#Main Info
Happily, ever after? Never.
GRIMM, the smash-hit, deliciously-twisted, sold out production returns and tours the country.
Shake & Stir Theatre Co invite you into a world where fairytales are reimagined with a profound intensity and irreverent glee. But be warned – these bedtime stories may cause nightmares…
Within the walls of an abandoned drinking house in the deep dark forest, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and many others emerge from the thicket to share the truth behind their stories – warts and all. Consequently, surprises and never-before-told truths boil and bubble seductively to the surface...
From the company behind the award-winning stage spectacles – The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein and A Christmas Carol – comes this bold adaption of tales from the Brothers Grimm in a bewitching theatre experience.
Adapted by Nelle Lee, directed by Daniel Evans and costumes designed by Australian fashion icon Paul McCann – expect a lavish, loud and lucid night.
Tuck yourself in - bedtime stories will never be the same again.
Created By
Adaptor Nelle Lee with Daniel Evans
Director Daniel Evans
Creative Producer Ross Balbuziente
Set Designer Josh McIntosh
Costume Designer Paul McCann
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
Composer & Sound Designer Guy Webster
Dramaturg Saffron Benner
Choreographer & Movement Dan Venz
Fight Director NJ Price
Creators Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, Nick Skubij
Featuring Aljin Abella, Helen Cassidy, Melissa Kahraman, Henry Rollo
Details
This production contains: adult themes, sexual references, simulated violence and gore, infrequent coarse language, depiction of alcohol consumption, smoke effects, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/music.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 14+
Dates
2026 National Tour
#Team
Nelle Lee
Adaptor
Ross Balbuziente
Creative Producer
Nick Skubij
Creative Producer
Daniel Evans
Director
Paul McCann
Costume Designer
Trent Suidgeest
Lighting Designer
Guy Webster
Composer & Sound Designer
Saffron Benner
Dramaturg
Dan Venz
Choreographer & Movement
NJ Price
Fight Director
| Venue | City | Years |
|---|---|---|
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC | Brisbane | 2026 |
Laycock Street Theatre | Gosford | 2026 |
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre | Shoalhaven | 2026 |
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre | Goulburn | 2026 |
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan) | Penrith | 2026 |
The Glasshouse Theatre | Port Macquarie | 2026 |
Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre | Picton | 2026 |
Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre | Dubbo | 2026 |
Orange Civic Theatre | Orange | 2026 |
Capitol Theatre | Tamworth | 2026 |
Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre | Wangaratta | 2026 |
The Wedge Performing Arts Centre | Sale | 2026 |
Lighthouse Theatre | Warrnambool | 2026 |
Riverlinks | Shepparton | 2026 |
West Gippsland Arts Centre | Warragul | 2026 |
The Round | Nunawading | 2026 |
Bass Coast Cultural Venue | Phillip Island | 2026 |
Her Majesty's Theatre | Ballarat | 2026 |
Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne | 2026 |
Newcastle Civic Theatre | Newcastle | 2026 |
Araluen Arts Centre | Alice Springs | 2026 |
AANT Centre | Darwin | 2026 |
#Reviews
A delightfully chaotic romp through the darker corners of fairy tale lore.
The Fame Reporter
A wonderfully irreverent re-imagining
The Blurb
Shake & Stir have managed to spin straw into gold.
Brisbane Times
One of Brisbane Festival 2024’s standouts and hottest tickets
InReview
A play of extremes that impels you to laugh, tremble and leave your etiquette at the door.
4ZZZ
I had an absolute blast seeing Grimm and if you love horror with a heart, you will too.
Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane
'Savage and sophisticated' yes, but also intelligent and probing
Stage Whispers
Impressively clever, brilliantly performed, frequently hilarious and thoroughly entertaining
InReview
Memorable, boundary-pushing theatre... entertaining, unsettling and thought-provoking
TheatreTravels
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