Kate Mulvany to Play Every Character in Melbourne Theatre Company's Solo Richard III for 2027 Season
The Melbourne Theatre Company has revealed that Kate Mulvany will take on all roles in a solo rendition of Shakespeare's Richard III, set to launch the 2027 season. Directed by Ian Michael, this production delves into the power dynamics between disabled and able-bodied people. This performance marks Mulvany's return to the character after her celebrated portrayal in 2017 for Bell Shakespeare, which earned her both the Helpmann Award and the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Female Actor. The MTC's 2027 lineup includes 11 productions, featuring six world premieres. Highlights consist of Rachel Griffiths in Clarice, Sigrid Thornton in A Delicate Balance, the Australian debut of Stereophonic, and adaptations of The War of the Worlds, showcasing MTC's dedication to both classic and contemporary Australian theatre.
Key facts
- Kate Mulvany will play every character in a solo adaptation of Richard III for Melbourne Theatre Company in 2027.
- The production is directed by Ian Michael, a Noongar man and current Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company.
- Mulvany previously played Richard III for Bell Shakespeare in 2017, winning the Helpmann Award and Sydney Theatre Award for Best Female Actor.
- MTC's 2027 season comprises 11 productions, including six world premieres, six works supported by the NEXT STAGE Writers' Program, and five MTC commissions.
- Rachel Griffiths will star as Clarice Beckett in the world premiere of Clarice, directed by Simon Phillips and written by Trudy Hellier.
- The season opens in January with the Australian premiere of Stereophonic, directed by Daniel Evans and co-produced with Queensland Theatre and Belvoir.
- Sigrid Thornton, Nadine Garner, and Erik Thomson will star in A Delicate Balance, directed by Iain Sinclair.
- The Australian premiere of John Proctor is the Villain, directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, is part of the season.
Entities
Artists
- Kate Mulvany
- Ian Michael
- Kip Williams
- Rachel Griffiths
- Clarice Beckett
- Trudy Hellier
- Simon Phillips
- Sigrid Thornton
- Nadine Garner
- Erik Thomson
- Iain Sinclair
- Daniel Evans
- Sheridan Harbridge
- Anne-Louise Sarks
- Kimberly Belflower
- Claire G Coleman
- Abbie-lee Lewis
- Julian Larnach
- Bob Hawke
- Kerry Packer
- Clive Lloyd
- Andrew Bovell
- Sarah Goodes
- Zindzi Okenyo
- Winsome Pinnock
- Tina Fey
- Sadie Sink
- Yve Blake
- Nikki Shiels
- Tim Minchin
- Peter Evans
- Iolanthe
- Masego Pitso
- Ruby Henaway
- Lila McGuire
- Alannah Sue
Institutions
- Melbourne Theatre Company
- Bell Shakespeare
- Sydney Theatre Company
- Griffin Theatre Company
- Green Door Theatre
- Belvoir St Theatre
- Malthouse Theatre
- Queensland Theatre
- Hayes Theatre Company
- Sydney Opera House
- Yirra Yaakin
- RISING
- National Theatre
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
- Creative Hubs Group
- Time Out Sydney
- The Guardian
- Helpmann Awards
- Sydney Theatre Awards
- AACTA Awards
- Tony Awards
- Outer Critics Circle Awards
- NEXT STAGE Writers' Program
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Sydney
- London
- Broadway
- West End