New Australian Story
New Australian Story
New Australian Story
New Australian Story
The Last Train to Madeline
by
Callum Mackay
Platforming
Callum Mackay, Savanna Wegman & Harry Dowling
Directed by
Hayden Tonazzi
This stunning new Australian play from award-winning playwright Callum Mackay propels its audience back to the nostalgias of first love, the complexities of friendship and the sadness of letting go.
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SEASON 2026
11 March
11 Mar
–
21 March
21 Mar
The Last Train to Madeline
A kaleidoscope of memory, music and the cost of childhood dreams.
The Last Train to Madeline
A kaleidoscope of memory, music and the cost of childhood dreams.
The Last Train to Madeline
A kaleidoscope of memory, music and the cost of childhood dreams.
The Last Train to Madeline
A kaleidoscope of memory, music and the cost of childhood dreams.
A sweltering small-town summer in Wangaratta. Eight-year-olds Maddy and Luke first meet. Maddy is convinced of two things: her mum is a famous rockstar, and if she travels the world for long enough she’ll eventually find her.
Follow Maddy and Luke from eight, to seventeen, to twenty-three years old as they reminisce and dream about what once was, what could one day be, and all the confusing and painful stuff in between. Backed by a ‘So Fresh’ soundtrack that defined a generation and spanning the most formative years of all our lives, ATYP's Artistic Director in collaboration with Savanna Wegman, Spencer Herd & Oliver Beard, brings their signature brand of visually poetic storytelling to this story of a magical world of adolescence and suburban dreams.
The Last Train To Madeline showcases six performers aged ten to twenty-six and will be the premiere production in ATYP’s new performance space – The Popsy.
Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
Venue
Venue
Venue
Venue
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Duration
80 mins (no interval)
Duration
80 mins (no interval)
Duration
80 mins (no interval)
Duration
80 mins (no interval)
Age & Content Warnings
Suitable for ages 14+
Includes coarse language, loud noises, and references to suicide, drugs and alcohol.
Age & Content Warnings
Suitable for ages 14+
Includes coarse language, loud noises, and references to suicide, drugs and alcohol.
Age & Content Warnings
Suitable for ages 14+
Includes coarse language, loud noises, and references to suicide, drugs and alcohol.
Age & Content Warnings
Suitable for ages 14+
Includes coarse language, loud noises, and references to suicide, drugs and alcohol.
Detailed ticketing info below
More ticketing info below
More ticketing info below
Detailed ticketing info below
Presented by the Australian Theatre for Young People with support from Fever103 Theatre
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Hear from The Artists
Callum Mackay, Savanna Wegman and Harry Dowling
Hear from The Artists
Callum Mackay, Savanna Wegman and Harry Dowling
Hear from The Artists
Callum Mackay, Savanna Wegman and Harry Dowling
Hear from The Artists
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Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
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The Last Train To Madeline is our first production to be staged in our brand-new black box theatre space, The Popsy. Audience capacity is only 50 – get in quick!
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Location
Location
Location
Location
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Info
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Dates | Times |
|---|---|
Wed 11 Mar | 7pm (Preview) |
Thu 12 Mar | 7pm (Preview) |
Fri 13 Mar | 7pm (Opening Night) |
Sat 14 Mar | 5pm |
Mon 16 Mar | 7pm |
Tue 17 Mar | 7pm |
Wed 18 Mar | 7pm |
Thu 19 Mar | 7pm |
Fri 20 Mar | 7pm |
Sat 21 Mar | 5pm |
Acknowledgements
ATYP would like to thank our Production Partner, Fever103 Theatre, with special thanks to Harry Dowling, Ruby Maishman, Eddie Orton, Finn McLeish & Seamus Allen for their work on the original season of this production.
ATYP would like to thank our Production Partner, Fever103 Theatre, with special thanks to Harry Dowling, Ruby Maishman, Eddie Orton, Finn McLeish & Seamus Allen for their work on the original season of this production.
ATYP would like to thank our Production Partner, Fever103 Theatre, with special thanks to Harry Dowling, Ruby Maishman, Eddie Orton, Finn McLeish & Seamus Allen for their work on the original season of this production.
ATYP would like to thank our Production Partner, Fever103 Theatre, with special thanks to Harry Dowling, Ruby Maishman, Eddie Orton, Finn McLeish & Seamus Allen for their work on the original season of this production.
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Savanna Wegman
Production Designer
Production Designer
Savanna Wegman
(
she/her
)
is a set and costume designer working across theatre, opera, circus and dance. Of Dutch and Chinese Malaysian heritage, she is based on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne). Her recent credits include Green Room–nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for ATYP, Sydney Festival and Fever103 Theatre, and is a current participant in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Future Creatives Initiative.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, circus, cabaret, concerts and live events. He values detailed, painterly design and is passionate about new Australian work, queer stories and innovative storytelling. Recent credits include The Last Train to Madeline, Romeo & Julie, Famous, Frame Narrative and Curveball. He was nominated for a 2025 Green Room Award for The Last Train to Madeline and regularly collaborates with leading designers as an associate.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
is a freelance production manager, stage manager and creative producer based in Melbourne. He is a co-founding member of independent company Fever103 Theatre where he has been the company's lead producer and production manager since its inception in 2021.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Savanna Wegman
Production Designer
Production Designer
Savanna Wegman
(
she/her
)
is a set and costume designer working across theatre, opera, circus and dance. Of Dutch and Chinese Malaysian heritage, she is based on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne). Her recent credits include Green Room–nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for ATYP, Sydney Festival and Fever103 Theatre, and is a current participant in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Future Creatives Initiative.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, circus, cabaret, concerts and live events. He values detailed, painterly design and is passionate about new Australian work, queer stories and innovative storytelling. Recent credits include The Last Train to Madeline, Romeo & Julie, Famous, Frame Narrative and Curveball. He was nominated for a 2025 Green Room Award for The Last Train to Madeline and regularly collaborates with leading designers as an associate.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
is a freelance production manager, stage manager and creative producer based in Melbourne. He is a co-founding member of independent company Fever103 Theatre where he has been the company's lead producer and production manager since its inception in 2021.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Savanna Wegman
Production Designer
Production Designer
Savanna Wegman
(
she/her
)
is a set and costume designer working across theatre, opera, circus and dance. Of Dutch and Chinese Malaysian heritage, she is based on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne). Her recent credits include Green Room–nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for ATYP, Sydney Festival and Fever103 Theatre, and is a current participant in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Future Creatives Initiative.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, circus, cabaret, concerts and live events. He values detailed, painterly design and is passionate about new Australian work, queer stories and innovative storytelling. Recent credits include The Last Train to Madeline, Romeo & Julie, Famous, Frame Narrative and Curveball. He was nominated for a 2025 Green Room Award for The Last Train to Madeline and regularly collaborates with leading designers as an associate.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
is a freelance production manager, stage manager and creative producer based in Melbourne. He is a co-founding member of independent company Fever103 Theatre where he has been the company's lead producer and production manager since its inception in 2021.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor from Sydney/Eora, based in Melbourne/Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl, winner of the 2023 Queer Playwriting Award. Callum has been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, and co-founded Sundries Studio, where he also serves as Literary Manager for Fever103’s Play Readings.
Hayden Tonazzi
Director
Director
Hayden Tonazzi
(
they/he
)
is an award-winning director and creative producer who in 2025 was appointed the Artistic Director & CEO of the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). A graduate of the 2019 NIDA MFA Directing Program, for over eight years they have worked across new writing in theatre and musical theatre.
Savanna Wegman
Production Designer
Production Designer
Savanna Wegman
(
she/her
)
is a set and costume designer working across theatre, opera, circus and dance. Of Dutch and Chinese Malaysian heritage, she is based on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne). Her recent credits include Green Room–nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for ATYP, Sydney Festival and Fever103 Theatre, and is a current participant in Melbourne Theatre Company’s Future Creatives Initiative.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, circus, cabaret, concerts and live events. He values detailed, painterly design and is passionate about new Australian work, queer stories and innovative storytelling. Recent credits include The Last Train to Madeline, Romeo & Julie, Famous, Frame Narrative and Curveball. He was nominated for a 2025 Green Room Award for The Last Train to Madeline and regularly collaborates with leading designers as an associate.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
is a freelance production manager, stage manager and creative producer based in Melbourne. He is a co-founding member of independent company Fever103 Theatre where he has been the company's lead producer and production manager since its inception in 2021.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.