If Stella Miles Franklin is known, it is for her debut novel My Brilliant Career, or for the prestigious literary prizes that carry her name – the Miles Franklin Award and The Stella Prize.
Franklin’s epic life story is now finally told in STELLA: A New Australian Musical – from her 1890’s bush teens through fame, emigration to the USA and two world wars in relentless pursuit of a creative life. STELLA: A New Australian Musical debuted in June 2026 at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University to sold out crowds and rave reviews, and is now preparing for an Australian national tour.
CAST RECORDING COMING SOON!
STELLA: A New Australian Musical original cast recording pre-sales are available here.
Taped live during the World Premier June 2026 season, this full length album will be released early 2027.
DONATIONS
STELLA has been developed through the commissioning support of Igor Zambelli, with additional funding from Creative Australia, the City of Melbourne, Monash University, the Robert Salzer Foundation and various private donors. Tax deductible donations to STELLA can be made via the Australian Cultural Fund.
