Ian Michael News

Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison's BENNELONG IN LONDON will receive its world premiere at Sydney Theatre Company's Wharf 1 Theatre, directed by Ian Michael, with Gamilaraay actor Googoorewon Knox in the title role.

Following a sell-out run as part of Griffin Theatre Company's 2025 Lookout season, one of Australia's most exciting rising stars, Iolanthe will bring her cult-hit SISTREN to the Griffin mainstage.

Award-winning actor David Wenham will make his highly anticipated return to the Sydney Theatre Company stage for the first time in over two decades to perform in An Iliad.

The 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards have announced their winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in theatre across various categories.

Nominations were announced for the 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony on Monday 19 January 2026 at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre.

Santa Monica Playhouse will reopen its newly refurbished Main Stage this fall with the return of the Binge Free Festival (BFF), celebrating its 10th Anniversary Season from October 14 through November 16, 2025.

Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Belvoir St Theatre presents BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY, a debut work by writer Dalara Williams, directed by Ian Michael.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!

Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. Check out photos from rehearsals here!

Tom Wright’s adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK chills and thrills with Ian Michael’s (Director) crisp new production.  Based on Lindsay’s 1967 novel, which was included in the “Big Jubilee Read” list to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, this mysterious thriller is presented with economy so the source text remains the hero of the work.

Nominations have been announced for the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tom Wright’s critically lauded adaptation of the Joan Lindsay classic, is coming to Sydney Opera House from February 2025.

Stage and screen icons Paula Arundell and Lisa McCune are set to star in the Australian premiere of Lynn Nottage’s searing slice-of-life masterpiece, Sweat, when it opens at Wharf 1 Theatre on Friday 15 November. 

See what the critics are saying about Our Country's Good at Lyric Hammersmith. Read the reviews and learn more about the show.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released a first look at the production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country’s Good, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan. See photos from the production.

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released a sneak peek into rehearsals for the major revival of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country’s Good, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan. Check out the photos here!

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.