It’s the vibe: Australian comedy classic The Castle set to become a stage play
The 1997 Australian cult comedy film The Castle is being adapted into a stage play set to premiere in Melbourne in 2027. The original creative team, Working Dog, is reuniting to write an updated version of the story about the Kerrigan family's fight to save their home.
Why it matters
The film is a significant piece of Australian cultural heritage, and its transition to the stage highlights the enduring popularity of local vernacular and storytelling.
The cast of the 1997 Australian film The Castle. The film is set to become a new play that will have its premiere in Melbourne in 2027. Photograph: Frontline Television Productions Pty Ltd The cast of the 1997 Australian film The Castle. The film is set to become a new play that will have its premiere in Melbourne in 2027. Photograph: Frontline Television Productions Pty Ltd Australian theatre It’s the vibe: Australian comedy classic The Castle set to become a stage play Working Dog team behind the 1997 film reuniting to write ‘new, fully updated’ version for the stage, which will premiere in Melbourne in 2027
Prefer the Guardian on Google An announcement that deserves to go straight to the pool room: the beloved Australian comedy The Castle is set to become a play, written by the team behind the original film.
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