Australia's first and only Sondheim repertory company, Watch This is a bold, grass-roots organisation presenting outstanding, sophisticated musical theatre to audiences in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our ambition and commitment to the highest production/ performance standards attract teams of wonderfully talented artists and creatives.
Heading into our tenth year, we've garnered an enviable reputation in a highly competitive field, boasting twenty-nine Green Room Award nominations with five wins, alongside multi-million dollar commercial and state sponsored productions. We have also broken ground by successfully touring full-scale musicals to regional centres.
We are passionate about creating exciting, immediate theatrical experiences for theatre-goers. We are also committed to ensuring that these experiences are available to as many people as possible - a philosophy that informs the relatively simple matter of ticket pricing to more complex touring proposals.
Past productions include Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, A Little Night Music. Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods and most recently, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. All projects to date have been made possible by the generosity of the Lyngala Foundation and other visionary individuals/ organisations, including the Opera & Arts Support Group and Robert Salzer Foundation. Since 2016, Watch This has recently been included on the Register of Cultural Organisations - an incredible endorsement of our contribution to the sector.
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An intimate, new revue celebrating the maestro of musical theatre.
Step into the dazzling world of Stephen Sondheim with Colour & Light: The Art of Stephen Sondheim, a spellbinding new revue from Australia's Sondheim repertory company, Watch This. After 10 acclaimed productions, Watch This invites you on a journey through the genius of one of musical theatre's greatest storytellers.
This handpicked collection blends Sondheim's most cherished songs with lesser-known treasures, celebrating his unmatched ability to capture the complexities of the human experience. From moments of heartbreak to bursts of hilarity, each piece reveals the wit, depth, and emotional resonance that define Sondheim's work.
Presented through Watch This' innovative and distinctly Australian lens, this production offers a fresh perspective on Sondheim's artistry, breathing new life into his extraordinary repertoire. Performed in an intimate setting, Colour & Light invites audiences to connect deeply with the music, lyrics, and stories that have captivated generations.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to his work, this brand-new revue promises an unforgettable evening of theatrical magic. Join us as we honor the legacy of a master and uncover the artistry that continues to inspire. Prepare to experience Sondheim in a whole new light.
Directors MELANIE HILLMAN & DEAN DRIEBERG
Music Director TREVOR JONES
Cast to be announced soon.
Tickets can be purcharsed here.
Watch This Co-Artistic Directors