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Griffin HQ Updates 🐰

A wave of public holidays are coming up!

The Griffin staff are getting ready to binge some TV or hot cross buns (or both!) and enjoy a well-deserved long weekend. This, of course, means Griffin HQ (much like Rachel and Ross) will be on a break and closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day.

While we won't be available in the office or over the phone, you can still grab your tickets and subscriptions online via our website.

Enjoy the long weekend everyone—see you on the flip side!

Nothing stops the highly competitive Griffin Staff Easter egg hunt, not even an Australian-wide egg shortage! We hope you get to enjoy a hoppy long weekend🥚🐰

Love,
The Griffs

We all have them 🤷‍♀️ Whether it is the snacker, armrest stealer or snorer, we want to hear your thoughts!

Let out those spicy takes in the comments.

Congratulations to our Grif-friends Suzie Miller (PRIMA FACIE and SUNSET STRIP) and Rachel Griffiths AM (MURIEL'S WEDDING and SIX FEET UNDER) on their Honorary Master of Fine Arts from NIDA!

Let's celebrate these two creative powerhouses 🎉

Site Supervisor Artie reporting for duty! We hope he knows what he's doing👷🛠️

A horse walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Hey!" The horse replies excitedly, "You read my mind!" 🐎🐎🐎

Happy Thursday from the Griffs! Enjoy Dee Dee, our rocking horse friend from our 2023 production of PONY by Eloise Snape.

ANNOUNCEMENT
We are kicking off the Griffin staff tour of HAMLET—venues include NASA's Space Station, The Colosseum and the Great Barrier Reef! Coming to you 1 April 1599 🎉

PROP QUIZ 2! Griffin HQ is a magical place where creativity and props are abundant. Do you recognise which productions these props are from? ✨

Happy International Theatre Day! 🎭

Griffin Theatre Company is proud to be the theatre of first chances, nurturing emerging and established practitioners. We connect a vast community of artists, audiences and supporters who are united in telling stories. Here's to celebrating the storytellers shaping Australia's creative future! 💫

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

The staff at Griffin Theatre Company are out touching grass (on a retreat), where we get a chance to bond, birdwatch and talk big picture! 🐦

But don't worry—you can still purchase your tickets and subscriptions online at our website. If you need assistance, feel free to email us, as we do have some team members available onsite. ❤️

Residency and philanthropic supported provided by @sharkislandinstitute.

PROP QUIZ!!! Can you guess which production these props at Griffin HQ belong to? ✨

We're riding the wave from the high of NUCLEUS but staying busy—working hard on exciting new projects, like a duckling paddling furiously under calm waters. 🦆

So, let us brighten your Tuesday by topping up your 'cute duck meter' with the miniature ducks from our Griffin Lookout production 2023 UFO by Kirby Medway and Solomon Thomas.

Please join us in giving the cast, crew, and creative team behind NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine a digital round of applause. Massive congratulations on the show! ⚛️☢️

Tickets for the Griffin Award and Keynote featuring an address from @leahpurcell is now on sale! 🎟️

Join us for a special celebration of over 25 years of plays and playwrights at the Griffin Award and Keynote. This event brings together the artistic community to celebrate Australian storytelling—and, of course, announce the 2025 Griffin Award winner!

Collaborating with the Sydney Writers' Festival, this year's keynote promises to be bigger and better than ever. Don't miss out!

2025 GRIFFIN AWARD AND KEYNOTE
Keynote Speaker @leahpurcell
In association with @sydwritersfest @copyrightagency_
📍 Carriageworks
21 May
Book now | Link in bio
#GriffinAwardKeynote #Griffin2025

We've made the Seymour Centre our temporary home during the run of NUCLEUS while the SBW Stables get a makeover (redeveloped!). Huge thank you to our amazing partners and colleagues for letting us borrow your time and stages!

We can't wait to continue our couch-surfing era at @belvoirst and the @oldfitztheatre in June with KOREABOO and our Griffin Lookout shows SISTREN and BIRDSONG OF TOMORROW.

GRIFFIN REDEVELOPMENT
Learn more | Link in Bio
📸 @2amtyron

GRIFFIN AWARD KEYNOTE 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT 🪶
For over 26 years, the Griffin Award has been the birthplace of some of Australia’s most notable contemporary theatre writing. This year, we are joining forces with Sydney Writers Festival to bring you a keynote address by none other than Leah Purcell!

Leah a proud Kuwa – Gunggari – Wakka Wakka Murri woman first graced our stage in the 2007 production of THE STORY OF THE MIRACLES AT COOKIE'S TABLE. She has since become one of Australia’s most admired creatives, not only starring in but also writing, producing, and directing some of the finest works in the First Nations Canon: BOX THE PONY, DON’T TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN and THE DROVER’S WIFE PLAY.

She has starred in some of Australia’s most iconic films, TV and theatre such as WENTWORTH, STUFF HAPPENS and THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Outside her acting, Leah is busy developing new writing projects through her company, Oombarra Productions.

Tickets on sale Saturday 15 March!

2025 GRIFFIN AWARD KEYNOTE
Keynote Speaker @leahpurcell
In association with @sydwritersfest @copyrightagency_
📍 Carriageworks
21 May
Book now | Link in Bio
#GriffinAwardKeynote #Griffin2025

Alana Valentine's explosive play, NUCLEUS, is not to be missed! But don't just take our word for it—see what audiences have been saying in their Three Word Reviews 3️⃣💥💏

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus

Find out why Andrea James, NUCLEUS's director and Griffin's Associate Artistic Director, wants to invite Peter Dutton out for dinner. Plus, get to know more about our tender and surprisingly play NUCLEUS. 🪝

This is your final week to see NUCLEUS get tickets from the link in our bio 🐟

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with Seymour Centre
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus

There are only seven more chances to see NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine!

This thought-provoking, topical and tender show is only on the Seymour Centre stage until this Saturday when it must close.

Garnering ★★★★1/2 reviews and plenty of audience praise, Alana's prescient play—expertly performed by stage and screen greats Paula Arundell and Peter Kowitz—is not to be missed.

If you're after some affordable tickets why not try our Monday Rush? A limited release of $25 tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Monday for that evening's performance—set your alarms and we'll see you at the show!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with Seymour Centre
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | https://bit.ly/GTCNucleus
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus
📸 Brett Boardman

#GTCNucleus #Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo

Some fantastic news for our Grif-friend Merlynn Tong!

Merlynn has been nominated for a Green Door Award for Outstanding New Australian Writing for GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液, presented by the Melbourne Theatre Company. 🩸🎊

A huge chookas to Merlynn and congratulations to the other nominees!

📸 Prudence Upton
#GTCGoldenBlood #Griffin2024 #GriffinOnTheGo

There are many, many words to describe Alana Valentine's NUCLEUS.

Here are a few of our favourite Three Word Reviews from audiences who have entered the doors.

Now, in its final week, you have no excuse for missing the play that has audiences and critics thinking!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus
📸 Brett Boardman

Find out what the people of Sydney have to say about religion, energy and relationships! 💑📖🔋

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus

Griffin HQ Updates 🐰

A wave of public holidays are coming up!

The Griffin staff are getting ready to binge some TV or hot cross buns (or both!) and enjoy a well-deserved long weekend. This, of course, means Griffin HQ (much like Rachel and Ross) will be on a break and closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day.

While we won't be available in the office or over the phone, you can still grab your tickets and subscriptions online via our website.

Enjoy the long weekend everyone—see you on the flip side!

Nothing stops the highly competitive Griffin Staff Easter egg hunt, not even an Australian-wide egg shortage! We hope you get to enjoy a hoppy long weekend🥚🐰

Love,
The Griffs

We all have them 🤷‍♀️ Whether it is the snacker, armrest stealer or snorer, we want to hear your thoughts!

Let out those spicy takes in the comments.

Congratulations to our Grif-friends Suzie Miller (PRIMA FACIE and SUNSET STRIP) and Rachel Griffiths AM (MURIEL'S WEDDING and SIX FEET UNDER) on their Honorary Master of Fine Arts from NIDA!

Let's celebrate these two creative powerhouses 🎉

Site Supervisor Artie reporting for duty! We hope he knows what he's doing👷🛠️

A horse walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Hey!" The horse replies excitedly, "You read my mind!" 🐎🐎🐎

Happy Thursday from the Griffs! Enjoy Dee Dee, our rocking horse friend from our 2023 production of PONY by Eloise Snape.

ANNOUNCEMENT
We are kicking off the Griffin staff tour of HAMLET—venues include NASA's Space Station, The Colosseum and the Great Barrier Reef! Coming to you 1 April 1599 🎉

PROP QUIZ 2! Griffin HQ is a magical place where creativity and props are abundant. Do you recognise which productions these props are from? ✨

Happy International Theatre Day! 🎭

Griffin Theatre Company is proud to be the theatre of first chances, nurturing emerging and established practitioners. We connect a vast community of artists, audiences and supporters who are united in telling stories. Here's to celebrating the storytellers shaping Australia's creative future! 💫

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

The staff at Griffin Theatre Company are out touching grass (on a retreat), where we get a chance to bond, birdwatch and talk big picture! 🐦

But don't worry—you can still purchase your tickets and subscriptions online at our website. If you need assistance, feel free to email us, as we do have some team members available onsite. ❤️

Residency and philanthropic supported provided by @sharkislandinstitute.

PROP QUIZ!!! Can you guess which production these props at Griffin HQ belong to? ✨

We're riding the wave from the high of NUCLEUS but staying busy—working hard on exciting new projects, like a duckling paddling furiously under calm waters. 🦆

So, let us brighten your Tuesday by topping up your 'cute duck meter' with the miniature ducks from our Griffin Lookout production 2023 UFO by Kirby Medway and Solomon Thomas.

Please join us in giving the cast, crew, and creative team behind NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine a digital round of applause. Massive congratulations on the show! ⚛️☢️

Tickets for the Griffin Award and Keynote featuring an address from @leahpurcell is now on sale! 🎟️

Join us for a special celebration of over 25 years of plays and playwrights at the Griffin Award and Keynote. This event brings together the artistic community to celebrate Australian storytelling—and, of course, announce the 2025 Griffin Award winner!

Collaborating with the Sydney Writers' Festival, this year's keynote promises to be bigger and better than ever. Don't miss out!

2025 GRIFFIN AWARD AND KEYNOTE
Keynote Speaker @leahpurcell
In association with @sydwritersfest @copyrightagency_
📍 Carriageworks
21 May
Book now | Link in bio
#GriffinAwardKeynote #Griffin2025

We've made the Seymour Centre our temporary home during the run of NUCLEUS while the SBW Stables get a makeover (redeveloped!). Huge thank you to our amazing partners and colleagues for letting us borrow your time and stages!

We can't wait to continue our couch-surfing era at @belvoirst and the @oldfitztheatre in June with KOREABOO and our Griffin Lookout shows SISTREN and BIRDSONG OF TOMORROW.

GRIFFIN REDEVELOPMENT
Learn more | Link in Bio
📸 @2amtyron

GRIFFIN AWARD KEYNOTE 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT 🪶
For over 26 years, the Griffin Award has been the birthplace of some of Australia’s most notable contemporary theatre writing. This year, we are joining forces with Sydney Writers Festival to bring you a keynote address by none other than Leah Purcell!

Leah a proud Kuwa – Gunggari – Wakka Wakka Murri woman first graced our stage in the 2007 production of THE STORY OF THE MIRACLES AT COOKIE'S TABLE. She has since become one of Australia’s most admired creatives, not only starring in but also writing, producing, and directing some of the finest works in the First Nations Canon: BOX THE PONY, DON’T TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN and THE DROVER’S WIFE PLAY.

She has starred in some of Australia’s most iconic films, TV and theatre such as WENTWORTH, STUFF HAPPENS and THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Outside her acting, Leah is busy developing new writing projects through her company, Oombarra Productions.

Tickets on sale Saturday 15 March!

2025 GRIFFIN AWARD KEYNOTE
Keynote Speaker @leahpurcell
In association with @sydwritersfest @copyrightagency_
📍 Carriageworks
21 May
Book now | Link in Bio
#GriffinAwardKeynote #Griffin2025

Alana Valentine's explosive play, NUCLEUS, is not to be missed! But don't just take our word for it—see what audiences have been saying in their Three Word Reviews 3️⃣💥💏

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus

Find out why Andrea James, NUCLEUS's director and Griffin's Associate Artistic Director, wants to invite Peter Dutton out for dinner. Plus, get to know more about our tender and surprisingly play NUCLEUS. 🪝

This is your final week to see NUCLEUS get tickets from the link in our bio 🐟

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with Seymour Centre
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus

There are only seven more chances to see NUCLEUS by Alana Valentine!

This thought-provoking, topical and tender show is only on the Seymour Centre stage until this Saturday when it must close.

Garnering ★★★★1/2 reviews and plenty of audience praise, Alana's prescient play—expertly performed by stage and screen greats Paula Arundell and Peter Kowitz—is not to be missed.

If you're after some affordable tickets why not try our Monday Rush? A limited release of $25 tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Monday for that evening's performance—set your alarms and we'll see you at the show!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with Seymour Centre
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | https://bit.ly/GTCNucleus
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus
📸 Brett Boardman

#GTCNucleus #Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo

Some fantastic news for our Grif-friend Merlynn Tong!

Merlynn has been nominated for a Green Door Award for Outstanding New Australian Writing for GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液, presented by the Melbourne Theatre Company. 🩸🎊

A huge chookas to Merlynn and congratulations to the other nominees!

📸 Prudence Upton
#GTCGoldenBlood #Griffin2024 #GriffinOnTheGo

There are many, many words to describe Alana Valentine's NUCLEUS.

Here are a few of our favourite Three Word Reviews from audiences who have entered the doors.

Now, in its final week, you have no excuse for missing the play that has audiences and critics thinking!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus
📸 Brett Boardman

Find out what the people of Sydney have to say about religion, energy and relationships! 💑📖🔋

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
Until 15 March
Book now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GTCNucleus