ReAction Theatre, Melbourne

ReAction Theatre, Melbourne ReAction Theatre is an independent Melbourne based theatre company formed in 2011. We believe that theatre is so important that it needs to include all of us.

We create and co-create theatre from non-traditional materials for wide-ranging audiences. Our outputs vary—from multimedia to minimalist, from scripts to devised—but the process remains centred on key values: multi-vocal collaboration, the body and voice as connectors, the importance of questions over answers, and the embodied citizenship that comes from collective catharsis. ReAction Theatre has

successfully produced a number of new original works including a sell-out season of ‘TOBY’ by Abe Pogos at La Mama Theatre; ‘At the Water’s Edge…’ – a series of 7 short plays; a World Premier of ‘Heart Thy Neighbour’ by Camilla Maxwell and ‘Appropriate Kissing for All Occasions’ by David Finnigan which was praised for being ‘…utterly brilliant’ by the AU Review

Lately, our focus has been on developing the most ambitious and technically challenging piece to date, ‘Secret of the Raft’ - a bilingual French/English theatrical experience that combines projection mapping, installation, and live performance to bring to life the iconic French painting ‘The Raft of the Medusa.’

Read more here - www.reactiontheatre.com.au

12/08/2026

We’re going all out to finish the multimedia, sound and set design for the next creative development of ‘Secret of the Raft’ RMIT University

Something a little unexpected is on the horizon…We’re thrilled to be joining eight other artists at The Third Futurologi...
15/07/2026

Something a little unexpected is on the horizon…

We’re thrilled to be joining eight other artists at The Third Futurological Congress at The Beckett, Malthouse, on Friday 24 July, for an evening of speculative performances, curious propositions and unfinished ideas. We’ll be presenting a little something from ‘Secret of the Raft’ / Tix now on sale 🖼️ link in bio 🧑‍🎨

A big thank you to Antipodes Theatre Company for running another fantastic Play in a Day. 🙌👍This creative marathon bring...
11/06/2026

A big thank you to Antipodes Theatre Company for running another fantastic Play in a Day. 🙌👍

This creative marathon brings together four writers, four directors and eight actors, who have just 24 hours to write, rehearse and perform four original ten-minute plays. It’s an extraordinary celebration of collaboration, creativity and taking artistic risks.

I had the pleasure of directing BABYFACE, a sharp, funny and moving new work by Callum Cheah, brought to life by a wonderful team of artists.

If you’d like to see what can happen in just 24 hours, you can watch the clip here or via the link in my bio:

https://vimeo.com/1200375037?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Thank you to everyone involved, and especially to for generously sharing your resources and for making the event happen.

Writer: CALLUM CHEAH (they/them) Callum Cheah

Director: LOUISE HOWLETT (she/her) ReAction Theatre Louise Howlett

Facilitator: TAKARAH WILLIAMS (she/her) takarah

Actors: JO JABALDE (they/them) Jo Jabalde & JACKSON PEELE (he/him) Jackson Peele

Producer: CAMERON STEENS (they/them) Cameron Steens

Operator: HOLLAND BROOKS (they/them) Holland Brooks Creative

Props: BRANDON PAPE (he/him) Brandon Pape

Event Photographer: ANGEL LEGGAS (he/ him) 3 Fates Media

Antipodes Theatre Company ➡️ Antipodes Theatre Company

May 2026

So much fun and a privilege to present this stunning brand new work by .chair A piece that takes place in the world of W...
23/05/2026

So much fun and a privilege to present this stunning brand new work by .chair A piece that takes place in the world of WWE, but opens into something much deeper. A portrait of a man, an artist, slowly being consumed by the machine around him.
We had just one day to bring it together, and I truly couldn’t have asked for two better actors. E andpeele pulled out all the stops bringing both humour and vulnerability to the work.
Huge thanks to for fostering such a generous creative community, and to and for all your support and resources. Thank you to my awesome facilitator on the day, .leigh
Huge congratulations to all the other artists who presented. I’m so excited to see what comes next!

This FRIDAY night!4 World Premieres! Come see what these amazing people come up with!Tickets on sale now!Play in a Day: ...
22/05/2026

This FRIDAY night!
4 World Premieres! Come see what these amazing people come up with!

Tickets on sale now!
Play in a Day: A creative marathon where four writers, four directors and eight actors have a combined 24hours to write, rehearse and stage original 10-minute plays. (What could go wrong?!) This whirlwind showcase brings together artists across many creative communities for an energetic and madcap evening of entertainment!

For more information visit
www.antipodestheatre.com/2026-play-in-a-day, link in bio.
Antipodes Theatre Company presents
Play in a Day (2026) i7 Fri May 22nd
Doors open 7pm, pertormances from 7:30pm
9, Antipodes HQ
Theatre Lover $40 | Full Price $20 |
Concession $10 | Mob $5

Looking forward to taking part in Play in a Day with : A creative marathon where four writers, four directors and eight...
11/05/2026

Looking forward to taking part in Play in a Day with : A creative marathon where four writers, four directors and eight actors have a combined 24hours to write, rehearse and stage original 10-minute plays. (What could go wrong?!) This whirlwind showcase brings together artists across many creative communities for an energetic and madcap evening of entertainment!

For more information visit
www.antipodestheatre.com/2026-play-in-a-day


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