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.
To Support our dynamic and visionary organisation, we invite you to make a tax deductible donation today!
★★★★★
...one of the finest tributes to Sondheim I've seen anywhere in the world. Don't miss it.
WHAT'S THE SHOW
★★★★
...a brilliantly executed cabaret-style concert that encourages deep listening. Coming from Watch This – an indie company of Sondheim specialists who've been attracting serious musical theatre talent, and mounting quality indie productions of his work, since 2013 – you'd expect no less.
THE AGE
★★★★★
...each musical number is not merely sung, it is presented with intelligence and passion, showcasing the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim's story telling. Each number so vibrantly brought to life...
THEATRE MATTERS
★★★★1/2
...a celebration of Sondheim that is both refined and deeply felt. This is an evening of artistry, intimacy and resonance. A night not to be missed.
ON THE HOUSE
...a stunningly superb production that pays tribute to one of musical theatre's greatest storytellers. Colour And Light achieves what many tributes cannot: it feels at once deeply reverent and refreshingly alive.
AUSTRALIAN ARTS REVIEW
Weaving a beautiful tapestry of the theatre giant's immortal contributions to the musical theatre canon with his lesser-known treasures, this ambitious revue is an unadulterated celebration of Sondheim's singular artistry and towering legacy – and it most certainly strikes a chord.
THE DIALOG
By weaving Sondheim's lesser-known treasures with his iconic works, Watch This not only reaffirms his place as a master storyteller but also reminds us of the inexhaustible depth of his legacy. Colour And Light is a production of balance, harmony and sheer theatrical joy – a feast for devotees and newcomers alike.
AUSTRALIAN ARTS REVIEW
...a superb revue, showcasing strong performances across the board. Whether you're already a fan or a curious newcomer, Colour And Light: The Art of Sondheim is a musical lover's paradise.
NOEL ANDERSON
Sondheim is widely recognised as a genius, and Watch This is carrying his genius forward with an accessible, newly imagined form.
STAGE WHISPERS
Thanks for those who joined us at Theatre Works. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre in 2026!