Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre has announced that Matthew Lutton will step down from his position as Artistic Director at the end of March 2025.

Prior to leaving, he will still direct two major productions as part of the 2025 season – The Birds and Troy.

Matthew Lutton. Photo supplied

Reflecting on his nine-year tenure, Lutton said: “It has been a spectacular honour to serve as Artistic Director of Malthouse Theatre. Over the past decade, we’ve seen Malthouse emerge stronger than ever, particularly as audiences have returned in full force post-pandemic. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved and excited for the next artistic leader to build on this momentum.”

Lutton will pursue new creative ventures in international theatre and opera. “To our many supporters, collaborators, and loyal audience members – thank you for championing Malthouse over the years and cheering us on. You have been the heartbeat of our theatre, inspiring us to reimagine what is next on Australian stages.”

Lutton’s legacy includes collaborations with international companies such as the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh, the Lyric Hammersmith in London, and the Barbican. His productions of Australian works such as Night on Bald...