Old Fitz Theatre

15/06/2026

TONIGHT at 7pm, join us as we launch our inaugural First Nations Summit Week with a powerful conversation celebrating First Nations voices, leadership and creative practice.

Moderated by Erica Brennan and Ryan Whitworth-Jones, and featuring Dakotah Love and Angeline Penrith, this panel will explore how First Nations artists, makers and leaders are reshaping the Australian arts landscape - and what the sector must do to support, listen and respond.

Together, they'll unpack questions of leadership, storytelling, representation and the future of our industry, offering insight, challenge and inspiration for artists, producers, arts workers, organisations and audiences alike.

If you're passionate about the future of Australian theatre and the First Nations voices shaping it, this conversation is not to be missed.

BOOK NOW (it's FREE!) at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/celebrating-first-nations-voices-summit-week-pan-kk5ql1?eventId=6a137629cbca3364da2b06dd

15/06/2026

🚨 FINAL FOUR SHOWS 🚨

This is it. The final week. The final FOUR chances to catch two of the most talked-about productions at the Fitz.

🏉 W by Madelaine Nunn - the powerhouse ★★★★★ world premiere that's had audiences laughing, gasping and leaving deep in conversation.

Book now at www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/w-the-play

🥛 MILKED - the sharp, darkly funny Sydney premiere that's been delighting Late Night audiences. Equal parts hilarious and devastating, it's a brilliantly strange portrait of rural life, masculinity and survival.

Book now at www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/milked

Both shows MUST CLOSE this Friday and there will be no extensions.

Make a night of it. Catch W at 7pm and stay for MILKED at 9pm.

Four shows left. That's all.

Photo Credits: Phil Erbacher (W) & Robert Miniter (Milked)

14/06/2026

🏉 FINAL WEEK TO CATCH W 🏉

The reviews are in, the crowds are coming, and there's just one week left to experience the world premiere of W by Madelaine Nunn. This world premiere season MUST CLOSE Friday 19 June (that's just FOUR MORE SHOWS, folks!).

★★★★★ "a powerful victory" - The Scoop
★★★★.5 "a play for everyone" - Whats The Show
★★★★ "remarkable" - Stage Noise
★★★★ "Old Fitz scores" - Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ "an impressive feat" - Limelight
★★★★ "Relevant. Visceral." - Glassroom

Don't miss your chance to see this acclaimed new work in the intimate surrounds of the Old Fitz - Sydney's smallest stadium.

Book now before the final siren sounds.

www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/w-the-play

12/06/2026

🌊 Our Act 2 Readings Program continues - - with Marnie Booth's The Waves!

Set against the rhythms of the Australian coastline, The Waves asks what remains of us in those who witness our lives. Moving between intimacy and distance, the play explores the tension between public and private selves: who we perform ourselves to be, and what lies beneath the surface.

And check out the stellar team bringing it to life:

PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR: Marnie Booth
CAST: Zahara Jithoo, Jack Halabi, James Thomasson, Tadgh Camille, Bianca Metcalf, Callum Stephen and Bella Ridgway

Tickets are completely free, though donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue delivering opportunities like these for artists and audiences alike.

Join us in the theatre - 1pm on Friday 19 June - for an exciting glimpse into a new Australian work in development.

Book now at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/reading-the-waves-by-marnie-booth-xr05yw

12/06/2026

This coming Monday at 7pm, we're kicking off our First Nations Summit Week with a panel celebrating First Nations voices, leadership and creative practice.

Join us for a powerful conversation exploring how First Nations artists, makers and leaders are reshaping the Australian arts landscape - and what the sector must do to support, listen and respond.

Moderated by Erica Brennan and Ryan Whitworth-Jones, and featuring Dakotah Love and Angeline Penrith, this discussion will unpack everything from First Nations leadership and storytelling to the future of our sector and the actions we can take right now to build a stronger, more equitable arts landscape.

Whether you're an artist, producer, arts worker, audience member or simply passionate about the future of Australian theatre, this conversation is for you.

Come listen, learn, challenge assumptions, share ideas and help imagine what comes next.

Book your FREE tix now at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/celebrating-first-nations-voices-summit-week-pan-kk5ql1

12/06/2026

CRITICS AND AUDIENCES ARE CHEERING FOR W!

Madelaine Nunn's exhilarating world premiere has struck a chord with critics and audiences alike, earning a string of rave reviews and standing ovations at the Fitz.

★★★★★ "a powerful victory" - The Scoop
★★★★.5 "a play for everyone" - Whats The Show
★★★★ "remarkable" - Stage Noise
★★★★ "Old Fitz scores" - Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ "an impressive feat" - Limelight
★★★★ "Relevant. Visceral." - Glassroom

Set in the high-pressure world of AFLW, W tackles ambition, sacrifice, identity and legacy with heart, humour and ferocious energy.

Now extended due to popular demand until Friday 19 June.

Book now at www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/w-the-play

Photo Credit: Phil Erbacher

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11/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Dollhouse Collective's MILKED!!

"The dialogue is sharp and often very funny, yet beneath the jokes sits a thoughtful examination of class, geography and opportunity. Milked recognises that adulthood rarely arrives with clarity or confidence." - Thank you, Joseph Lyons!

This is an udderly perfect piece of Late-Night theatre - we suggest you get a MOO-ve on and BOOK NOW at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/late-night-milked-g1hdtf

Photo Credit: Robert Miniter

10/06/2026

W is killing the game!!

★★★★★ - The Scoop
★★★★.5 - Whats the Show
★★★★ - Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ - Limelight
★★★★ - Glassroom Company

Our girls are crushing it onstage and audiences are LOVING IT!

Gather your squad and BOOK NOW at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/w-ih8pkd

Photo Credit: Phil Erbacher

09/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for W!

"This memorable play is exciting, emotional, and thought-provoking, featuring immersive design elements and raw, nuanced performances.

After spending ninety minutes in the locker room with these incredibly talented women, you’ll understand exactly why they’re furious, and why they’re here." - Thank you, Olivia Calverley-Haack!

With a freshly extended season, these ladies are kicking GOALS!

Book your seats and barrack for your team at https://www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/w-the-play

Photo Credit: Phil Erbacher

09/06/2026

🎰 Our Act 2 Readings Program continues this THURSDAY with Tegan Ware's Jackpot! baby!

A sharp new Australian work exploring luck, ambition, and the things we're willing to gamble for, Jackpot offers an exciting glimpse into a bold new voice in development.

And check out the dream team bringing it to life:

PLAYWRIGHT: Tegan Ware
DIRECTOR: Emma Johns
CAST: Kalani Guillien, Louise Birgan, Melissa Brattoni, Alana Maclean

Tickets are completely free, though donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue delivering opportunities like these for artists and audiences alike.

Join us in the theatre - 1pm this Thursday 11/06 - for an exciting glimpse into a new Australian work in development.

Book now at https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/reading-jackpot-by-tegan-ware-lpum7t