Hey Dowling

Hey Dowling is delighted to announce that our co-director John Glenn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at AANT Centre in Darwin — a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and vision in the performing arts sector.

Hey Dowling continues to operate as usual. Peta Spurling-Brown will continue as Director and day-to-day lead of the company, and John will continue as Director in an advisory capacity, bringing his expertise and networks to bear on the company's ongoing work.

This is an exciting new chapter — both for John personally and for the broader sector. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you and to the projects ahead.

Only a handful of tickets left

We fu***ng did it!!!!!!

Only four shows to go 💖

Scout Boxall is hitting the road with 'God's Favourite'. Nominated for Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show award last year, this is one not to be missed.

Here's where you can catch it:
Parramatta - 30 Jan
Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras - 18 & 19 Feb
Hobart - 20 Feb
Melbourne (limited return season) 26 Mar - 5 Apr

Details & Tickets => https://linktr.ee/heydowling

2025 Highlight
The Lark World Premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne

1. Noni Hazlehurst - what a stunning performance night after night, endlessly moved by your talent. Photo: Cameron Grant, Parenthesy
2. A first unveiling of Emily Barrie's impressively detailed set
3. Hey Dowling Directors, Peta Spurling-Brown & John Glenn having a red carpet moment at The Lark Opening Night. Photo: Mark Gambino
4. Daniel Keene script, so powerful and moving straight off the press
5. The first glimpse of The Lark pub in all her glory on the Fairfax Stage

THE TEAM:
“Rose Grey”- Noni Hazlehurst
Writer - Daniel Keene
Director - Matt Scholten
Sound Designer - Darius Kedros
LX designer - Richard Vabre
Production Manager - Nate Evers
Stage Manager - Vivienne Poznanski
Sets, props & costumes - Emily Barrie
Assistant to the Director - Lily Willmott
Thanks for your support Andrea, Salvador, Shane & Binti.

Our un-ending gratitude everyone at Arts Centre Melbourne - co-commissioners of the work - without whom none of this would have been possible: Stephen, Britt, Rebecca, Kylie, Michaela, Joel, and all the FOH, technical, executive, bar, marketing, administrative, and venue staff that made this such a successful world premiere.

The Lark Touring in 2026, watch this space ✨

2025 Highlight:
An Evening Without Kate Bush - AU/NZ Tour
With over 70 shows across two countries this was truly a huge feat for Sarah-Louise Young and our wonderful SM’s Will Spartalis & Samantha Toll.

1. Will enjoying the stunning Riverside Theatres
2. One of our lovely AUSLAN interpreter taking the spotlight. Marnie at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland performing ‘Man With The Child in His Eyes’
3. One of the familiar faces spotted in the audience. The lovely Julia Zemiro
4. The WUTHERERS turned out in droves. Here are the Melbourne crew helping us promote the Arts Centre Melbourne season
5. Winning BEST CABARET SHOW at Adelaide Fringe 🏆
6. The Adelaide Wutherers on the front page of The Advertiser
7. Hitting the HUGE milestone of 300 An Evening Without Kate Bush shows performed during the Adelaide Fringe run
8. The Adelaide Wutherers at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
9. The Cathy’s were out in force at Bruthen in East Gippsland! We even had a Kate Bush choir as a support act 😍
10. Sarah-Louise on the TODAY show

Thanks to A Mulled Whine for producing support in New Zealand and to all the presenters that booked the show, and all the incredible audience members that sang, danced, dressed up and joined our glorious celebration of the Bush! ✨

As 2025 draws to a close, we're reflecting on a huge year. So we thought we'd share a few highlights.

Smashed - The Nightcap at Auckland Arts Festival

An incredible month in Aotearoa with a mix of Aussie & Kiwi cast!

1. Eve Gordon being an absolute 💦 dream
2. Daddy herself Victoria Falconer
3. Elektra Shock at WERK!
4. Karlee Misi being a stunning superstar
5. Tynga Williams in all her showgirl glory
6. Malia Walsh is a serious performance artist TYVM
7. Our incredible audience having the night of their lives
8. The iconic Smashed Accordion Band: Abi McCunn, Nathan James, Hannah de Koster, Māia Huia & Victoria Falconer
9. Fab cast & band tearing up the brand-spanking new Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent (yes, we christened it!)

BIG BIG LOVE to all not pictured that made it happen:
Director Amy Campbell
Production Manager Guy Kable
LX Design Michael Craven
ASM Jenna Kelly
Lx Operator Cat Neufeld
Costumes & Vicky's Wig Clair 'Yaya' Wilkinson
Extended band Pete France 🎷& Holly Webster 🎸

The team at Auckland Arts Festival Martyn, Bernie, Robbie, Vicki, Graham and our legendary FOH & bar staff, and the many, many others that supported the season. 💗

📷 Jinki Cambronero

Scout Boxall heads to Sydney as part of The Factory Theatre's BIG GAY ENTREE in Feb 2026.