Shwa Shwa Theatre Company

02/06/2026

This month, Shwa Shwa Theatre Company’s delivered Theatre of Play workshops at .arts in Cairo, Egypt. Two fantastic ensembles created art, shared stories and harnessed the all important power of play and imagination. A truly inspiring experience!

23/05/2026

This month, Shwa Shwa Theatre Company’s Sammy Moynihan delivered Theatre of Play workshops at Dawar Arts in Cairo, Egypt. Two fantastic ensembles created art, shared stories and harnessed the all important power of play and imagination. A truly inspiring experience xoxo

09/03/2026

The team are overjoyed to announce that will be heading to Egypt in May to deliver his 'Introduction to Theatre of Play' workshops with .arts 💕

About the workshop:

Introduction to Theatre of Play

Beginner Workshop | May 2026

Curious about theatre as a tool for dialogue and social change?

Join Australian theatre director Sammy Moynihan for Introduction to Theatre of Play, a beginner-friendly workshop exploring playful approaches to theatre-making and collective storytelling.

Through games, image-making, improvisation, and ensemble exercises, participants will discover how play can open space for reflection, creativity, and shared imagination—no prior experience required.

Designed for artists, educators, facilitators, and anyone interested in participatory theatre practices.

DM .arts for Booking

22/01/2026

The Shwa Shwa Theatre team recently wrapped our 2025 creative development for The Hairy Ape, and the work continues to sit with us; wild, physical, tender, and full of that unmistakable Shwa Shwa energy.

Our ensemble threw themselves into the process with enormous trust and generosity, and the industry showing at the end of the week was a true highlight. It was thrilling to share a glimpse of this world with peers and colleagues, and to feel the excitement around where this piece is heading.

Here’s a little sneak peek of the show so far, e can’t wait to keep building this beast!

This Creative Development was funded by the ACT Government through their Arts Activity Funding.

14/12/2025

We recently wrapped our creative development for The Hairy Ape, and the work continues to sit with us — wild, physical, tender, and full of that unmistakable Shwa Shwa energy.

Our ensemble threw themselves into the process with enormous trust and generosity, and the industry showing at the end of the week was a true highlight. It was thrilling to share a glimpse of this world with peers and colleagues, and to feel the excitement around where this piece is heading.

Here’s a little sneak peek of the show so far.

We can’t wait to keep building this beast.

This Creative Development was funded by the ACT Government through their Arts Activity Funding.

The Shwa Shwa Theatre team recently wrapped our 2025 creative development for The Hairy Ape, and the work continues to sit with us; wild, physical, tender, a...

04/08/2025

🎭 CASTING CALL – PAID CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT 🎭

Shwa Shwa is casting six performers for a week-long, paid creative development of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neill — a radical, physical, politically-charged reimagining about power, class, and identity.

📍 Group Audition: Sat 30 August, 11am-1pm at Ainslie Arts Centre

🗓 Development: Fri 24 – Fri 31 October at The Mill Theatre, Fyshwick
🎟 Industry Showing: Fri 31 October
💰 All actors paid at LPA award rates

Expect bold ensemble work, surreal beauty, and raw theatricality.

We’re looking for performers (18+) of all backgrounds, abilities and experience levels — especially those who are brave, physical, and collaborative.

To express interest, email [email protected] with your name and a brief bio or CV and let us know if you have any access needs.

Let’s make something unforgettable.
❤️‍🔥 Shwa Shwa

This project is supported by the ACT Government through Arts Activities funding.

15/03/2025

October 2025...🦧

23/11/2024

Tonight is the final show at Canberra's Ralph Wilson Theatre of Ben Rivers' "The Invaders' Fear of Memories". Don't miss out on this exception piece of theatre followed by a Q&A with Ben Rivers and Sammy Moynihan. Thank you to M***a Hijazi for this wonderful quote about the show.

21/11/2024

Only 2 performances left! Thank you to ALANNA MACLEAN for her review of The Invaders' Fear of Memories

"Rivers is a slowly compelling performer, whether speaking, dancing or breaking into song; focused and skilled... A performance that educates and deepens an understanding of the reasons for the “fear of memories”.

"Ben Rivers is a slowly compelling performer, whether speaking, dancing or breaking into song; focused and skilled." ALANNA MACLEAN reviews The Invaders’ Fear of Memories.