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.
WORLD PREMIERE SEASON • 7 PERFORMANCES ONLY!
Alexander Theatre, 12-20 June 2026
This season is playlisted on the VCE Theatre Studies curriculum
For school bookings email Ticketing@StellaTheMusical.com
THE TEAM
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
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.
