First look at Luke

September 18, 2026

Categories: Theatre

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Luke by Angus Cameron is now playing at Red Stitch. Enjoy a first look at this excellent world-premiere production.

Developed through Red Stitch’s INK program, LUKE is an unflinching examination of truth and regret. Featuring Red Stitch ensemble members Olga Makeeva and Dion Mills, and introducing William Lonsdale.

One night in 2007, Chris – fresh out of high school – drinks, argues and philosophises with his two older teacher friends, Damon and Olena. But when a buried secret begins to surface, the night takes an irreversible turn, and their lives are rewritten forever.

A decades-spanning, form-bending and proudly queer Australian story from playwright Angus Cameron, directed by Iain Sinclair.

LUKE

Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre. Rear 2 Chapel Street, St Kilda East VIC

Previews 12 – 17 September | Season 18 September – 11 October
Tuesday – Wednesday 6.30pm
Thursday – Saturday 7.30pm
Sunday – 6.30pm

Saturday Matinee 26th September – 2pm

Q&A Post Show
Thursday 24th September- 7.30pm

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