Dirty Diamonds

22 May — 26 Jun 2027

Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio

An unlikely duo. A bum bag full of diamonds. And a daring journey to the Kimberley – with a nostalgic 90s soundtrack.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

A Blak and downright badass crime caper. 

Cassie is a Kalkadoon forensic investigator drawn into a case that keeps edging closer to home, thanks to a bum bag full of stolen diamonds. Jordan is a Noongar DJ navigating loyalty and family secrets. Together, the unlikely new friends are on a mission to uncover long-buried truths – all while outrunning a bikie boyfriend and a mysterious man in a suit.  

Written and directed by Abbie-lee Lewis (Saplings), and starring Logie Award winner Lila McGuire (Goolagong) and Ruby Henaway (The Sapphires), this playful and moving world premiere inspired by the infamous Argyle diamond mine heist in the late 1980s was a finalist for the Australian Theatre Festival’s New Play Award in New York. Zippy dialogue, a pulsing 90s score and the ingenious use of video drive the journey from Perth to the Kimberley in this one-of-a-kind comedy from a promising talent. 


A co-production with Belvoir St Theatre

Presented in association with: Yirra Yaakin and RISING
     

 


Developed through Belvoir with support from The Balnaves Foundation and Oranges & Sardines Foundation and Melbourne Theatre Company’s NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Hearing Assistance

  • Audio Described

  • Tactile Tour

  • Open Captioning

  • Closed Captioning

  • Auslan Interpreted

Performance Type Performance Date(s)
Audio Described
by Vision Australia
Saturday 12 June at 2pm
Tuesday 15 June at 6.30pm
Tactile Tour
at venue
Saturday 12 June at 2pm (Tactile tour commences at 1pm)
Open Captioning
via screen
Saturday 19 June at 2pm
Closed Captioning
GoTheatrical App
Saturday 19 June at 2pm
Auslan Interpreted More information here.
Artwork for Ruby Henaway

Ruby Henaway

Jordan

Artwork for Lila McGuire

Lila McGuire

Emma

Artwork for Ian Michael

Ian Michael

J.R

Artwork for Abbie-lee Lewis

Abbie-lee Lewis

Writer & Director

Artwork for Romanie Harper

Romanie Harper

Set & Costume Designer

Artwork for Susie Henderson

Susie Henderson

Video Designer

Artwork for Eamon Flack

Eamon Flack

Associate Director

Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio

100 St Kilda Road

Melbourne , Victoria 3004