Seymour is delighted to announce its 2027 Season, marking Joanne Kee’s first full program as Artistic Director. Unveiling a bold new vision for the venue, Seymour becomes a place to gather and encounter new ideas: a cultural living room for communities, with new energy flowing through its foyers, bars and public spaces.
Joanne Kee, Artistic Director, Seymour Centre, said:
“It’s been so exciting exploring new work and different ways for audiences to experience and engage with Seymour. In 2026, we’ve had a wonderful run of sold-out shows and standing ovations across music, theatre, cabaret, children’s shows and talks. What I love most is seeing people come together, sharing the joy of a great experience and the buzz that comes with it.
That’s the energy I am bringing to you in 2027. I want Seymour to be somewhere you come for more than just a show, somewhere you can discover something unexpected, meet friends, hang out and feel part of a community. A shared living room, a third space where everyone feels welcome with plenty of reasons to keep coming back. And we’re only just getting started.”
Audiences can immerse themselves in events and series such as the return of popular favourites Cabaret, Cocktails & Karaoke, while Seymour Sounds is back, bringing free live music to the Seymour throughout the warmer months, showcasing leading and emerging artists from Sydney’s vibrant nu-jazz and neo-soul scenes.
Seymour Explores also returns, featuring writers, satirists and thinkers, with events including The Chaser Report Live and Felicity Castagna’s literary high tea Eat Your Words. The year also includes Every Wild Idea, a bold collaboration with Critical Path that invites audiences to roam as artists create and improvise in real time across the venue, and the inaugural Harbour Voices in partnership with Opera Australia, a community come-and-sing celebrating 15 years of Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Complementing this rich program of music, ideas and participatory experiences, Seymour’s theatre season brings together five exceptional productions featuring world and Australian premieres, and stories that span continents, generations and points of view.
Opening the season in February, the Australian premiere of Azan Ahmed’s STATUES is a witty and moving new drama exploring the impact of loss, and what you can gain from it. Days after his father’s death, an English teacher finds a mixtape revealing his silent dad was once a 90s London rapper, while a student’s take on Hamlet tests his loyalties.
In May, internationally acclaimed Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian brings 300 PAINTINGS to Seymour following sold-out seasons around the world. Nominated for a Drama Desk Award, this extraordinary work blends comedy, visual art and personal storytelling, chronicling the six months Kissajukian spent creating 300 paintings during a manic episode.
Audiences can also view a foyer exhibition of selected paintings from the show, a rare chance to see some of the artworks up close, and speak with Kissajukian, a strong advocate for mental health awareness, about the work.
Secret House returns to Seymour with A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, Brian Friel’s celebrated adaptation of Turgenev’s romantic masterpiece. Directed by Anthony Skuse, this bittersweet drama unfolds over a long summer at a country estate, where the arrival of a charismatic young tutor sparks a chain reaction of desire, jealousy and heartbreak as everyone falls for the wrong person.
In September, Seymour and La Boite Theatre present the world premiere of OFFSET from acclaimed contemporary playwright Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl, Golden Shield). Directed by Monica Sayers and starring Kimie Tsukakoshi, this gripping new work follows a late-night encounter between a real estate agent and an electrician that spirals into a wickedly funny, quietly devastating game of cat and mouse exploring class, connection and power.
A significant milestone for Seymour, OFFSET is one of the venue’s own major productions and forms part of the 2027 Brisbane Festival program. It marks an exciting new commitment to creating and touring original work, with Seymour aiming to develop a major in-house production annually.
Rounding out the season in November is the Australian premiere of Tena Štivičić’s acclaimed epic 3 WINTERS, directed by Jeneffa Soldatic, and starring award-winning actor Kym Wilson (A Country Practice, Heartbreak Heart). Spanning seven decades of Croatian history, this sweeping family drama is an epic reflection on the rollercoaster lives of four generations of women impacted by monarchy, communism and democracy.
There is something for all the family in 2027, with Sydney Theatre Award-winning THE LUCK CHILD taking to the stage in July. Acclaimed performer David Collins stars in this enchanting family adventure full of humour, surprises and an uplifting message about destiny, kindness and believing in yourself.
Joanne Kee’s programming for 2027 rethinks how a performing arts venue can serve its community, reflecting Seymour’s evolution as a place to encounter new ideas, connect with others and experience culture in all its forms.
For tickets and to learn more about the 2027 Season, as well as Seymour’s Series and Events, visit the website.
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Hero image: Kimie Tsukakoshi stars in OFFSET. Image supplied
Seymour 2027 Season at a Glance:
Statues
Australian premiere
18 Feb – 13 Mar
Seymour in association with Little Goat Arts & Entertainment
300 Paintings
20 May – 12 Jun
Seymour in association with Sam Kissajukian
A Month in the Country
8 – 31 Jul
Seymour in association with Secret House
Offset
World premiere
30 Sep – 23 Oct
Seymour and La Boite Theatre
3 Winters
Australian premiere
4 – 27 Nov
Seymour in association with Daniel Cottier Productions and Sestra Films
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