Backstage

Education

Behind the poster

Lead Designer and Art Director Emma Wagstaff tells us how the marketing and graphic design team at MTC conceptualise and execute the artwork for a typical play like Così. 

Coffee in the Lounge

From screen to stage

Playing Lewis in Così is actor Sean Keenan. He tells us about his journey from the screen to the stage, as well as his great love for Australia.

Interviews

From Darkness to Light

Lighting designer Niklas Pajanti discusses lighting effects as an expression of the characters in Così.

Interviews

Pure Creative Energy

Gabriel Fancourt tells us about playing the characters of Nick and Zac in Così.

Interviews

Melody and rhythm

Rahel Romahn talks about the patterns of his character Doug and what drives his agenda in Cosi.

Interviews

Finding love

Robert Menzies tells us about the contradictions of his character Roy and how it's OK for a role to not always make sense.

Interviews

Looking up and down

George Zhao tells us how he found the slightly patronizing, but mostly well-meaning character of Justin.

Interviews

Loyalty and empathy

Glenn Hazeldine discusses how his character Henry evolves over the course of the play to become an admirable character of strength and loyalty to his fellow stage players.

Interviews

A wonderful journey

In Così, Katherine Tonkin plays Ruth, an obsessive personality who often frustrates her peers with her meticulous behaviour. She shares her thoughts on the rehearsal process and her journey to finding Ruth.

Interviews

The juxtaposition of Cherry

Bessie Holland tells us about the arc of her character and how she embodies Cherry.

MTC Talks

Louis Nowra on Così

Playwright Louis Nowra tells Fiona Gruber about the events and people who changed his life, and how they came to form the inspiration behind his iconic play Così.

Video

What we love about Così

As we prepare for the revival of Louis Nowra’s heartwarming comedy, Così, we ask the cast what they love about this Australian classic.