.
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The Almighty Sometimes | Nadine Garner and Max McKenna Interview
Taking on the roles of a mother and daughter, Nadine Garner and Max McKenna chat to us about the familial bond in The Almighty Sometimes, and why the story will resonate with audiences.
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A Streetcar Named Desire | Nikki Shiels Interview
Nikki Shiels reveals why she's thrilled to take part in one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the twentieth century.
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Cost of Living | Mabel Li and Oli Pizzey Stratford Interview
Hear from Mabel Li and Oli Pizzey Stratford on why they connected with Martyna Majok's award-winning script delving into the lives of four mismatched souls struggling for connection.
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Golden Blood | Merlynn Tong Interview
Writer and actor Merlynn Tong unveils the inspiration behind Golden Blood, and why she can't wait to bring it to Melbourne Theatre Company.
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My Brilliant Career | Kala Gare Interview
Hear Kala Gare outline the reasons why she admires this new Australian work and the talented creatives who have brought it to life.
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World Problems | Carly Sheppard Interview
Discover why Carly Sheppard thinks World Problems is a story for now that will strike a chord with audiences young and old.
Read
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Feature
Community, ceremony and corroboree
Set & Costume Designer Dale Ferguson and Director Isaac Drandic sat down to discuss designing the world of the Cutting Cove Currawongs.
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Feature
Behind the artwork
Artist Emma Salmon explains the meaning of her piece commissioned by us for the season of 37.
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Feature
Championing female perspectives
Join us this International Women’s Day to celebrate just some of those who make Melbourne Theatre Company what it is: a cultural institution committed to making theatre for everyone.
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Feature
Marngrook and the modern-day game
Learn about the traditional Aboriginal game that inspired AFL and hear from artists continuing its legacy.
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Feature
The allure of Greek mythology
Find out why Playwright Zinnie Harris used Orpheus and Eurydice as inspiration for Meet Me at Dawn.
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Q&A
Embracing physicality
We sat down with Movement Director Vincent Crowley to find out how the cast of Seventeen transformed into teenagers.
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Feature
Pathways to success | The MinterEllison Future Directors Initiative
Learn more about how we create pathways for Australia's next directors from the 2022 and 2023 participants.
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In Conversation
Telling our stories
Playwrights Patricia Cornelius (My Sister Jill) and Declan Furber Gillick (Jacky) brought urgent new plays to the fore in 2023. They sat down to discuss their process, as well as the risk, relevance and inspiration for writing for theatre.
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Feature
Melbourne Makers: Dann Barber
Costume Designer Dann Barber reveals his inspiration for A Very Jewish Christmas Carol and his process for delving into the world of characters.
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Interview
Reflecting on My Sister Jill
Director Susie Dee and 2023 MinterEllison Future Director Kitan Petkovski take a moment to discuss their experience working together on My Sister Jill.
Watch
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Jennifer Sarah Dean
Jennifer Sarah Dean - one of our 2024 MinterEllison Future Directors - tells us what she's learning from Director Hannah Goodwin and shares her top tips for aspiring theatre directors.
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Video
Meet the team
Find out why the cast and Director Hannah Goodwin are drawn to this tender and humorous story of love, life and letting go.
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Video
The Almighty Sometimes in rehearsals
Moving and at times hilarious, this universal story of growing up and letting go is preparing to head to the theatre. Step inside our rehearsal room.
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Video
Meet Assistant Director Kamarra Bell-Wykes
Kamarra Bell-Wykes – one of our 2024 MinterEllison Future Directors – discusses her experience assistant directing 37, her involvement as a dramaturg and her advice for aspiring theatre makers.
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37 trailer
Watch the video trailer for 37 ahead of seeing the production live on stage.
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Currawongs team photo day
Writer Nathan Maynard, Director Isaac Drandic and the cast of 37 take a break from rehearsals for a few laughs and a hearty discussion.
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Community, corroboree and dance in 37
Find out how the energy of football – and its predecessor, Marngrook – comes to life on stage.
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37 in rehearsals
Step inside the rehearsal room to see the energetic cast of 10 bringing this brand new production to the stage.
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Meet Me at Dawn trailer
Watch the video trailer for Meet Me at Dawn ahead of seeing the production live on stage.
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Meet Me at Dawn in rehearsals
Step inside the rehearsal room to see Zinnie Harris's dramatic collision of delicate love story and philosophical mystery come to life.
MTC Digital Theatre
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News
Five MTC Productions nominated for Green Room Awards
We’re delighted to receive 15 nominations for five of our Season 2021 productions for the 39th annual Green Room Awards.
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Video
Playing the Part
Hear from the cast of As You Like It as they discuss the process of bringing Shakespeare's characters to life on stage.
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Creating Costumes
Discover how the MTC wardrobe team brought Alicia Clements's intricate costume designs for As You Like It to life.
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Shakespearean Comedy
Director Simon Phillips and members of the As You Like It cast discuss the specifics of what makes this play funny.
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Script Notes
All the world's a stage
Tim Walter performs one of Shakespeare's most iconic speeches in As You Like It. Discover how he brings the words to life with his notes on the Seven Ages of Man monologue.
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Education
As You Like It Education Pack
A resource pack for teachers and students to learn more about Shakespeare's As You Like It, with activities to analyse and explore the MTC production.
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Interview
Creating the Forest of Arden on stage
Production Manager Michele Preshaw and Scenic Art Supervisor Shane Dunn reflect on the process of bringing Shakespeare's Forest of Arden to life on the Sumner stage.
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Q&A
Designing As You Like It
Set and Costume Designer Alicia Clements explores the process of creating the magical world of As You Like It on stage.
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Q&A
Directing As You Like It
Director Simon Phillips discusses the specifics of Shakespearean comedy, mistaken identity and witty wordplay in As You Like It.
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Q&A
Lighting As You Like It
Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper discusses shadow, colour and light in his work on As You Like It.
Ask MTC
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Ask MTC
How do you manage water onstage?
For this instalment of Ask MTC, Nick asks how the Company manages water onstage. CAD Drafter Jacob Battista answers, with a little help from Health & Safety Coordinator Liz Mundell.
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Ask MTC
Do you have an armoury?
In this instalment of Ask MTC, Senior Production Technician Allan Hirons answers Simon’s question about prop guns and onstage SFX.
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Ask MTC
Have you seen a theatre ghost?!
Break a leg! Ghost lights (and theatre ghosts). The Scottish play. This Ask MTC question is all about the spooky and the superstitious on stage.
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Ask MTC
How do you write a play?
Benjamin Law answers a collection of audience questions about how to write a play – including the mechanics of writing character and dialogue, finding inspiration, and the challenges of writing for the stage versus writing for the screen or the page.
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Ask MTC
How are your wigs made?
For Ask MTC, our dedicated wigs and make-up artist Jurga Celikiene answers Hilary’s question about how we make our actors’ wigs – and details the journey of one wig over 14 years!
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Ask MTC
How does a revolve work?
This week, Nick asked about the revolve on a stage – what is it and how does it work? One of our technical wizards, Kerry Saxby, provides the answer.
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Ask MTC
What happens to props and sets after a show?
This week, Props Buyer Jess Maguire answers a question submitted by Lee, who wants to know what happens to our props and sets after a show is finished – do we re-use them? If so, how often and how do we re-purpose them?
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Ask MTC
What do actors do when they forget their lines?
This week, Michelle Lim Davidson answers a question from Janice, who wants to know how actors remember all their lines, and how they cope when they forget one!
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Ask MTC
Open House Melbourne: Your questions answered
During Open House Melbourne last weekend, we threw open Southbank Theatre’s virtual doors for a behind-the-scenes tour with Theatre Operations Director Mark Wheeler, and then opened the floor to your questions.
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Ask MTC
How do I go about becoming a playwright?
In this regular feature, you ask the questions and we answer them. This week’s questioner didn't leave a name, but asked all about playwriting. Great question, Anonymous!