Kitty Litter: A New Australian Comedy Powered by Breakthrough Talent
Independent theatre has always been where new voices take real risks — and Kitty Litter, a sharp, chaotic new Australian comedy playing at The MC Showroom, is very much in that tradition.
Written by and starring Hamish Johnston, Kitty Litter marks a significant creative step for the Melbourne-based actor, producer, and now playwright. Known to audiences for his work in Utopia, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Miss Saigon, Johnston steps out from established mainstage and screen success to present his first major independent work — a fast-paced, irreverent three-hander that leans into discomfort, impulsive behaviour, and emotional freefall.
At its core, Kitty Litter is a comedy about bad decisions. Two old friends reunite with the shared goal of taking revenge on a cheating ex, but their plan quickly spirals when a stolen cat becomes collateral damage. What begins as an awkward reunion descends into a volatile night of emotional escalation, miscommunication, and increasingly questionable choices.
The result is a piece that sits comfortably within the lineage of contemporary Australian indie comedy: intimate, character-driven, and unafraid to let things get messy.
A Cast with Range, Heat, and Experience
Joining Johnston on stage is Sian Crowe, fresh from her West End debut in London. Crowe’s recent international success brings a sharp edge and global perspective to the production, anchoring the show’s emotional volatility with precision and control. Her performance balances vulnerability and bite, navigating the chaos of the play without ever losing clarity.
Completing the trio is Stuart Daulman, a stalwart of the Melbourne comedy scene with over 20 consecutive years at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Daulman’s deep comedic instincts and long-form performance experience give the production its rhythmic backbone, grounding the escalating absurdity in lived-in comic timing.
Together, the cast forms a tightly wound ensemble, each performer pushing and provoking the others as the play accelerates toward its inevitable collapse.
A Director on the Rise
At the helm is Cameron Taylor, an emerging director whose career is rapidly gaining momentum. Taylor, who is currently on the books for Cirque du Soleil, brings a strong physical and visual sensibility to the work, shaping the production’s pacing and tonal shifts with confidence.
Taylor’s direction leans into ensemble dynamics and escalation, allowing moments of stillness and tension to sit alongside bursts of heightened chaos. It’s a style well suited to Kitty Litter’s world — one where emotional restraint is fleeting and impulse is king.
Why Kitty Litter Matters
What makes Kitty Litter stand out isn’t just its dark humour or its chaotic energy, but the moment it represents for its creative team. This is a convergence of established performers and emerging creatives choosing to take a risk on new Australian writing, in an intimate venue where audience proximity heightens every choice.
For audiences, the appeal is clear:
- a brand-new Australian comedy
- messy characters and awkward friendships
- dark humour with emotional bite
- a short, limited season in an 85-seat venue
For the industry, Kitty Litter signals the arrival of a new writing voice in Johnston, supported by collaborators with the experience and confidence to let the work go to uncomfortable places.
Season Details
Kitty Litter
Dates: 6 – 14 February
Venue: The MC Showroom, Prahran
Runtime: 80 minutes (no interval)
Tickets: From $35
Bookings: kittylitterplay.com
Instagram: @kittylitterplay