


Literary icon Stella Miles Franklin’s extraordinary life story has until now been overshadowed by attention on her debut novel My Brilliant Career and the literary awards that carry her name — the Miles Franklin Award and The Stella Prize.
This world premiere production of STELLA – A New Australian Musical now brings Franklin’s untold story of an 1890’s bush girl from the Snowy Mountains who sacrifices family, security and belonging in relentless pursuit of a creative life – and her stunning contribution to Australian cultural life.
There will be a Q&A session after the performance on Thursday 18 June.
2hr 30min. Incl. Interval.
12th June, 2026
20th June, 2026
The foyer, Box Office, and Bar are fully accessible from the ground-level entrances. Lift access is available to wheelchair seating and the rear of the auditorium. Accessible toilets are located in the foyer, and a hearing loop operates throughout the theatre.
BY CAR: Enter Monash University Clayton campus from Wellington Road, and onto Scenic Boulevard. Follow the pink MPAC signage. Parking is free after 5pm.
BY TRAIN: The closest railway station is Clayton.
BY BUS: Bus routes 630, 631, 634, 703, 733, 802, 804 and 862 stop nearby to the theatre.
Book, Music & Lyrics: Monique diMattina
Director: Julia Robertson
Musical Director: Vicky Jacobs
Costume Designer: Isla Shaw
Set Designer: Nick Fry
Lighting Designer: Sidney Younger
Sound Designer: David Letch
Stage Manager: Isobel Long
Executive Producers: Igor Zambelli & Monique diMattina
Producer: Matthew Henderson
CAST
Stella: Geraldine Hakewill
Linda, Vida Goldstein & Others: Shubshri Kandiah
Mother, Mary Gilmore & Others: Johanna Allen
Pa & Others: Joe Kosky
Norman, Edwin & Others: Kaya Byrne
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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