Welcome to Mockingbird Theatrics, Canberra’s most respected and popular acting studio and award-winning theatre company. Now in residence at Belconnen Arts Centre.
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Great Plays. Great Performances. Great Theatre.
Mockingbird Theatre is an award-winning Canberra-based theatre company bringing discerning audiences the best text-based 20th and 21st Century plays from around the world. Utilising the talents of Canberra’s brightest experienced and emerging theatrical talents, Mockingbird Theatre will ensure you are moved, thrilled and entertained.
We aim to create theatrical magic that will touch the soul.
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If you love what we do, please consider donating. Your generosity will allow us to raise the standards of local theatre, pay our artists and continue to spread the word to Canberra that there is great theatre on their doorstep.
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2026 Season
Our exciting 2026 season, bringing you great plays from Australia and around the world is in full swing. Award-winning comedies, iconic dramas, modern classics – there is something for everyone. We are now offering a season subscription for our main stage productions!
NEXT
Directed by Céline Oudin
“One of Williamson’s most important and innovative plays” John Shand
Written by Williamson especially for Ensemble Theatre, Face To Face is the first of his JACK MANNING TRILOGY. Fascinated by the idea of community conferencing, it offers an “exploration of conflict in the workplace and the humanity and compromise required to overcome it” (Daily Telegraph).
In this story of rivalry and alliances with secrets bubbling away just beneath the surface, we followed Glen, a young construction worker who rams into the back of his boss’s prized Mercedes in a fit of anger after being sacked. Instead of heading straight to court, he is given the opportunity to discuss his actions in a community conference. This character-driven social satire celebrates the strength of community over our rigid and often seemingly unjust court system.
“It offers an intriguing look into social conflict. Williamson… has the ability to tap into the zeitgeist” (Daily Review)
Contains adult themes and language.
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Happy Students
Chris has created something truly special with the Mockingbird classes – an incredibly supportive community free of judgement, where people are encouraged to take risks, be themselves and have fun! I’ve learnt so much more than I ever expected – about acting and about myself – under Chris’ guidance. The classes are truly the highlight of my week! I can’t overestimate how much joy and value Mockingbird brings to us all!