Malthouse Theatre

A bittersweet portrait of family dysfunction, deception and denial, The Wild Duck resounds for a new age.

You remember that famous Hans Christian Andersen story, The Little Match Girl, right? Surely, at some point, you must’ve been told that heart-warming 19th Century children’s tale about the little girl who freezes to death on New Year’s Eve? Well, not like this you haven’t.

The Malthouse Theatre has announced its 2012 season which is designed to present one single season that reflects the breadth and vivacity of Australian contemporary performance across its three stages.

In 2012 Malthouse Theatre offers a paid internship for a female director. Over a 6 month period (timing can be flexible depending on the availability of the director) the recipient of the internship will have access to company life in a professional performing arts company, and be given opportunities to assist the Artistic Director Marion Potts and/or Associate Artist (Direction) Matt Lutton.

Gather round the fire, children, there's a tale that needs telling. The cat is back, and you won't believe where she's been.

Only the audacious Back to Back Theatre could conjure up the epic journey of an elephant-headed Hindu god who seeks to go one-on-one with Hitler. 

The 2011 National Class Clowns Final will be held at the Malthouse Theatre. Featuring Harley Breen as emcee and special feature act by musical duo Smart Casual.

Namatjira opened at Malthouse Theatre last week to standing ovations and rave reviews. Bringing the audience to its feet every night, this spellbinding production literally illustrates the extraordinary life of Albert Namatjira.

Albert Namatjira's beautiful paintings introduced the lounge rooms of Australian suburbia to the exquisite beauty of our central desert heartland. In 2010, Belvoir and Big hART transformed the rich watercolours of Namatjira's story into a joyous theatrical event. Namatjira opens at the Malthouse tonight and runs till August 28.