Dead Darling Theatre

26/07/2026

Why did Billie-Rose create All Grown Up (But Not Really)?

From Lightning McQueen to the little rituals, songs and memories that shaped our early 2000s childhood, All Grown Up (But Not Really) explores the comfort of nostalgia and what it means to carry those pieces of ourselves into adulthood.

It’s a joyful, funny and heartfelt cabaret that asks: Why are we so desperate to grow up?

📍 Goodwood Theatre & Studios
🗓 27–30 August 2026
🎟 Tickets are on sale now via link below (bring your teddy)
https://www.goodwoodtheatreandstudios.com.au/about-1

21/07/2026

Let’s explain the best three weeks in August...

This August, Goodwood Theatre & Studios invites audiences to experience theatre differently with the launch of COMEBACK Festival 2026, an exciting new festival where audiences are invited to see two incredible shows in one night, enjoy a home-cooked meal and drink on us, and connect through conversation in a shared theatrical experience.

Running across three curated weeks in August 2026, COMEBACK reimagines the traditional theatre-going experience as something immersive, social, and deeply human. More than simply seeing a show, audiences are encouraged to settle in for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection – sharing supper and drinks between performances while engaging in conversations sparked by the work.

These are productions that have already captivated audiences, award-winning works, sold-out seasons, and unforgettable performances that deserve a second life. COMEBACK exists to celebrate exceptional independent theatre and bring it back to the stage for new audiences to discover.

📍 COMEBACK Festival 2026
13 - 30 August
Tickets on sale now via Goodwood Theatre and Studios Website

14/07/2026

13/07/2026

Dead Darling Theatre is seeking one performer (20+) for our new development of I Am the Wind (Jon Fosse, adapted by Simon Stephens).

A site-responsive work exploring memory, connection, and the spaces between people, presented as part of Coorong Conversations Matter Annual Long Table Dinner in Meningie.

Self-tape submissions close: Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 11:59 pm

All backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mgxTtDUsfSNIGygDCkCneKiHvDQpEBc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104963894504624369582&rtpof=true&sd=true

15/05/2026

Day one of development for WHY AM I LIKE THIS? 💭

Today we gathered a room full of neurodiverse creatives from all different artistic backgrounds to begin exploring late diagnosis, identity, masking, memory, and the question that keeps circling: “Why am I like this?”

A really beautiful first day full of curiosity and connection. Very excited to see where the next 8 weeks take us.

10/05/2026

We’re over halfway through our Radial Access workshops!!

We’ve been enjoying our time in Melbourne so far and spent our workshop day at Artshouse, where we continued to refine our ideas and continued discussing aesthetic access.

Our time here is almost up and we’re so excited to bring back what we’ve learned! (But also upset for it to all be over soon)💙

16/04/2026

We’re so excited to announce that Dead DarlingTheatre is a part of the 2026 cohort of Helpmann Academy’s Creative Innovator Program! This program aims to assist up and coming creative businesses with understanding how to build a sustainable practice with industry mentors. We’re so thankful to be with such a wonderful group of creatives and in the excellent company of Helpmann 🫶💙

04/04/2026

EOI NOW OPEN — Neurodiverse Creatives

We’re inviting neurodiverse artists, thinkers, and collaborators to join the core development team for WHY AM I LIKE THIS? by Amelia Rooney, produced by Dead Darling Theatre.

This is a space led by lived experience, exploring late-diagnosed autism and growing up AFAB, and we’re looking for people who want to help shape the work from the inside out. Whether you’re a performer, writer, designer, or simply someone with a creative perspective, your voice is vital to this process.

This development centres community, access, and authentic storytelling. You’ll be contributing to dramaturgy, collaboration, and the creative foundation of a new disability-led theatre work.

Submissions close 5PM, April 25.
Video submissions welcome.

Apply via the link in bio

03/04/2026

Big love to the powerhouse of humans behind Bitch Boxer and unmothered 🫶✨

This work only exists because of the passion, care, and ridiculous talent of the people in this photo, every late night, every problem solved, every moment of magic built together.

Endless gratitude to:
Rowan De Silva & Chloe Saler (Stage Managers)
Alexander Karytinos (Choreographer)
Monica Patteson (Understudy/Venue Tech/Lighting Designer)
Shardae Santos (Actress/Social Media)
Jordan Bender, Lisa Lanzi & Katrina Ryan (Actresses)
Emma Palumbo (Understudy)
Jack Wake-Dyster (Assistant MD/Keyboard)
Jordan Holmes (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Steph Teh (Cello)
Ryan Metcalf (Head Tech)
Jonathan Malley (Stage Hand / all-round legend)
Eliza Barnes & Grace Akimana (Co-Writers)
Simone, Chris & the Goodwood Theatre team
Jennifer Innes (Dialect Coach)

Couldn’t have done it without every single one of you ❤️