Featuring 10 productions, six new Australian works, five world premieres and three Malthouse commissions, the new Malthouse 2026 season is set to light up the stage.

With works spanning contemporary drama, iconic adaptations, riotous comedy, and world-class cabaret, Malthouse continues its commitment to presenting theatre that speaks to our times.

Vivia Hickman, Executive Producer & Co-CEO of Malthouse Theatre, said the company's 2026 program is "a testament to the extraordinary ambition, creativity, and diversity of artists working today".

"It brings together a dynamic range of voices, some iconic and beloved, others fresh and daring, who are shaping the cultural conversation in powerful ways. Through their work, we are opening our doors to stories that not only inspire and entertain but also speak with urgency to our audiences and to the complex times we live in. Each piece invites us to listen more deeply, to see more clearly, and to imagine more boldly what our shared future might hold," she said.

This season also features two brand new First Nations works including 'Black Light' and 'Game. Set. Match'.

Written and directed by Larrakia, Yanyuwa, Bardi and Wardaman playwright Jada Alberts, Black Light stars real-life sisters Lisa Maza and Rachael Maza.

This intimate and powerful portrait of contemporary Blak motherhood captures life under the weight of fear, resilience and love.

Game. Set. Match., written by and starring masterful comedic actor and proud Gamilaroi woman Megan Wilding, takes audiences on a journey from opposites-attract rom-com to devastating revenge thriller, under the direction of Malthouse's New Work Associate, Jessica Arthur.

Both works are set to showcase the raw creativity and talent coming from First Nations stars and creatives.

Tickets for Malthouse Theatre's 2026 season are on sale online now.

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