LYCEUM HIGHWAY & Metropolis Monologues
Melbourne Writer's Theatre
Immerse yourself in the world premiere of the stunning new play LYCEUM HIGHWAY, written by K V Adams, directed by Brooke Fairley and starring acclaimed actors Kevin Dee and Laura Iris Hill (pictured).
Winner of the 2025 Amethyst Award, this compelling drama that unfolds on a barren desert highway asks: Can we run away from the secrets of our past – or will they chase us, demanding to be heard?
A richly human story in which the comic brilliance of Dee (Strange Bedfellows, Jack Irish, Underbelly) teams up with the dramatic power of Hill (Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Ghosts) to bring you a theatrical adventure that’s full of twists, turns and surprises.
Following an Intermission, Metropolis Monologues will begin at 8pm. These entertaining 10-minute plays, featuring stories of humour and pathos, mystery and history, have been penned by the playwrights of Melbourne Writers’ Theatre. Directed by Jennifer Munday and performed by a dazzling line-up of actors that includes Amir Rahimzadeh, Sarah Hamilton (both pictured), Nicholas Steain, Janine McGrath, Marc Opitz, Katrina Mathers, Tony Adams and Melanie Hillman.
From 12th – 14th March we’ll be showcasing works by Maree Collie, Donna de Palma, Peter Farrar, Gary Helmore and Louise Hopewell. From 15th – 18th March, enjoy monologues by Fiona Corke, Karyn Lee Greig, Michael Olsen, Ros Varley and Barbara Yazbeck. Striking stories captured by a single voice, monologues draw the audience into another world, another time, another person’s life, and Metropolis Monologues is a moment in theatre you won’t want to miss. Two new shows; two theatrical experiences, performed under the one roof.
Tickets provide entry to both shows. We can’t wait to share Lyceum Highway and Metropolis Monologues with you.
Melbourne Writers’ Theatre has been presenting brand new plays since 1982, and we have a proud tradition of bringing brand new plays to life on stage and putting their writers on the path to success. That tradition continues with this double-bill, Made-in-Melbourne theatrical event, and are delighted to welcome you to The Stables at Meat Market from 12th – 18th March.
The box office and bar will open at 5.30pm each night with tickets available on the door and online.
