21.08.25
Dear Grif-friend,
Last week, we held our annual workers ‘Reading Day’ the place we historically migrate someplace heat and cosy, spending the day studying the performs of the up-and-coming season. Somehow poignantly, we had been at Hustle Studios this yr. Even although that is usually the busiest time of yr for the Griffs, it was a uncommon likelihood to pause our every day hustle, take time to do what we love and get excited in regards to the yr to come back.
Because, ’tis the season! It’s not the festive season (although that will probably be upon us very quickly) and never the standard moist season (although you’d be forgiven for pondering so), however the season of Season Launches throughout Australia.
The Griffin workplace is buzzing with anticipation, pleasure and a little little bit of hysteria as we work across the clock—as a result of we’re fewer than three weeks away from saying our 2026 Season.
Our days are stuffed to the brim with decision-making—what pictures to make use of for the season brochure, what three phrases finest describe every new play, what the color palette for the lobby within the new theatre needs to be, what’s the finest model of umbrella to personal is…
There is a lot to look ahead to and I can’t give away any secrets and techniques—you’ll have to attend till Monday 8 September to see what we’ve in retailer.
And but, amid all this noise and momentum, I’ve been pondering so much about listening. I’m a kind of uncommon individuals who catches the bus every day with out carrying headphones or my eyes glued to my cellphone—I like staying attuned to my environment.
Along with like-minded individuals these previous few weekends, the intrepid Nathan Harrison hosted some very particular birdwatching group walks in Centennial Park. It was such a wonderful alternative to decelerate and tune into what’s round and above us.
With its opening efficiency this week, Birdsong of Tomorrow by Nathan Harrison encourages us all to come back in regardless of the rain, take a breath from the hustle and spend a second to take heed to the world round us. We’re again once more, couch-surfing with our associates, on the Old Fitz Theatre—and we’re certain glad they’ve obtained an open fire.
And to speak in regards to the hustle as soon as extra, our sell-out hit in 2022, Whitefella Yella Tree by Dylan Van Den Berg, goes again into rehearsal subsequent week, earlier than taking to the stage in Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company. We’re over the moon to revisit this heartwarming and heartbreaking story of old flame, and to welcome each outdated and new audiences in Sydney. Later this yr, we’re thrilled to share the story with our associates in Brisbane and Melbourne. Pertame and Tiwi actor Joseph Althouse (Green Park) and Barrd, Noongar, Yamatji, Bunuba and Ngadju actor Danny Howard (Belvoir St Theatre’s Jacky) will take to the stage—we are able to’t wait so that you can sit below the lemon tree with us.
Wishing dry socks to you all,
Khym x
Khym Scott
General Manager