MTC’s Artistic Director makes ambitious claims and bold promises to all Victorians.

2016 marks the fourth season in the post for Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Brett Sheehy AO. And whilst alluding to the joys as well as the challenges that the role entails, he was full of great promise for what next year will offer MTC’s audiences.

“I believe we have found a perfect mix of works – a suite of plays which can speak with great meaning to any of the six million citizens of our State. The combination of exciting Australian premieres of the best new international plays, world premieres of fresh Australian works, and new productions of much-loved classics guarantees there is something on offer that will entertain, challenge and enlighten all our lives, and enable us to see the world in original and enriching ways,” Sheehy said.

The year looks set to be a busy one. Sheehy’s “perfect mix” includes 11 mainstage plays, a family production, NEON NEXT, an extensive Education Program, the Cybec Electric play reading series, a Women in...