Stella Started It - Griffin Theatre Company

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Stella Started It

2 DAYS TO GO till entries open for the Griffin Award 2025.

Inaugural Suzie Miller Award winner and previous Griffin Award winner (and just a bloody good human) Mary Rachel Brown will be hosting the last of our 3 virtual workshops tonight, where she will be helping you find the *drama* in your ideas and stress-testing your Griffin Award application to keep it in tip-top shape.

To note, these workshops are not mandatory to submit for the Griffin Award (we welcome all submissions!), but the workshops *will* give you that competitive edge to your application.

Mary Rachel Brown’s workshop is on tonight at 6:30pm, so make sure you register NOW to avoid missing out.

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications open Friday 13 December

WORKSHOP 3
With Mary Rachel Brown
Wednesday 11 December, 6:30pm
Learn more and register | https://bit.ly/GriffinAward2025Workshop
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

Wanted to see Alana Valentine’s explosive and tender new play, Nucleus, but not ready to commit to a subscription package?

Don’t worry, we got you.

Single tickets to see Nucleus are now on sale at our website (link in bio)!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
14 February - 15 March
Book now | Link in bio

We’re positively bursting with excitement!

Griffin is thrilled to share that we are the recipients of an almost $5 million grant as part of the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs program, which means that our major building redevelopment is fully green lit.

This is a massive moment for Griffin and new Australian storytelling, as we set out to create a fit-for-purpose home for artists and those with a story to share.

Thank you to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King and Federal Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek for taking the time to join us at the SBW Stables Theatre and celebrate this occasion with us.

With this groundbreaking news, we can’t wait to break ground in early 2025 🏗️

Read more | https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/how-a-billionaire-and-government-saved-a-key-sydney-theatre-20241129-p5kum8

And with that, as of last night, the tour of GOLDEN BLOOD by @merlynntong (and Griffin's 2024 Season) has come to an end.

Thank you to all the wonderful audiences who joined us at @SydneyTheatreCo and @MelbTheatreCo to experience this high-octane rollercoaster of a production. 💛

New Australian stories is what Griffin does best and it is always an honour to debut a new story like Merlynn's. It's even more special when that story gets the chance to return and be shared with even more people, especially when we do it in partnership with our friends and colleagues across Australia.

We'll be back in 2025 with a slate of fresh, new stories to share with you—sharing the pleasure of doing so with some of the nation's premiere creative organisations. The best way to make sure you're locked and loaded to see the best Australian theatre has to offer is with a Griffin 2025 Subscription Package! Make sure you buy yours before midnight tonight and automatically go in the running for our Super Big Win prize!

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

📸 Prudence Upton

When you’re having a hard day at the office, but then you remember that you’re just a chill guy with a Griffin Subscription.

Remember, today is the final day to subscribe and be in the running for our Super Big Win!

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

We love this time of the year. A time to celebrate with loved ones. A time to celebrate with a Super Big Win.

Those that purchase a Griffin subscription before midnight Sunday 1 December will automatically go in the running to win our annual Super Big Win.

The prize this year is a delightful Picnic Box for Two, by Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, to enjoy at the Royal Botanic Gardens and a bottle of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin from our friends at Four Pillars to enjoy with your picnic box.

But Super Big Win is just the cherry on top—don’t forget, a Griffin subscription also means getting to see bold, daring and new Australian works, for some of the most competitive main stage prices around.

The winner will be notified via email or phone and announced on Monday 2 December. Buy a subscription now to enter today!

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

Pull out your diaries, grab your calendar from the fridge, whip out your phones, because the Griffin Award submissions will open Friday 13 December!

If you’ve got a groundbreaking, wacky or just down-right exciting idea for a play, we want to hear from YOU! The winner of the Griffin Award will receive a full commission of $17,400 and dramaturgical support from Griffin to bring your idea to life.

Tomorrow night, our award-winning playwright and Literary Manager, Dylan Van Den Berg, will be hosting our 2nd workshop to help prep your Griffin Award submissions, and to answer any questions you might have. Register NOW!

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications open Friday 13 December

WORKSHOP 2
With Dylan Van Den Berg
Wednesday 27 November, 6:30pm
Learn more and register | Link in bio
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

HAPPY 💯 SHOWS!! 💛🐨🎤🕺☀️

The incredible company of GOLDEN BLOOD, @merlynntong, @charles.z.wu, @jenmsj, @tlong_unofficial celebrated their 100th performance last night with our friends at @melbtheatreco.

It is not often that a new Australian play reaches this milestone and GOLDEN BLOOD’s 100th performance is a testament to the power of authentic, fresh storytelling and we could not be prouder.

Congratulations to Merlynn and all the creatives who have poured their hearts into this beautiful work since 2020 (two setbacks won’t stop us from celebrating!)—it is incredible to see how far GOLDEN BLOOD has come since its premiere in 2022.

Here’s to many more years of Australian stories.

P.S. the last time a Griffin production reached 100 performances was last year in 2023—Suzie Miller’s PRIMA FACIE celebrated its 100th performance with Melbourne Theatre Company, playing in the Fairfax Studio where GOLDEN BLOOD is currently showing. Coincidence much?

The great mysteries of the 21st century—did Harry Styles spit at Chris Pine, was the dress blue and black, can Lea Michelle actually read and who the heck did this in the Griffin office???

Life is often about making difficult choices—choosing between careers, deciding who to vote for or what's for dinner. But we think the hardest of them all is "what plays should I see at Griffin in 2025?"

Using the latest in nuclear fission, quantum mechanics and other impressive science jargon we've created the (un)official Griffin 2025 Super Mega Quiz.

Find out today if a 2 Play, 3 Play or the complete package with our look-out shows is for you!

GRIFFIN 2025
Take the quiz here | https://bit.ly/Griffin2025SuperMegaQuiz
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

WORK WITH US

Griffin is on the hunt for theatre-loving folk to join us in the roles of Marketing and Content Producer, Ticketing Manager and Production Manager.

The Marketing and Content Producer (part-time) plays a vital role in the small but mighty Marketing team. The Marketing and Content Producer will be a whiz at copywriting, creative briefing, video editing (among other things) and assists with development and roll out of marketing strategies. The Marketing and Content Producer also assists with delivering Griffin's exciting annual Season.

The Ticketing Manager (full-time) is responsible for the development, implementation and management of Griffin’s customer services and ticketing policies and systems, and the smooth operation of Griffin’s box office. The Ticketing Manager is also responsible for leading the ticketing of Griffin’s annual Seasons.

We are also recruiting a full-time Production Manager. This role is responsible for delivering the production requirements of Griffin’s Main Season productions and development projects, and managing the day-to-day operations of the company in relation to production. Expressions of interest for seasonal Production Managers are also open.

If any of these roles sound like a good fit for you (or someone you know) then check out the full position descriptions on our website and apply now!

WORK AT GRIFFIN
Applications close 5pm Friday 29 November
Apply now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025
📸 @aliceboshell_

The staff at Griffin Theatre Company have just had our annual Reading Day—a grand old tradition of taking a day to read as many 2025 scripts as we can before we come together and read one script all together!

This year we had the (clothed) joy of reading Ang Collins' NATURISM and boy was it a riot. Many belly laughs were had and we all walked away with a renewed excitement for the year to come.

So this is us telling you that you should get excited too! From an explosive nuclear energy debate to dissolving cultural barriers to interrogating the shifting world around us, Griffin 2025 holds some of the freshest, punchiest stories of the year.

The best way to absorb it all is with a Griffin 2025 subscription—nab yours today!

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | https://bit.ly/Griffin2025Season
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

What do these talented and successful theatremakers and playwrights have in common?

These legends are all Griffin Studio alums!

Meyne Wyatt—Playwright, CITY OF GOLD
Michelle Lim Davidson—Playwright, KOREABOO
Suzie Miller—Playwright, PRIMA FACIE, JAILBABY
Tessa Leong—Director, GOLDEN BLOOD
Mary Rachel Brown—Playwright, THE DAPTO CHASER, DEAD CAT BOUNCE

With Griffin Studio you’ll get support from some of Australia’s best storytellers and dramaturgs to help create and bring to life your unique stories.

Applications close TOMORROW!

GRIFFIN STUDIO 2025
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 14 November
Learn more and apply | Link in bio
#GriffinStudio #Griffin2025w

If you like these iconic films and shows, you’ll LOVE Merlynn Tong’s GOLDEN BLOOD showing at @melbtheatreco.

Under 30’s save 50%.

Get your tickets today!

GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液
By Merlynn Tong
Until 30 Nov | Link in bio
📍Melbourne Theatre Company
#Griffin2024 #GTCGoldenBlood #Melbourne

It’s wholly fitting that the final show for Griffin’s 2024 Season would end in a way only a Griffin Season could—with rave reviews, rave performances and rave music.

It has been a joy and a thrill bringing this zany production to life with the cracking team at @hayestheatreco_official. What a delight to bring Griffin's trademark Australian storytelling to the Hayes as pioneers in musical theatre.

As we bid adieu to 2024 and look towards the new year, we encourage you during these turbulent times to strike up a convo with someone of differing ideals. Grab a coffee together, or perhaps a Griffin Subscription. Who knows, maybe you can overlook the shape of the Earth.

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

Award Season is a moment where dreams come true. The Oscars recognise the best in film, the Tonys applaud excellence on Broadway—and the Griffin Award celebrates outstanding new ideas for plays or performances that speak to who we are.

A celebration of playwrights for over 25 years, the prestigious Griffin Award has given Australian playwrights a way to turn their ideas into plays. With dramaturgical support from Griffin to develop their play in-house, and a full commission of $17,400, the winner of the Griffin Award 2025 will see their stories and dreams come alive.

If you’re not sure where to begin, we’ve got you covered with a suite of online workshops to help you build your pitch, starting with a workshop on 13 November with Griffin Literary Associate and award winning playwright, Julian Larnach!

To register for the workshop, head to our bio.

Entries for the Griffin Award will open in late November.

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications late November

WORKSHOP 1
With Julian Larnach
13 November
Learn more and register | Link in bio
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

Whilst Ria and Flick might be our fave dynamic duo of 2024, we asked the cast of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL to rank their fave power couples.

Proceed with caution—things got very, very silly.

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Join the waitlist by contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au

After a stellar season of pondering the shape of the Earth, FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL is now SOLD OUT!

By contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au, you can join the waitlist for any last-minute available tickets to see FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL. Join today, as we close Saturday 9 November!

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Join the waitlist by contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au

In 2016 Alana Valentine debuted her critically lauded, powerful and thought provoking play LADIES DAY at the SBW Stables Theatre. Set amongst a backdrop of glamour, festivity and violence at the races, LADIES DAY infuses Alana’s months of research and interviews with a healthy dose of drama. The result? A play that asks questions about tolerance, isolation, love and hope.

We’re so excited to be welcoming Alana back to Griffin with her new work NUCLEUS opening our 2025 season. If you haven’t already, getting a subscription is the most sure-fire way to never miss the best of new Australian theatre.

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | Link in bio
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #newaustralianplays
📸 Brett Boardman

★★★★—The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★—Arts Hub
★★★★—Time Out
★★★★—Stage Door Podcast

Tickets to the final performances of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL by Jean Tong, Lou Wall & James Gales are EXTREMELY LIMITED! This hilarious, camp, queer af show is one short fingernail away from being sold out so you better snap up your tickets quick-smart.

If musicals aren't normally your bag, trust us, you'll love this one.

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A Griffin Theatre Company and @hayestheatreco_official co-production
Until 9 November
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Book now | https://bit.ly/GTCFlatEarthers
📸 John McRae

"GOLDEN BLOOD is a sensational piece of work"—@yemagz
"The drama. The thrill. The twist"—@rafroadstories
"Merlynn Tong and Charles Wu have such beautiful synergy"—@lucydurack

Can you believe it! GOLDEN BLOOD by the effervescent @merlynntong opened last night at the @artscentremelbourne, presented by our friends at @melbtheatreco.

This is the last stop in GOLDEN BLOOD's east coast tour—from humble beginnings on our kite-shaped stage, the little show that could is playing until 30 November so don't miss out!

GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液
By Merlynn Tong
Until 30 November
📍Arts Centre Melbourne
Book now | Link in bio
📸 Prudence Upton
#GTCGoldenBlood #Griffin2024 #GriffinOnTheGo #MelbourneTheatreCompany

We caught up with the cast of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL to find out their 4 favourite plays and musicals.

With only 9 days left to see this critically-lauded, hilarious and heart-warming production, grab your tickets to see FLAT EARTHERS today, before they run out!

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATREMAKERS 📢 📢 📢

In 2025, we’re looking for another batch of playwrights to join us for a one year residency as part of our Griffin Studio.

Griffin Studio is one of the longest-running artists programs in Australia, with a proven track record of incubating the boldest and most important, new stories and bringing them to life on the stage.

Former alumni of Griffin Studio include Meyne Wyatt (CITY OF GOLD), Kirsty Marillier (ORANGE THROWER) and Dylan Van Den Berg (WHITEFELLA YELLA TREE).

Over 2025, successful applicants will develop a new work, supported by Griffin’s Artistic team, whilst partaking in workshops that will enrich their playwriting and theatremaking abilities.

It’s such a privilege for us to be able to work with Griffin Studio alums Michelle Lim Davidson (KOREABOO) and Nathan Harrison (BIRDSONG OF TOMORROW) to bring their Studio work to the stage as part of Griffin’s 2025 Season—and we can’t wait to work with you too!

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 14 November. Apply now!

GRIFFIN STUDIO 2025
Learn more and apply | Link in bio
#GriffinStudio #Griffin2025

2 DAYS TO GO till entries open for the Griffin Award 2025.

Inaugural Suzie Miller Award winner and previous Griffin Award winner (and just a bloody good human) Mary Rachel Brown will be hosting the last of our 3 virtual workshops tonight, where she will be helping you find the *drama* in your ideas and stress-testing your Griffin Award application to keep it in tip-top shape.

To note, these workshops are not mandatory to submit for the Griffin Award (we welcome all submissions!), but the workshops *will* give you that competitive edge to your application.

Mary Rachel Brown’s workshop is on tonight at 6:30pm, so make sure you register NOW to avoid missing out.

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications open Friday 13 December

WORKSHOP 3
With Mary Rachel Brown
Wednesday 11 December, 6:30pm
Learn more and register | https://bit.ly/GriffinAward2025Workshop
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

Wanted to see Alana Valentine’s explosive and tender new play, Nucleus, but not ready to commit to a subscription package?

Don’t worry, we got you.

Single tickets to see Nucleus are now on sale at our website (link in bio)!

NUCLEUS
By Alana Valentine
In association with @seymoursydney
📍 Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
14 February - 15 March
Book now | Link in bio

We’re positively bursting with excitement!

Griffin is thrilled to share that we are the recipients of an almost $5 million grant as part of the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs program, which means that our major building redevelopment is fully green lit.

This is a massive moment for Griffin and new Australian storytelling, as we set out to create a fit-for-purpose home for artists and those with a story to share.

Thank you to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King and Federal Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek for taking the time to join us at the SBW Stables Theatre and celebrate this occasion with us.

With this groundbreaking news, we can’t wait to break ground in early 2025 🏗️

Read more | https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/how-a-billionaire-and-government-saved-a-key-sydney-theatre-20241129-p5kum8

And with that, as of last night, the tour of GOLDEN BLOOD by @merlynntong (and Griffin's 2024 Season) has come to an end.

Thank you to all the wonderful audiences who joined us at @SydneyTheatreCo and @MelbTheatreCo to experience this high-octane rollercoaster of a production. 💛

New Australian stories is what Griffin does best and it is always an honour to debut a new story like Merlynn's. It's even more special when that story gets the chance to return and be shared with even more people, especially when we do it in partnership with our friends and colleagues across Australia.

We'll be back in 2025 with a slate of fresh, new stories to share with you—sharing the pleasure of doing so with some of the nation's premiere creative organisations. The best way to make sure you're locked and loaded to see the best Australian theatre has to offer is with a Griffin 2025 Subscription Package! Make sure you buy yours before midnight tonight and automatically go in the running for our Super Big Win prize!

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

📸 Prudence Upton

When you’re having a hard day at the office, but then you remember that you’re just a chill guy with a Griffin Subscription.

Remember, today is the final day to subscribe and be in the running for our Super Big Win!

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

We love this time of the year. A time to celebrate with loved ones. A time to celebrate with a Super Big Win.

Those that purchase a Griffin subscription before midnight Sunday 1 December will automatically go in the running to win our annual Super Big Win.

The prize this year is a delightful Picnic Box for Two, by Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, to enjoy at the Royal Botanic Gardens and a bottle of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin from our friends at Four Pillars to enjoy with your picnic box.

But Super Big Win is just the cherry on top—don’t forget, a Griffin subscription also means getting to see bold, daring and new Australian works, for some of the most competitive main stage prices around.

The winner will be notified via email or phone and announced on Monday 2 December. Buy a subscription now to enter today!

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

Pull out your diaries, grab your calendar from the fridge, whip out your phones, because the Griffin Award submissions will open Friday 13 December!

If you’ve got a groundbreaking, wacky or just down-right exciting idea for a play, we want to hear from YOU! The winner of the Griffin Award will receive a full commission of $17,400 and dramaturgical support from Griffin to bring your idea to life.

Tomorrow night, our award-winning playwright and Literary Manager, Dylan Van Den Berg, will be hosting our 2nd workshop to help prep your Griffin Award submissions, and to answer any questions you might have. Register NOW!

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications open Friday 13 December

WORKSHOP 2
With Dylan Van Den Berg
Wednesday 27 November, 6:30pm
Learn more and register | Link in bio
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

HAPPY 💯 SHOWS!! 💛🐨🎤🕺☀️

The incredible company of GOLDEN BLOOD, @merlynntong, @charles.z.wu, @jenmsj, @tlong_unofficial celebrated their 100th performance last night with our friends at @melbtheatreco.

It is not often that a new Australian play reaches this milestone and GOLDEN BLOOD’s 100th performance is a testament to the power of authentic, fresh storytelling and we could not be prouder.

Congratulations to Merlynn and all the creatives who have poured their hearts into this beautiful work since 2020 (two setbacks won’t stop us from celebrating!)—it is incredible to see how far GOLDEN BLOOD has come since its premiere in 2022.

Here’s to many more years of Australian stories.

P.S. the last time a Griffin production reached 100 performances was last year in 2023—Suzie Miller’s PRIMA FACIE celebrated its 100th performance with Melbourne Theatre Company, playing in the Fairfax Studio where GOLDEN BLOOD is currently showing. Coincidence much?

The great mysteries of the 21st century—did Harry Styles spit at Chris Pine, was the dress blue and black, can Lea Michelle actually read and who the heck did this in the Griffin office???

Life is often about making difficult choices—choosing between careers, deciding who to vote for or what's for dinner. But we think the hardest of them all is "what plays should I see at Griffin in 2025?"

Using the latest in nuclear fission, quantum mechanics and other impressive science jargon we've created the (un)official Griffin 2025 Super Mega Quiz.

Find out today if a 2 Play, 3 Play or the complete package with our look-out shows is for you!

GRIFFIN 2025
Take the quiz here | https://bit.ly/Griffin2025SuperMegaQuiz
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

WORK WITH US

Griffin is on the hunt for theatre-loving folk to join us in the roles of Marketing and Content Producer, Ticketing Manager and Production Manager.

The Marketing and Content Producer (part-time) plays a vital role in the small but mighty Marketing team. The Marketing and Content Producer will be a whiz at copywriting, creative briefing, video editing (among other things) and assists with development and roll out of marketing strategies. The Marketing and Content Producer also assists with delivering Griffin's exciting annual Season.

The Ticketing Manager (full-time) is responsible for the development, implementation and management of Griffin’s customer services and ticketing policies and systems, and the smooth operation of Griffin’s box office. The Ticketing Manager is also responsible for leading the ticketing of Griffin’s annual Seasons.

We are also recruiting a full-time Production Manager. This role is responsible for delivering the production requirements of Griffin’s Main Season productions and development projects, and managing the day-to-day operations of the company in relation to production. Expressions of interest for seasonal Production Managers are also open.

If any of these roles sound like a good fit for you (or someone you know) then check out the full position descriptions on our website and apply now!

WORK AT GRIFFIN
Applications close 5pm Friday 29 November
Apply now | Link in bio
#Griffin2025
📸 @aliceboshell_

The staff at Griffin Theatre Company have just had our annual Reading Day—a grand old tradition of taking a day to read as many 2025 scripts as we can before we come together and read one script all together!

This year we had the (clothed) joy of reading Ang Collins' NATURISM and boy was it a riot. Many belly laughs were had and we all walked away with a renewed excitement for the year to come.

So this is us telling you that you should get excited too! From an explosive nuclear energy debate to dissolving cultural barriers to interrogating the shifting world around us, Griffin 2025 holds some of the freshest, punchiest stories of the year.

The best way to absorb it all is with a Griffin 2025 subscription—nab yours today!

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | https://bit.ly/Griffin2025Season
#Griffin2025 #GriffinOnTheGo #NewAustralianPlays

What do these talented and successful theatremakers and playwrights have in common?

These legends are all Griffin Studio alums!

Meyne Wyatt—Playwright, CITY OF GOLD
Michelle Lim Davidson—Playwright, KOREABOO
Suzie Miller—Playwright, PRIMA FACIE, JAILBABY
Tessa Leong—Director, GOLDEN BLOOD
Mary Rachel Brown—Playwright, THE DAPTO CHASER, DEAD CAT BOUNCE

With Griffin Studio you’ll get support from some of Australia’s best storytellers and dramaturgs to help create and bring to life your unique stories.

Applications close TOMORROW!

GRIFFIN STUDIO 2025
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 14 November
Learn more and apply | Link in bio
#GriffinStudio #Griffin2025w

If you like these iconic films and shows, you’ll LOVE Merlynn Tong’s GOLDEN BLOOD showing at @melbtheatreco.

Under 30’s save 50%.

Get your tickets today!

GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液
By Merlynn Tong
Until 30 Nov | Link in bio
📍Melbourne Theatre Company
#Griffin2024 #GTCGoldenBlood #Melbourne

It’s wholly fitting that the final show for Griffin’s 2024 Season would end in a way only a Griffin Season could—with rave reviews, rave performances and rave music.

It has been a joy and a thrill bringing this zany production to life with the cracking team at @hayestheatreco_official. What a delight to bring Griffin's trademark Australian storytelling to the Hayes as pioneers in musical theatre.

As we bid adieu to 2024 and look towards the new year, we encourage you during these turbulent times to strike up a convo with someone of differing ideals. Grab a coffee together, or perhaps a Griffin Subscription. Who knows, maybe you can overlook the shape of the Earth.

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

Award Season is a moment where dreams come true. The Oscars recognise the best in film, the Tonys applaud excellence on Broadway—and the Griffin Award celebrates outstanding new ideas for plays or performances that speak to who we are.

A celebration of playwrights for over 25 years, the prestigious Griffin Award has given Australian playwrights a way to turn their ideas into plays. With dramaturgical support from Griffin to develop their play in-house, and a full commission of $17,400, the winner of the Griffin Award 2025 will see their stories and dreams come alive.

If you’re not sure where to begin, we’ve got you covered with a suite of online workshops to help you build your pitch, starting with a workshop on 13 November with Griffin Literary Associate and award winning playwright, Julian Larnach!

To register for the workshop, head to our bio.

Entries for the Griffin Award will open in late November.

GRIFFIN AWARD
Applications late November

WORKSHOP 1
With Julian Larnach
13 November
Learn more and register | Link in bio
#GriffinAward #Griffin2025

Whilst Ria and Flick might be our fave dynamic duo of 2024, we asked the cast of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL to rank their fave power couples.

Proceed with caution—things got very, very silly.

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Join the waitlist by contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au

After a stellar season of pondering the shape of the Earth, FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL is now SOLD OUT!

By contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au, you can join the waitlist for any last-minute available tickets to see FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL. Join today, as we close Saturday 9 November!

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Join the waitlist by contacting boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au

In 2016 Alana Valentine debuted her critically lauded, powerful and thought provoking play LADIES DAY at the SBW Stables Theatre. Set amongst a backdrop of glamour, festivity and violence at the races, LADIES DAY infuses Alana’s months of research and interviews with a healthy dose of drama. The result? A play that asks questions about tolerance, isolation, love and hope.

We’re so excited to be welcoming Alana back to Griffin with her new work NUCLEUS opening our 2025 season. If you haven’t already, getting a subscription is the most sure-fire way to never miss the best of new Australian theatre.

GRIFFIN 2025
Explore the season and subscribe | Link in bio
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📸 Brett Boardman

★★★★—The Sydney Morning Herald
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Tickets to the final performances of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL by Jean Tong, Lou Wall & James Gales are EXTREMELY LIMITED! This hilarious, camp, queer af show is one short fingernail away from being sold out so you better snap up your tickets quick-smart.

If musicals aren't normally your bag, trust us, you'll love this one.

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A Griffin Theatre Company and @hayestheatreco_official co-production
Until 9 November
📍Hayes Theatre Co
Book now | https://bit.ly/GTCFlatEarthers
📸 John McRae

"GOLDEN BLOOD is a sensational piece of work"—@yemagz
"The drama. The thrill. The twist"—@rafroadstories
"Merlynn Tong and Charles Wu have such beautiful synergy"—@lucydurack

Can you believe it! GOLDEN BLOOD by the effervescent @merlynntong opened last night at the @artscentremelbourne, presented by our friends at @melbtheatreco.

This is the last stop in GOLDEN BLOOD's east coast tour—from humble beginnings on our kite-shaped stage, the little show that could is playing until 30 November so don't miss out!

GOLDEN BLOOD 黄金血液
By Merlynn Tong
Until 30 November
📍Arts Centre Melbourne
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📸 Prudence Upton
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We caught up with the cast of FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL to find out their 4 favourite plays and musicals.

With only 9 days left to see this critically-lauded, hilarious and heart-warming production, grab your tickets to see FLAT EARTHERS today, before they run out!

FLAT EARTHERS: THE MUSICAL
By Jean Tong, Lou Wall and James Gales
A co-production with @hayestheatreco_official
Until 9 November | Link in bio
📍Hayes Theatre Co

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATREMAKERS 📢 📢 📢

In 2025, we’re looking for another batch of playwrights to join us for a one year residency as part of our Griffin Studio.

Griffin Studio is one of the longest-running artists programs in Australia, with a proven track record of incubating the boldest and most important, new stories and bringing them to life on the stage.

Former alumni of Griffin Studio include Meyne Wyatt (CITY OF GOLD), Kirsty Marillier (ORANGE THROWER) and Dylan Van Den Berg (WHITEFELLA YELLA TREE).

Over 2025, successful applicants will develop a new work, supported by Griffin’s Artistic team, whilst partaking in workshops that will enrich their playwriting and theatremaking abilities.

It’s such a privilege for us to be able to work with Griffin Studio alums Michelle Lim Davidson (KOREABOO) and Nathan Harrison (BIRDSONG OF TOMORROW) to bring their Studio work to the stage as part of Griffin’s 2025 Season—and we can’t wait to work with you too!

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 14 November. Apply now!

GRIFFIN STUDIO 2025
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