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Happily ever after? Not a chance.<\/p>\n
The smash-hit, deliciously-twisted production\u00a0GRIMM\u00a0will cast its spell over Melbourne from 25 August to 12 September 2026.<\/p>\n
Within shadowy corridors and haunting landscapes, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and an array of familiar figures emerge to reveal the twisted, unsettling and often hilarious truths beneath the fairy tales we thought we knew.<\/p>\n
From the acclaimed company behind the theatrical triumphs\u00a0Frankenstein, 1984\u00a0and\u00a0Fantastic Mr Fox\u00a0\u2013 GRIMM\u00a0reworks these iconic tales from the Brothers Grimm into an high-octane stage experience that delights, disturbs and surprises in equal measure.<\/p>\n
Shake & Stir Artistic Director Nick Skubij said the success of the production confirmed what the company had long suspected about the enduring power of the Grimm tales:<\/p>\n
\u201cThese stories have fascinated us for years. Reworked and adapted time and time again, seeing audiences respond so strongly to the original versions\u2019 darkness, humour and complexity has been highly rewarding.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re stories people\u00a0think\u00a0they know, but here, audience will see something a bit different. Because of this, the morals, the brutality, and the humanity feel startlingly new \u2013 and relevant.\u00a0GRIMM\u00a0lets some hard truths rise to the surface.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Expect a lavish loud and lucid night Photo by Joel Devereux<\/p>\n
The production is helmed by award\u2011winning writer and director\u00a0Daniel Evans, who brings his signature blend of precision storytelling and theatrical surprise \u2013 delivering a production that is visually arresting, sharply paced and rich in atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Evans, currently the Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, has a long list of credits including\u00a0The Great Gatsby\u00a0(co-Directed with Skubij),\u00a0A Few Good Men\u00a0and\u00a0Vietgone.<\/p>\n
Skubij added:<\/p>\n
\u201cDan\u2019s ability to balance theatrical grit with emotional clarity is extraordinary. His staging of\u00a0GRIMM\u00a0pushes expectations and keeps audiences leaning forward and salivating for more. It\u2019s theatre that refuses to sit politely in the dark.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adding to the production\u2019s bewitching visual identity is the work of celebrated Australian fashion designer and proud Marrithiyal man\u00a0Paul McCann, whose costumes drew acclaim for their stunning elegance and theatrical flourishes.<\/p>\n
Renowned for his high-end, luxe designs worn by celebs on red carpets around the world and celebrated as one of Australia\u2019s leading First Nations fashion voices, McCann\u2019s costumes bring a fierce, contemporary edge to the Grimm world.<\/p>\n
Skubij continued:<\/p>\n
\u201cPaul\u2019s designs don\u2019t just dress the story \u2013 they elevate it. They\u2019re fearless, glamorous and unforgettable. Seeing his work command the stage has been another great joy of this production.\u201d<\/p>\n
Expect a lavish, loud and lucid night. Tuck yourself in \u2013 bedtime stories will never be the same again.<\/p>\n
GRIMM \u2013\u00a0Tales from the Brothers Grimm swoops into the Arts Centre Melbourne\u2019s Fairfax Studio from 25 August \u2013 12 September 2026 as part of a national tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
See website for full tour dates, including a season at QPAC<\/a> Brisbane from 22 May \u2013 13 June.<\/p>\n Tickets: https:\/\/www.artscentremelbourne.com.au\/whats-on\/2026\/theatre\/grimm<\/a><\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/shakeandstir.com.au\/mainstage\/grimm#touring-dates<\/a><\/p>\n