KENNY

Adaptor’s Note: KENNY

11 Dec 2020

“When Mark came to me with the idea of adapting KENNY, my mind immediately shot back to my experience seeing the film over ten years ago, and the enormous heart of the character and story. In our current age, so beholden to aspirational values, KENNY is an antidote to that win at all costs mentality, […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Ursula Yovich

3 Dec 2020

Singer, song-writer, actor, playwright, story teller AND winner of the 2021 Sandra Bates Director’s Award Ursula Yovich jumps into the spotlight to join Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry on Ensemble Conversations! Ursula previously directed a reading of THE FEVER AND THE FRET at Ensemble and we’re delighted to have this multifaceted creative back on board.  […]

2020 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards

30 Nov 2020

Celebrating the best in local theatre over the past decade, the BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards are here. Voting is now open and we’re thrilled for our nominees across 2019’s BABY DOLL and FULLY COMMITTED and 2020’s BLACK COCKATOO. Cast your vote before 31 Dec to have your say! + VOTE NOW All the best to our […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Genevieve Hegney & Catherine Moore

19 Nov 2020

Prepare for laughs, giggles and everything in between because UNQUALIFIED’s sparkling double act is back! Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry is joined by comedy duo Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore. We first saw the pair come together as straight talking Joanne and perennially optimistic Felicity in 2018’s cracker of a comedy UNQUALIFIED. They were set to […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | 2021 Season

5 Nov 2020

Thought the excitement of our 2021 Season launch was done and dusted? Think again! This week on Ensemble Conversations, Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry is joined by actors Jamie Oxenbould and Kate Raison to get stuck deep into next year’s unmissable season of stories. In 2021, you’ll see Jamie in THE WOMAN IN BLACK by Susan […]

Video: 2021 Season Launch

26 Oct 2020

Watch the launch of our 2021 Season recorded live at Ensemble Theatre. We’re looking onwards and upwards with your year of unmissable stories. Book for 5 or more plays to unlock savings and a suite of benefits. Subscriptions for our 2021 Season go on sale at 9.30am on Tuesday 27 October. We want to stay […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Rachel Gordon & Yalin Ozucelik

22 Oct 2020

If 2020 had gone to plan, OUTDATED would be opening on 30 Oct. So, on to plan B! This week on Ensemble Conversations, Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry is joined by the oh so hilarious Rachel Gordon and Yalin Ozucelik! We last saw Rachel and Yalin perform in Alan Ayckbourn’s incredible trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS in […]

Video: David Williamson’s MONEY AND FRIENDS | About the play

14 Oct 2020

Legendary playwright David Williamson reveals his inspiration behind the classic 1990’s social comedy MONEY AND FRIENDS. Playing 22 – 24 Oct, don’t miss this rehearsed reading of David Williamson’s classic social comedy! Tickets are limited, book now.

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Andrew Henry & Vanessa Wright

9 Oct 2020

We got a little independent this week on Ensemble Conversations when Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry was joined by producers Andrew Henry and Vanessa Wright from Sydney’s legendary independent Red Line Productions As Red Line Productions producers, and creative director and executive director respectively, Andrew and Vanessa were part of the team behind the gripping 2019 […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Damien Ryan

24 Sep 2020

Damien Ryan Managing Artistic Director for Sport For Jove Theatre joined our Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry to dive deep on Ensemble Conversations. Damien has been at the forefront of directing Shakespeare in Australia with plenty of well-known works from ROMEO AND JULIET to TITUS ANDRONICUS under his belt. With time to write and develop new works, the […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Lee Lewis

10 Sep 2020

Look out, it’s double trouble! Queensland Theatre Artistic Director Lee Lewis joined our Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry on Ensemble Conversations. Lee recently joined Queensland Theatre at the beginning of 2020 after more than six years at the helm of Griffin Theatre Company. She’s directed plays across many major theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | David Williamson

27 Aug 2020

Legendary Australian playwright David Williamson takes the Ensemble Conversation’s hot seat chatting to our Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry. Ensemble Theatre is synonymous with the iconic writer having staged 24 Williamson plays, including 19 world premieres, plus 3 national tours. Earlier this year CRUNCH TIME marked David’s final play before retirement… but he’s keeping busy!  […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB

25 Aug 2020

We’re chatting KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB this week on Ensemble Conversations. Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry is joined by play Director Francesca Savige and actor Chantelle Jamieson delving into this brutally honest and laugh-out-loud drama putting friendships to the test. We want to stay connected and hear what you love about Ensemble! Share […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Luke Carroll & Emma Palmer

13 Aug 2020

Do you know which window we’ll be looking through this week on Ensemble Conversations? BLACK COCKATOO and CRUNCH TIME actors (and ABC’s Play School presenters 🧸🧸) Luke Carroll and Emma Palmer joined Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry! Soon after they kicked off our 2020 season, restrictions swiftly came into place and since then, life for Luke […]

Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Glenn Hazeldine

6 Aug 2020

This week, actor Glenn Hazeldine joined Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry on Ensemble Conversations! First appearing on our stage in 1997’s ACT ONE, Glenn has performed in countless Ensemble productions including David Williamson’s THE JACK MANNING TRILOGY, MANAGING CARMEN and RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA. He’s also no stranger to the screen with some great Aussie […]

Video: Felicity and Joanne’s Lockdown Lowdown

6 Aug 2020

Like most of us, UNQUALIFIED’s hilarious Felicity and Joanne have been doing their best to navigate the uncertain waters of the pandemic, while trying to keep their job agency afloat. As usual, they’re (still) hanging in there!   Episode 1 Find out how perennially optimistic Felicity and straight talking Joanne have been spending their respective […]