Collected Grimm Tales is a theatrical journey into the mysterious, magical and macabre, bringing classic fairytales to life on stage with a playful twist. Designed as a flexible live performance, the production offers two versions of the experience: a lighter, family-friendly show for children, and a darker, more atmospheric adaptation for teens and adults.
The children’s version explores familiar fairytales from a playful new perspective, combining humour, adventure, magic and just enough mischief to keep young audiences entertained. Well-known stories may take unexpected turns. The audience will be introduced to witches, wolves, enchanted forests, mysterious creatures and curious characters in a way that is exciting rather than frightening.
How to Survive a Happy Childhood sees Williamson turn his satirical blowtorch on his own generation, examining how the Australian property boom has reshaped family relationships and widened the divide between young Australians and their parents and grandparents.
The play follows Jess, who grew up in a warm and supportive household with parents who encouraged her to follow her dreams. But when she moves to Melbourne to start university, Jess quickly discovers the harsher realities of life for young Australians in 2026. Crushing rents, financial insecurity, social divisions and confusing modern relationships all collide as she navigates life far from home.
How to Survive a Happy Childhood is both uproariously funny and uncomfortably recognisable, offering a sharp look at the faultlines running through modern Australian families.