New Australian Story
New Australian Story
New Australian Story
New Australian Story
The Last Train to Madeline
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.
2026 Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
2026 Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
2026 Dates
Wed 11 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
2026 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 based in Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl (winner, 2023 Queer Playwriting Award). He has performed with multiple independent companies, been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, co-founded Sundries Studio and is currently an Associate Artist at Fever103 Theatre.
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 and writer of Chinese Malaysian and Dutch descent, based on Wurundjeri land in Naarm. Recent work includes Green Room-nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for Victorian Opera, ATYP and Fever103 Theatre, and worked as Associate Designer with Marg Howell, Anna Cordingley and Dann Barber for MTC, Victorian Opera and La Mama.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, contemporary circus, cabaret and live performance. His painterly, detail-driven approach centres nuance, collaboration and storytelling, with a focus on new Australian and queer work. Credits include The Last Train to Madeline (nomination for Best Lighting Design), Romeo & Julie, Frame Narrative, Given Volume and Famous.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
(
he/him
)
is a freelance creative producer and production manager based in Naarm, and co-founder of Fever103 Theatre, serving as its creative producer across all projects. His production work spans major companies including Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Belvoir, ATYP, RISING, Sydney Festival and Perth Festival. He has produced acclaimed Australian seasons of work.txt and Instructions. Harry is a 2025–2026 MILKE Producer Lab cohort member.
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.
Matilda Ridgway
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Matilda Ridgway
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor based in Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl (winner, 2023 Queer Playwriting Award). He has performed with multiple independent companies, been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, co-founded Sundries Studio and is currently an Associate Artist at Fever103 Theatre.
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 and writer of Chinese Malaysian and Dutch descent, based on Wurundjeri land in Naarm. Recent work includes Green Room-nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for Victorian Opera, ATYP and Fever103 Theatre, and worked as Associate Designer with Marg Howell, Anna Cordingley and Dann Barber for MTC, Victorian Opera and La Mama.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, contemporary circus, cabaret and live performance. His painterly, detail-driven approach centres nuance, collaboration and storytelling, with a focus on new Australian and queer work. Credits include The Last Train to Madeline (nomination for Best Lighting Design), Romeo & Julie, Frame Narrative, Given Volume and Famous.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
(
he/him
)
is a freelance creative producer and production manager based in Naarm, and co-founder of Fever103 Theatre, serving as its creative producer across all projects. His production work spans major companies including Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Belvoir, ATYP, RISING, Sydney Festival and Perth Festival. He has produced acclaimed Australian seasons of work.txt and Instructions. Harry is a 2025–2026 MILKE Producer Lab cohort member.
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.
Matilda Ridgway
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Matilda Ridgway
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor based in Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl (winner, 2023 Queer Playwriting Award). He has performed with multiple independent companies, been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, co-founded Sundries Studio and is currently an Associate Artist at Fever103 Theatre.
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 and writer of Chinese Malaysian and Dutch descent, based on Wurundjeri land in Naarm. Recent work includes Green Room-nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for Victorian Opera, ATYP and Fever103 Theatre, and worked as Associate Designer with Marg Howell, Anna Cordingley and Dann Barber for MTC, Victorian Opera and La Mama.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, contemporary circus, cabaret and live performance. His painterly, detail-driven approach centres nuance, collaboration and storytelling, with a focus on new Australian and queer work. Credits include The Last Train to Madeline (nomination for Best Lighting Design), Romeo & Julie, Frame Narrative, Given Volume and Famous.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
(
he/him
)
is a freelance creative producer and production manager based in Naarm, and co-founder of Fever103 Theatre, serving as its creative producer across all projects. His production work spans major companies including Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Belvoir, ATYP, RISING, Sydney Festival and Perth Festival. He has produced acclaimed Australian seasons of work.txt and Instructions. Harry is a 2025–2026 MILKE Producer Lab cohort member.
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.
Matilda Ridgway
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Matilda Ridgway
Callum Mackay
Playwright
Playwright
Callum Mackay
(
he/him
)
is an award-winning emerging playwright and actor based in Naarm. A VCA Acting graduate, his works include The Last Train to Madeline, Brittany & The Mannequins, The Book of Daniel and Waterfowl (winner, 2023 Queer Playwriting Award). He has performed with multiple independent companies, been commissioned by ATYP, featured in National Studio, co-founded Sundries Studio and is currently an Associate Artist at Fever103 Theatre.
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 and writer of Chinese Malaysian and Dutch descent, based on Wurundjeri land in Naarm. Recent work includes Green Room-nominated designs for The Last Train to Madeline, Biographica and Brittany and The Mannequins. She has designed for Victorian Opera, ATYP and Fever103 Theatre, and worked as Associate Designer with Marg Howell, Anna Cordingley and Dann Barber for MTC, Victorian Opera and La Mama.
Spencer Herd
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spencer Herd
(
he/him
)
is a multidisciplinary lighting designer working across theatre, contemporary circus, cabaret and live performance. His painterly, detail-driven approach centres nuance, collaboration and storytelling, with a focus on new Australian and queer work. Credits include The Last Train to Madeline (nomination for Best Lighting Design), Romeo & Julie, Frame Narrative, Given Volume and Famous.
Harry Dowling
Production Manager
Production Manager
Harry Dowling
(
he/him
)
is a freelance creative producer and production manager based in Naarm, and co-founder of Fever103 Theatre, serving as its creative producer across all projects. His production work spans major companies including Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Belvoir, ATYP, RISING, Sydney Festival and Perth Festival. He has produced acclaimed Australian seasons of work.txt and Instructions. Harry is a 2025–2026 MILKE Producer Lab cohort member.
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.