What's On

Theatre Works proudly presents

Australian Open
By Angus Cameron
Directed by Riley Spadaro
A By Theatre Works Production

It’s the final set. The stakes are high. Hearts are pounding harder than the serves.

Ambition collides with desire in this razor-sharp queer comedy where love, reputation and pride are all on the line. Serving scandal, smashing egos, and dripping sweat – Australian Open is the fiercest game in town.

Brought to the stage by an exceptional team of actors and creatives, Australian Open dives headfirst into the chaos of competition and the messiness of human connection. Expect volleys of biting wit, dazzling performances and plenty of sweat-soaked drama - all played out under the glare of the world’s brightest spotlight.

Playing as part of the By Theatre Works programming stream during the 2026 Midsumma Festival, don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the highly anticipated return season of this engrossing Australian work.

Theatre Works is a vibrant hub for creative expression, fostering the development and presentation of innovative and daring performances. Committed to supporting the next generation of artists and engaging audiences with powerful storytelling, the organisation is vital to Australia’s cultural landscape.

Australian Open is playing as a part of the By Theatre Works programming stream. Other By Theatre Works productions in 2026 include Robot Song, Beyond the Neck, Mara, Red Sky Morning, Lazarus, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, The Wolves, and Lord of the Flies.

Written by Angus Cameron
Directed by Riley Spadaro
Performed by Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Eddie Orton, Sebastian Li, Alec Gilbert and Melissa Kahraman
Set and Costume Design by Harry Gill
Lighting Design by Sidney Younger
Sound Design and Composition by Jack Burmeister
Stage Manager: Clara Camm
Produced by Theatre Works
Publicity by Sassy Red PR

21 - 31 January 2026
Tues - Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm (31 January only)
Preview: Wednesday 21 January
Opening Night: Thursday 22 January
Tickets: $55 Full, $48 Concession, $40 Preview
Bookings: www.theatreworks.org.au/2026/australian-open
Enquiries: (03) 9534 3388
Venue: Theatre Works - 14 Acland Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au

Duration: 75 minutes no interval
Age suitability: 15+
Warnings: adult themes, coarse language, sexual references, and discussions of queer relationships
Accessibility: Theatre Works is a wheelchair-accessible venue. A full-access guide will be available closer to the date