The Castle stage adaptation to premiere in Melbourne in 2027

A stage adaptation of the classic Australian film The Castle will premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne in March 2027, marking the film's 30th anniversary. The production is a collaboration between Michael Cassel Group and Working Dog Productions, with the film's original creators—Rob Sitch, Tom Gleisner, Santo Cilauro, and Jane Kennedy—writing the script and serving as co-producers. Paige Rattray, known for Netflix's Heartbreak High and the musical Fangirls, will direct, with set and costume design by Jonathon Oxlade. The adaptation promises to include all favorite scenes and characters while adding new contemporary references. Producer Michael Cassel emphasized the universal themes of family and resilience, while the creators noted they wrote the show collaboratively, aiming to capture the warmth and humor of the original. Casting will be announced in coming months, and tickets are now available. The announcement comes amid challenges for the Australian theatre industry, with recent early closures of touring productions like Waitress and Beetlejuice.