COLLEGIALITY
by Matt Crook
January 13-17 (development) | ADT Studio
Matt’s Crook’s thrilling new play tells the story of two childhood best friends Emmet Richards and Oliver Brenn. Emmet joins Oliver as a boarder in his final year at the prestigious boarding school, St. Kostka. Oliver has worked his way up the social ladder of St. Kostka, affording him many privileges at great personal cost. Their worlds collide as they navigate the school’s brutal traditions and buried secrets.
Featuring: Chris Asimos, Elizabeth Hay, Antoine Jelk, Annabel Matheson and James Smith | Director: Corey McMahon | Dramaturg: Elena Carapetis | Producer: Annabel Matheson.
The development of Collegiality is supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (through Arts SA) and Lesley Forwood,
THE ROOM
Two brand new plays written by Elena Carapetis and Anthony Nocera
February - December 2025
Theatre Republic has commissioned two local writers to each write a new, 50-minute play, that will form part of a double bill of season of new works to be presented in 2026. Elena Carapetis, one of South Australia's leading theatre makers and wunderkind emerging playwright, Anthony Nocera have been invited to take part in THE ROOM and write their plays across 2025.
Elena and Anthony will provide a thrilling contrast in style, form and aesthetic. Both are provocateurs, unafraid to use their writing to maximum effect. Elena and Anthony are highly engaged with their own culture and passionate about bringing authentic storytelling to the stage. They each have distinctive and complimentary voices which promise to deliver a challenging, funny, intelligent, thought-provoking (and possibly dangerous!) night in the theatre!
THE ROOM is a long-term investment in local playwriting. The program will take place across two years, culminating in a thrilling season of new South Australian theatre, written by two of the State's most exciting artists.
THE ROOM is supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (through Arts SA ) and by members of our Foundation Donor Circle.