Wollongong Workshop Theatre

17/06/2026

ROME DECIDES: PUBLIC DEBATE

As questions grow over Coriolanus’ suitability to lead Rome, we’re asking: what matters most in a leader?

❤️ A leader who listens to the people
👍 A leader strong enough to decide for them and take charge

Cast your vote by reacting to this post.



Coriolanus
Written by William Shakespeare
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

16/06/2026

Submissions for our 2027 season are open now!

Do you have a show that you'd love to see on the Workshop stage? Wollongong Workshop Theatre is calling for submissions from directors and production teams who are interested in producing a show for our 2027 season. Whether you've got many shows under your belt or have never directed before, we want to hear from you!

Visit our website to find out more:

https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/submit

15/06/2026

The time has come for you, the citizens of Rome, to make your voices heard.

War hero. Defender of the Republic. Candidate for Consul.
Should Coriolanus lead Rome?

The Senate has spoken. The campaign is underway. Now the decision rests with you.

Register to vote today and take part in the debate that has divided the Republic. Do you:

Vote for strength and decisive leadership
Vote for representation and the voice of the people

The future of Rome is in your hands.
Register now. Cast your vote. Book your tickets. Rome decides.



Coriolanus
Written by William Shakespeare
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

11/06/2026

HERO RETURNS TO ROME

Cheers echoed through the streets of Rome today as Coriolanus returned home following his impressive victory. Citizens lined the roads, waving banners and celebrating the warrior many are calling the Republic’s greatest defender. Supporters are already urging the Senate to elevate Coriolanus to the office of Consul, arguing that his courage on the battlefield is exactly what Rome needs in its leader.

But not everyone is convinced. As excitement grows, so too does debate over whether a soldier can become a statesman.

One thing is certain: Everyone in Rome is talking about Coriolanus.

Should Coriolanus be Rome’s next Consul?
Book your tickets and register your vote today!



Coriolanus
Written by William Shakespeare
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

11/06/2026

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

We are stoked to announce the cast of our August production of An Inspector Calls! Thank you to everyone who came along to audition, we hope to see you all at another audition soon.

An Inspector Calls is playing from August 21 to September 5 at Wollongong Workshop Theatre. Keep an eye out for tickets to go on sale soon!

10/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES

Coriolanus has defeated Aufidius in a decisive military victory, further cementing his reputation as Rome’s greatest warrior. Celebrations have erupted across the city, with supporters calling for Coriolanus to rise from war hero to Rome’s next leader.

But as his power grows, so do the questions.
Is Coriolanus the leader Rome needs — or the ruler Rome fears?

The people demand representation.
The patricians demand loyalty.

Every republic faces its reckoning.
Perhaps Rome’s moment has arrived.

🎭 Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
Power. Pride. Politics.
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

08/06/2026

We are very proud to partner with our fellow Gwyneville creative residents The Dire Theatre Company, as well as the South Coast Writers Centre, to bring you the inaugural WRITE ABOUT NOW festival on the 17th and 18th July.

It's important we get together and share our ideas and thoughts about the state of the world right(WRITE) now. Get involved.

03/06/2026

What if a play written over 400 years ago still explains the way we choose leaders today?

Shakespeare’s Coriolanus follows a brilliant Roman general whose battlefield success pushes him toward political power. But there’s a problem: he refuses the rituals of politics and holds deep contempt for the very people he needs to lead.

As Coriolanus clashes with the Senate, the Tribunes, and the citizens of Rome, the play raises questions that still feel urgent today: What makes a good leader? Strength and decisiveness—or the ability to listen? And what happens when leaders and the public stop trusting each other?

In Coriolanus, politics becomes a battleground of power and perception—and the tension between leadership and the people feels as relevant now as ever.

Book your tickets today and be a part of Rome Decides!

Coriolanus
Written by William Shakespeare
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

29/05/2026

Rome is in crisis and a new leader is rising.

War hero. Patriot. Outsider.

Every Republic has its Reckoning.

Tickets for our June production of William Shakespeare's Coriolanus are on sale now! Don't miss your chance to see this rarely performed tragedy about political power, class struggle and the inevitable downfall of pride.



Coriolanus
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Megan Harding
June 26 - July 11
🎫 https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/

26/05/2026

NEW AUDITION SLOTS ADDED!

If you have been thinking about auditioning for An Inspector Calls, now is the time to act! We've seen a lot of brilliant performers so far, but there are still a couple of roles to be filled. So, we've opened a new round of audition slots this Sunday 31 May from 10am! If you want to be a part of the cast of this fabulous mystery, head to our website for all the details: https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/auditions

If you are keen to audition but cannot make the new slots, we'd still love to hear from you! Please get in touch with us to discuss options for auditioning.

Open auditions are held for all Workshop shows, and we welcome actors of all experience levels. If you are looking for Wollongong theatre auditions, check out what's coming up at Wollongong Workshop Theatre here!