Mitchell Butel reveals his inaugural program as AD, with plays that he hopes will make headlines, open the door to a more diverse group of actors, provoke and entertain.
An insistence on the big effect comes at the expense of effective theatre.
Soon to appear in the Australian premiere of Mike Bartlett’s Wild, inspired by the story of Edward Snowden, Schmitz discusses playing a mysterious character simply referred to as ‘Man’.
A top-notch, diverse line-up makes for a cracking start to this year's Adelaide Festival.
Highlights include Kate Mulvany in an Ibsen gender-switch, an adaptation of Bliss, and a revival of the Hayes’ Calamity Jane. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A joyous romp with a festively porous fourth wall.
Toby Schmitz, Mr Burns from The Simpsons, Mark Colvin, Jasper Jones and a talking cat all turn up in the 2017 season.
