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HISTORY

Named after Griffin Street, Surry Hills , where it first met, Griffin Theatre Company was formed in 1978 by graduates of the National Institute Of Dramatic Art . It moved to the Stables Theatre in 1979 and incorporated in 1980.

In 1999, The Sun Herald described Griffin as Australia's ‘Theatre of the Decade'.

Cate Blanchett , Jacqueline McKenzie and Genevieve Blanchett began their professional careers at Griffin. The films '' Lantana '', '' The Boys '', and '' Heartbreak High '' (which later became a television series) were based on plays produced by Griffin. '' Away '', Australia's most produced contemporary play, also started at the company.


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