Matthew Lutton

Programming Set For Adelaide Festival 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026

Adelaide Festival revealed its 42nd program featuring 54 events, including 7 world premieres, 12 Australian premieres, and 10 exclusive productions from international and local artists.

Richard Roxburgh and Heather Mitchell Will Lead OEDIPUS at Adelaide Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Richard Roxburgh and Heather Mitchell will star in Robert Icke's Olivier and Tony Award-winning contemporary adaptation of Oedipus at Adelaide Festival, co-produced with Sydney Theatre Company.

Mark Feary Named Curator of 2028 ADELAIDE BIENNIAL of Australian Art
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

The Art Gallery of South Australia named Mark Feary, Artistic Director of Gertrude Contemporary in Melbourne, as curator of the upcoming Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.

First Two Adelaide Festival 2027 Productions On Sale
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Tickets went on sale for Romeo Castellucci's BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE and Barrie Kosky's K., the first two exclusive productions announced for Adelaide Festival's upcoming season.

Paula Arundell Will Bring One-Woman Show THE BIRDS to Belvoir St Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Paula Arundell performs in THE BIRDS, a one-woman Sydney premiere adapted by Louise Fox from Daphne du Maurier's 1952 horror story, exploring climate change and misinformation at Belvoir St Theatre.

Adelaide Festival 2026 To Feature Isabelle Huppert In MARY SAID WHAT SHE SAID And Ensemble PYGMAILON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

The Adelaide Festival has announced the first highlights of its 2026 program, featuring two Australian exclusives: Isabelle Huppert in Mary Said What She Said and a three-concert series by renowned French choir and orchestra Ensemble Pygmalion.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company Names Natalie Jenkins New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Natalie Jenkins as its new Executive Director, commencing on 25 August 2025, following an extensive national search.

Adelaide Festival Welcomes Arts Leader Julian Hobba As New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

The Adelaide Festival Board has announced the appointment of arts leader Julian Hobba as its new Executive Director, commencing September 2025. A proud South Australian, Julian joins Adelaide Festival after five years serving as Executive Director of State Theatre Company South Australia.

Matthew Lutton OAM Appointed as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025

Lutton will take the creative leadership of Australia’s pre-eminent cultural event after nine years as Artistic Director and co-CEO of the acclaimed Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne.

Malthouse Theatre's Immersive Theatre Production HOUR OF THE WOLF Extends Season For A Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

After selling out its initial three week season and extending until 3 December, Malthouse Theatre's immersive theatre production HOUR OF THE WOLF is now extending its season for a second time, performing until 17 December.

Malthouse Theatre Reveals 2024 Season of Eight Upcoming Works
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Malthouse promises eight compelling reasons to visit their theatres in 2024.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Malthouse Theatre Announces Part 2 Of Its 2022 Season Featuring Three New Australian Works
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

Malthouse Theatre today unveiled three more works in its Season 2022 line up including the world premieres of Anna K starring Caroline Craig ((Underbelly, Blue Heelers) a sinister comedy by Ra Chapman who is making her mainstage debut with K-BOX plus the premiere of Monsters, a co-production with Stephanie Lake Company starring Pamela Rabe.

HAPPY END Will Be Presented by Victorian Opera in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022

Roaring with charisma, wit and a killer cast, Victorian Opera presents Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann’s anti-capitalist musical comedy, Happy End, from 23 – 26 March at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse. 

Gangsters And The Salvation Army Settle Scores In Victorian Opera's HAPPY END
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022

Roaring with charisma, wit and a killer cast, Victorian Opera presents Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann's anti-capitalist musical comedy, Happy End, from 23 – 26 March at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse.

Victorian Opera Announces Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

From rock to Rossini, Victorian Opera announces its Season 2022 with a year of undiscovered gems, thrilling epics and two world premieres. The state opera company presents eight productions, including three Australian operas.

Malthouse Presents MONSTERS, Starring Pamela Rabe And Dancers From Stephanie Lake Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2021

Malthouse Theatre Artistic Director, Matthew Lutton  has collaborated with choreographer Stephanie Lake,  and Sydney-based writer Emme Hoy to create an  chilling adventure into the darkness featuring stage and  screen star Pamela Rabe and Stephanie Lake Company  dancers. 

Malthouse Theatre's BECAUSE THE NIGHT Extended Until September 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2021

Tickets are now on sale for performances until 26 September 2021, with two performances nightly at 6pm and 8.30pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and a matinee performance at 1pm on Saturday.

Malthouse Theatre Launches Playwriting Innovation Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2021

Malthouse Theatre’s Playwriting Innovation Award is a new initiative designed to provoke conversations about the future of playwriting in Australia, and acknowledge the innovative contributions made by local playwrights to the growth of the artform.

BWW Interview: David Greig Talks ADVENTURES WITH THE PAINTED PEOPLE
by Jonathan Marshall - Jun 4, 2020

Prolific playwright David Greig has a varied catalogue of work ranging from the recently revived Europe to West End hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and his acclaimed adaptation of Touching the Void. He is also Artistic Director of Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre. Greig's first original play in 7 years Adventures with the Painted People was due to begin its run in Edinburgh this summer but has since been adapted for radio due to the pandemic. The writer spoke with BroadwayWorld about his creative process, the future of theatre and his latest work. 

The Blue Room Theatre Celebrates 30th Birthday With Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2019

The Blue Room Theatre is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2019 with a project to transform the venue to continue to support artists for the next 30 years.