Metropolis Monologues + Who I'm Doing This For
Melbourne Writers' Theatre
Discover the best of new Melbourne theatre with this captivating double bill event, an audience favourite in 2025 and back by popular demand.
Do you enjoy theatre that is rich in stories, written and performed by local writers and actors, and presented in an intimate 50-seat setting ? Then this new double-bill season is not to be missed. Your ticket gives you entry to TWO brand new shows, both of them created by Melbourne Writers’ Theatre and presented on the same stage at the Meat Market Stables.
MWT presented its Season 2025 double-bill season to acclaim at the Stables in March 2025, and this 2026 double-bill promises to be just as rewarding – a theatrical experience that will satisfy you and stay with you.
At 7.00pm, sit back and enjoy METROPOLIS MONOLOGUES. These entertaining 10-minute plays have been penned by talented playwrights from MWT. They will be directed by Karyn Lee Greig and performed by an accomplished ensemble across TWO showcases:
Showcase 1 (26th – 28th March)
‘Run’ by Jennifer Beasley | performed by Emerson Hansford
‘The Reckoning’ by James Hassett | performed by Stephen Najera
‘The Decision’ by Kat Adams | performed by Natasha Broadstock
‘Louisa’ by Christine Croyden | performed by Sarah Hamilton
‘The Man Behind The Mask ‘ by Alison Knight | performed by Asher Griffith-Jones
Showcase 2 (29th March – 1st April)
‘The Good Deed’ by Jeannie Haughton | performed by Monique Kerr
‘Renovation Ruin’ by Bruce Shearer | performed by Donna De Palma
‘Deep Breath’ by Leisa Whyte | performed by Anthony Pontonio
‘Wakeup Call’ by Maree Collie | performed by Clare Larman
‘Dream Home’ by Louise Hopewell | performed by Charmaine Gorman
Stories captured by a single voice, monologues draw the audience into another world, another time, another person’s life. Whichever Showcase you come for, METROPOLIS MONOLOGUES is a theatrical event you won’t want to miss!
Duration: 60 minutes
After Metropolis Monologues we’ll take an Intermission. Grab a drink at the MWT Bar and chat to other patrons before heading back to your seat at 8.30pm to watch the world premiere of the riveting new play WHO I’M DOING THIS FOR.
Written by Peter Farrar, directed by Steven T. Boltz and starring Lochie Laffin-Vines, Emily Farrell and Tony Adams, WHO I’M DOING THIS FOR was awarded The 2026 Amethyst Award, offered annually by Melbourne Writers’ Theatre for a new play of outstanding quality, originality and integrity. This compelling drama looks at the complex relationship between a father and son and asks: how far will we go to win the love of a parent? A richly human story in which the multi-talented Laffin-Vines (The Librar-IAN, A Streetcar Named Desire, Midsumma Night’s Dream) teams up with the dramatic power of Farrell (Alien Love, The Weight of Dreams) and the grit of Tony Adams (Another F***ing Press Conference, Metropolis Monologues 2025), WHO I’M DOING THIS FOR will draw you into the world of Claudia, Simon and Simon’s father and hold you there.
Duration: 60 minutes
THE CREW
Sound & Lighting Designer: John Jenkin
AV Designer: Minty Hunter
Stage Manager: Gemma Valastro
Producer: Clare Mendes
SESSION TIMES:
Thursday 26th, Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st March & Wed 1st April
Metropolis Monologues 7pm | Who I’m Doing This For 8.30pm
plus:
Saturday 28th March (MATINEES)
Metropolis Monologues 2pm | Who I’m Doing This For 3.30pm
Sunday 29th March (MATINEES)
Metropolis Monologues 2pm | Who I’m Doing This For 3.30pm
Special Q&A session:
The Monday 30th March performance of Who I’m Doing This For will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A with the playwright, Peter Farrar.
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With 11 playwrights, 13 actors, 2 directors and a talented crew, the only person we need now is you! We’d love to see you in our audience.
Queries? Please contact the Producer, Clare Mendes, at melbournewriterstheatre@gmail.com
