Actor/Director/Writer. Lover of Tin Robots. Artistic Director and Co-CEO, Sydney Theatre Company
Joined October 2012
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Mitchell Butel retweeted
Rehearsals have begun for WHISPERING JACK: THE JOHN FARNHAM MUSICAL!
Book by Jack Yabsley
Directed by Mitchell Butel
In association with Michael Cassel and Gaynor Wheatley
🎤On stage from 15 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 at the Roslyn Packer Theatre.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Critics are in hysterics watching THE UNFRIEND. Colin From Accounts’ Helen Thomson brings a wickedly vibrant charm to the stage as Elsa Jean Krowkowski, the houseguest from hell who disrupts the home life of Peter and Debbie.
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Don't just take our word for it, everyone and their mate are loving the chaos that unfolds in THE UNFRIEND. Come down to Roslyn Packer Theatre for this extraordinary British comedy.
THE UNFRIEND
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
🛳️Must leave 31 October.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
★★★★½ “Reminiscent of Shakespeare’s ability to pitch humour at all levels” The Sydney Morning Herald
THE UNFRIEND is now on stage until 31 October – get tickets now!
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
📹 Cass Eipper
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Actor Susie Youssef takes us on a backstage tour for HOUSEWORK, now playing at Sydney Opera House. Only one week left to see the country's finest comic actors in this hilarious political satire.
HOUSEWORK
Written by Emily Steel
Directed by Shannon Rush
🏛️Must close 17 October.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Come work with Sydney Theatre Company! We have some exciting roles open in our team:
- Marketing Manager, Campaigns
- Education Manager
- 27th Patrick White Playwrights Award
- Safety Advisor
Apply: sydneytheatre.com.au/about/c…
Mitchell Butel retweeted
What an experience it is to be in a theatre full of people collectively losing it. Wonder what caused such visceral reactions? You’ll have to see for yourself.
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
🛳️MUST CLOSE END OF THE MONTH
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Indira Naidoo, Emily Taheny & Susie Youssef star in an “undeniably Australian and gloriously uncompromising” (The Conversation) black comedy.
HOUSEWORK
Directed by Shannon Rush
Written by Emily Steel
🏛️Must leave 17 October.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY's Brisbane Festival was so triumphant, we've added extra dates to the Sydney season.
Written by Suzie Miller
Directed by Sarah Giles
🏈Playing at Sydney Opera House from 22 October.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Did you know you can enjoy bigger discounts on tickets, the more plays you see?
If you’re excited for our 2027 Season, book a Platinum Season Ticket of 10-13 plays and you'll save 20% off full-price tickets!
🔗On sale from 9am tomorrow via sydneytheatre.com.au/2027
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Audiences have been loving this incredible production inspired by the women who formed of the AFLW. It’s not just about a sport. It’s about a revolution.
Written by Suzie Miller
Directed by Sarah Giles
🏈Playing at Sydney Opera House from 22 October.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
After chatting with politicians, political staff and parliamentary staff, award-winning playwright Emily Steel wrote HOUSEWORK; a black comedy unravelling the escapades that happen behind closed Parliament doors.
HOUSEWORK
Directed by Shannon Rush
🏛️Must leave in two weeks!
Mitchell Butel retweeted
On top of returning to Sydney, we are excited to announce the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY will also be making its way to Melbourne in September 2027!
Presenting Partner: Allens.
🔗Waitlist: sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-o…
Mitchell Butel retweeted
This deliciously dark comedy – starring Alex Lee, Helen Thomson, and Tim Walter – takes a hilarious bite out of middle-class England's obsession with being “nice”, no matter the cost.
THE UNFRIEND
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
🛳️Season closes 31 Oct.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Last night, THE UNFRIEND made its Australian premiere. The sound of a collective audience howling with laughter is not an experience to miss, grab your tickets now!
Written by Steven Moffat
Directed by Simon Phillips
🛳️On stage now until 31 Oct
📷 Prudence Upton
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Don't miss the "utterly remarkable" (Limelight) Justine Clarke in Dennis Kelly's acclaimed GIRLS & BOYS, now on stage until 1 Nov.
GIRLS & BOYS
By Dennis Kelly
Directed by Mitchell Butel
📸 Matt Byrne, Sam Roberts
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Justine Clarke returns to the stage to deliver an edge-of-your-seat monologue that’ll leave you breathless. Chookas to Justine and the crew on this poignant production.
Directed by Mitchell Butel
Written by Dennis Kelly
✈️ On stage until 1 November – don’t miss out.
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Six years after Aust historian Jenny Hocking won her legal battle to release secret correspondence between Queen Elizabeth II, Malcolm Fraser & governor general John Kerr, her fight to reveal truth about Gough Whitlam’s dismissal is being adapted for stage theguardian.com/stage/2026/s…
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Thirteen years since my last stage role… so I thought I’d ease gently back in with this behemoth. 😂 VERY excited to play Ebenezer in this beautiful production created by so many of my dear friends. (It’s still well over a year away, so no excuse for those of ya who don’t live in Australia — plenty of time to find a berth on an appropriate sailboat.)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A version by Jack Thorne Conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus
@SydneyTheatreCo 2027 Season
More details: sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-o…
Mitchell Butel retweeted
Tim Minchin is easing gently back into acting! .. He’ll be appearing in a beautiful production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the @sydneytheatreco (version created by Jack Thorne & directed by Matthew Warchus) | 2027 Season 👉🏼 sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-o…
