Mitchell Butel

PURPOSE Makes Australian Premiere at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

After claiming the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose is set for its next major milestone: a new production at Sydney Theatre Company.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards; THE BOY FROM OZ Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART to be Presented at Sydney Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Almost forty years after its Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company in 1989, Larry Kramer's groundbreaking, semi-autobiographical and Tony and Olivier Award-winning masterpiece The Normal Heart returns for STC's 2026 season.

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 12, 2025

You only have until next weekend to see this sensational production.

Adelaide Festival Welcomes Arts Leader Julian Hobba As New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 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.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Make Australian Premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

State Theatre Company South Australia and Melbourne Theatre Company will bring the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo to Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Sydney Theatre Company Reveals the 25th Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

Acclaimed playwright Sheridan Harbridge has been named Sydney Theatre Company’s next Patrick White Fellow, a year-long role that will see her develop a new work for STC and mentor participants in STC’s Watershed: Writers program.

Feature: STATE THEATRE’S KIMBERLEY AKIMBO LAUNCH at State Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Rooms.
by Barry Lenny - Apr 13, 2025

The State Theatre Company of South Australia launched their upcoming musical

Review: Leonard Bernstein’s Crazy Philosophical Satire CANDIDE Is Presented With Colour And Clear Storytelling
by Jade Kops - Feb 22, 2025

Opera Australia brings Victorian Opera’s production of CANDIDE to the Sydney Opera House. 

Review: HOUSEWORK at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Feb 12, 2025

This is a good start to Petra Kalive’s leadership.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia’s adaptation of The Dictionary of Lost Words will play a strictly limited encore season at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre before embarking on tour.

Review: JACK MAGGS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Nov 20, 2024

Be sure to get tickets to this world premiere.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Comes to QPAC Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

The breakout Australian hit play The Dictionary of Lost Words, based on Pip Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name, will be performed in Brisbane for the first time when it comes to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Playhouse from 26 April to 10 May 2025.

Melbourne Theatre Company Unveils 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced thirteen world-class stage productions for its 2025 season. From classic plays to international hits and world premieres to works that could only have been made in Melbourne, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in stories that ask them to think, feel and reflect in a season that bridges the familiar with the unexpected.

Mitchell Butel Appointed as New STC Artistic Director and Co-CEO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Board of Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has appointed award-winning actor, director, writer and producer Mitchell Butel as its new Artistic Director and co-CEO, taking over from Kip Williams who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Review: THE QUESTIONS at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 31, 2024

This is another winner for State Theatre, and their Artistic Director, Mitchell Butel.

Review: VARIETY GALA �" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 9, 2024

The annual Variety Gala is always well worth attending

Review: CANDIDE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - May 25, 2024

This is the best of all possible performances.

CANDIDE Comes to Adelaide in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

State Opera and State Theatre Company South Australia have come together for the first time in more than a decade to bring the Tony and Olivier award-winning operetta, Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to Her Majesty’s Theatre next month.

Review: BLUE �" ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Scott Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - Feb 28, 2024

Callan Purcell captivated the audience from start to finish.