2026
IN-HOUSE SEASON
A wedding day. A heatwave. A family on the brink.
Beth Steel’s Till the Stars Come Down is the Olivier-nominated sensation that captivated London. Set in a former East Midlands mining town, this “sharply comic and deeply touching drama” (Broadway World) takes place over one scorching summer day as Sylvia marries Marek, a Polish immigrant — and nothing goes to plan.
As the drinks flow and old wounds rise to the surface, love is tested, loyalties fracture, and long-buried secrets explode. Hailed as “a wedding you’ll never forget — and a play you’ll never stop thinking about” (Theatre Weekly), this critical smash from the writer of The House of Shades is a bold, blistering celebration of family, hope, and the ties that bind… or break.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
A stormy night. A quiet pub. Stories that chill the blood — and break the heart.
Conor McPherson’s Olivier Award-winning masterpiece The Weir is a modern classic of Irish storytelling, where humour, folklore and raw humanity collide.
In a remote County Leitrim pub, four locals settle into their nightly banter — until Valerie, a newcomer from Dublin, steps through the door. Eager to impress, the men begin swapping eerie tales of ghosts, strange happenings and the folklore that lingers in the Irish countryside. But when Valerie shares her own devastating story, the night shifts, revealing wounds, regrets and the fragile hope that binds us all.
Haunting, intimate and unexpectedly moving, The Weir is a powerful reminder of how the stories we tell — and the ones we hide — shape who we are. A spellbinding night of theatre you won’t forget.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
A mystery. A confession. A choice that changes everything.
Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside is a razor-sharp psychological thriller that unfolds with the elegance of a gripping novel.
When celebrated author Bella Baird meets the brilliant and volatile Christopher, an unlikely bond forms — one built on intellect, loneliness and a shared love of words. But as their connection deepens, Bella reveals a secret that forces them both toward an unthinkable decision.
A masterclass in restrained, intelligent drama, The Sound Inside builds with quiet, relentless tension until you’re perched on the edge of your seat. Haunting, poetic and full of startling twists, this is theatre that slips under your skin — and stays there.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
MEET NICK FAGAN
Director in Residence 2026 -2028
Adelaide-based director Nick Fagan is making waves across the city’s theatre scene. Known for his fearless choice of plays and his talent for mounting bold, emotionally charged ensemble work, Fagan brings large casts to life with clarity, heart and dynamism. From his acclaimed staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to his visceral production of Hand to God, he creates vibrant theatrical worlds that challenge, engage and elevate local actors. His direction is an invitation: to audiences who seek theatre that matters, and to performers who thrive on opportunity and exploration. As he continues to build his body of work, Nick is firmly on track to become one of South Australia’s most exciting emerging directors.
NEW WORK
Brilliant. Ambitious. Unravelling.
From the multi-award-winning team behind GROUNDED ★★★★★ and THAT BOY ★★★★★ comes a razor-sharp psychological drama starring award-winning actor Martha Lott.
A mother waits outside the principal’s office — articulate, composed and moments away from losing control. Once a champion debater and now a political speechwriter, she knows exactly how to wield language: to persuade, to protect, to win. But when her daughter — the state’s top debater — stands on the edge of national selection, a fierce rivalry sparks, twisting love into something far more dangerous.
As the campaign for success intensifies, online narratives blur the truth, ambition collides with morality, and the mother’s own brilliance threatens to destroy everything she’s fighting for.
Darkly comic, devastatingly smart and unnervingly human, THE DEBATE is a taut contemporary drama about control, truth and the perilous performance of modern parenting. When every story can be spun, what hope does the truth have?
THE DEBATE — First Public Reading Coming Soon
We’re thrilled to announce that the first public reading of THE DEBATE will be launched very soon — the next major step in bringing this bold new Australian work to the stage.
As we prepare for development and production, we’re opening the door for supporters to help shape THE DEBATE’s future.
You can make a tax-deductible donation right now through the Australian Cultural Fund – Holden Street Campaign 2025, or speak with us directly about becoming a Holden Street New Works Patron.
Your support helps champion original, risk-taking theatre — and ensures powerful new stories like THE DEBATE make it to the stage.
More details on the public reading coming soon. Stay tuned.
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