PLAY WITH US
Red Stitch will bring seven world class productions to Melbourne in 2026, including Ray Lawler’s epic, The Doll Trilogy - which begins with the VCE Theatre Studies play listed Kid Stakes. Travel back to 1937 Depression era Carlton as Roo, Barney, Nancy and Olive begin their seventeen year journey of seasonal romance - the joyful prequel to Lawler’s landmark Australian tragedy Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.
LEARN WITH US
Deepen your students’ understanding of Kid Stakes with a Red Stitch post-show talk - an engaging opportunity to connect the production to VCE Theatre Studies curriculum outcomes.
Teaching artist and Red Stitch Producer Krystalla Pearce will deliver a 50-minute presentation pre-recorded on the production's set and available for you to watch with your class on demand. This talk will offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on how Ray Lawler’s world comes to life on stage; describe how Red Stitch’s ensemble approach informs the production; and situate Kid Stakes within the broader historical and literary context of The Doll Trilogy. It will invite students to reflect critically on themes, character development and stylistic elements, enhancing their analytical and evaluative skills while inspiring deeper appreciation for this landmark Australian work.
This online resource is available for your class for $120.
Make sure to add Post Show Talk: Exploring Kid Takes to your reservation request form and the link to your digital viewing will be sent to you after your visit.
All school bookings will be sent an Educational Pack. We also offer Q&A’s post show on all Wednesday matinees.
Post show Q&A’s are also available following performances:
Wed 25th Feb - 12pm
Wed 4th March - 12pm
Wed 18th March - 12pm
Wed 1st April - 12pm
TRAIN WITH US
Red Stitch teaching artists facilitate a range of acting and theatre-making incursions for schools. From 90-minute express workshops, to week-long immersions, our professional actors and creatives are ready to share their tools of the trade with your passionate students. Tailor made to fit your areas of study and interest, offerings include: Playwriting Immersion, Acting Immersion, Ensemble Building, Creating & Performing Solo Work, Performing Contemporary Text, Performing Shakespeare, Preparing for Drama School Auditions and more.
A bespoke workshop to accompany our 2025 playlisted work Kid Stakes is also available.
REVISE WITH US
Bring Red Stitch’s production of Kid Stakes into the classroom with our recorded performance, available for purchase as a study and revision resource. This recording offers the chance to revisit key scenes, analyse performance choices, and explore the production elements that bring Ray Lawler’s classic to life.
This online resource is available for your class for $60.
Make sure to add Kid Stakes Archival Viewing to your reservation request and the link to your digital viewing will be sent to you after your visit.
Students can also choose to watch Kid Stakes on demand to revise privately.
This will be available online in 2026.
TAKE US HOME
The Doll Trilogy script will be available to purchase at the theatre on your visit.
Our entire collection of new Australian plays produced through our INK New Writing program are also available to purchase through Currency Press, or in our foyer bookshop.
The production of The Doll Trilogy is proudly supported by TWiSK.
