Wollongong’s Merrigong Theatre Company launched its 2022 season, unveiling an ambitious year of theatre that promises to spark the imagination and wonder of audiences across the region.

The Season includes 10 all-new local, national and international mainstage theatre shows, including the first of what Merrigong hopes will become an annual tradition – a 3-week open air season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of a brand new Shakespeare in the Garden program from the Company. In the magical setting of the Wollongong Botanic Garden, this new take on Shakespeare’s most enigmatic work will bring together some of the country’s finest actors and designers, along with musicians and artists from across the Illawarra, for a breathtaking outdoor experience for theatre devotees and newbies alike.

Continuing its tradition of highlighting local artists and stories, Merrigong is producing more work than ever before, with three locally produced mainstage works featured in the 2022 Season.