Gary Abrahams

Since graduating from The Victorian College of The Arts, Gary Abrahams has established himself as one of Melbourne’s most critically respected and sought after freelance stage directors and theatre makers. He has directed the Australian premieres and national tours of several commercial shows, as well as classic texts, contemporary plays, new Australian scripts, and devised projects. His work encompasses large scale commercial plays and musicals, mainstage works, independent shows and self-produced theatre projects. ​He also works as a dramaturg, script advisor, outside eye and mentor, as well as a playwright and freelance writer. ​He is a recipient of prestigious awards for writing and directing and a Green Room Award Winner and multiple nominee for his directing, playwriting and dramaturgy work.

Director highlights include the Australian premiere of 33 Variations starring academy award winning actor Ellen Burstyn at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, the Australian premieres of Buyer and Cellar for The Melbourne Theatre Company, Hand to God and Bad Jews for The Vass Theatre Group, and Resident Alien for Cameron Lukey Productions. His recent credits for Kadimah Yiddish Theatre include Ghetto Cabaret and Yentl (Co-Writer and Director), winning the 2023 Green Room Award for Best Writing of Yentl and nominated for Best Director.