Matilda has worked as freelance theatre-maker. She was the co-founder and an Artistic Director at Twelve Angry, where she championed the voices of women and gender-diverse peoples in theatre both onstage and off.
Matilda has directed, written, produced, managed publicity, and designed set and costume for a variety of theatre productions. in 2013-14 Matilda was Publicity Manager for Four Letter Word Theatre. She has also worked as a freelance director for The University of Melbourne's residential colleges.
You can find details of some of her favourite shows below, including pictures and reviews.
Bachelorette (2016)
director, co-producer for Twelve Angry
“Director Matilda Dixon-Smith has created something so dark and twisted, yet utterly brilliant, in its illumination of how society treats women.”
“Bachelorette is well managed, beautifully realized, flawlessly put together, finely tuned and smoothly presented.”

















[Lady] Macbeth (2016)
publicity manager, costume designer for twelve angry
“In Twelve Angry‘s latest production, the infamous Scottish play is retold in an intriguing and thought-provoking way.”
“The strength of this theme, as well as strong performances from the cast, ensures that Twelve Angry’s production is as captivating as it is thought provoking.”











The Taming of The Shrew (2015)
Dramaturg/consulting director For MUSC
“You’ll find an exemplary production of politically meaningful engagement with Shakespeare.”
“an ambitious undertaking that seeks to draw out the darkness beneath the humour that so often goes unnoticed and shine a bright and unflinching spotlight on domestic violence.”











Alcopops and Robbers(2014)
Director, Set Designer for Trinity College
“The set designers, actors, writing team and director demonstrate a great deal of care and attention to comedic detail, and their collaborative skill shines through in the diversity of gags and character types.”













Devoted: A New Musical (2014)
Music by Lucy O'Brien and Book by Matilda Dixon-Smith
What started as a one-night-only event for Melbourne’s 2014 Midsumma Festival, held at The Tote in Collingwood, became a cult summer hit. Devoted: A New Musical is a queer musical satire after Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs' 1971 Grease. With new music and lyrics by Lucy O'Brien and a new book by Matilda Dixon-Smith, Devoted played to sold-out audiences at The Tote, The Workers Club in Fitzroy and Northcote Social Club through January and February 2014 .
Visit the website for more information, or read this exclusive cast and crew interview with Sharona Lin from Pop Culture-y.
Listen to a song from the musical: Composer Lucy O'Brien performs 'Worse Things'.
“The dialogue was spot-on for contemporary Melbourne [. . .] All in all, an exciting musical with plenty of promise.”
“Emerging young talent of this ilk deserve their efforts to skyrocket and hopefully grace larger spaces where microphones will suit just fine.”

























BLASTED (2013)
Producer for FLW Theatre
by Sarah Kane. The Guild Theatre, 11 - 14 September 2013.
The Wild Party (2013)
Publicity Manager for Four Letter Word Theatre
by John Michael LaChiusa. The Main Stage at Revolt Artspace, 31 July - 3 August 2013. View the website here.




















“Under the excellent direction of Matilda Dixon-Smith, a strong cast of seven is featured – each playing believable, developed characters who form as many intertwined relationships as a soap opera. Four stars.”
“The performances were bold and brave and I feel that the play’s lasting legacy was its youth and exuberance.”
“FLW’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s In The Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) delivers an electric (!) depiction of this age trapped between old and new.”
“Dixon-Smith’s direction is tasteful and for the most part shows an intellectual engagement with issues beyond the text. I was surprised and relieved to see the “sex” of the show not overplayed and instead she delivers a much needed subtlety. ”
“This cleverly woven blend of rom-com and feminist farce is an even match for a strong cast. Under the direction of Matilda Dixon Smith, each performance is imbued with a utilitarian stiffness, highlighting the Wildean charm of each line.”



























Equus (2013)
Costume Designer for Four Letter Word Theatre
by Peter Shaffer. Revolt Loading Dock, 10 - 19 January 2013.
“A lot of thought and attention went into sound design, costume design and the overall concept of the production.”






The History Boys (2012)
Assistant Director for FLW Theatre
by Alan Bennett. Guild Theatre, 1 - 11 August 2012.
““The History Boys” is a captivating work that showcases the talents of an exceptional cast, both individually and as a larger ensemble.”
“FLW Theatre ambitiously presents this lengthy, complex play [. . .] and pulls it off with a unique edge and a vitalising spark.”




















Disney's Beauty and the Beast (2010)
Director for Ormond College Drama Company
Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. Union Theatre, 5 - 7 August 2010.
“The dancers, actors and musicians all showcased hard work, fun and a spirited team effort to communicate this compelling love story, and are certainly to be commended.”