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Darren Robert Yap was born in Sydney and grew up in the suburb of Cabramatta. He was the third child of a Malaysian-born father and his third-generation Australia-born ethically Chinese mother.

Yap was educated at Newington College (1980–85).

He initially applied to do the stage management course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) but he was not accepted. When the degree course in acting at University of Western Sydney's Theatre Nepean was first offered he chose to do that. Following UWS, Yap graduated from the director's course at NIDA.

Yap has a successful career in acting and directing theatre.

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REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL


Toe Tapping parody, dismembered limbs, witty repartee and quintessential musical numbers create the next big hit, ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL

Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On TIM


Christine Dunstan Productions and Director Darren Yap bring Tim McGarry’s stage adaptation of Colleen McCullough’s novel, TIM, to The Riverside Theatre. This must-see work explores the journey of two people who form an intimate relationship that would traditionally be considered unorthodox.

TIM Will Tour Australia This Year


TIM a novel written by Australian icon Colleen McCullough and adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry, will commence a tour of eight NSW venues from July 2023, prior to a national tour in 2024.

REVIEW: CLYDE'S Is A Thought Provoking Comedy About The People Society Prefers To Forget


Under Darren Yap’s direction, Lynn Nottage’s latest play finds hope and enlightenment against the odds through the art of the sandwich in CLYDE’S.

CLYDE'S Makes Australian Premiere Next Month


This May, Ensemble Theatre will present the Australian premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway comedy, Clyde’s; a fiery, sandwich-slinging social commentary by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Lynn Nottage (Ruined, Sweat). 

Colleen McCullough's TIM Will Tour to Eight NSW Venues This Year


TIM a novel written by Australian icon Colleen McCullough and adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry, will commence a tour of eight NSW venues from July 2023, prior to a national tour in 2024.  

Winners Announced For The 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards; MOULIN ROUGE Wins Best Musical


The winners of the 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced on 23 January 2023 at a star-studded ceremony, with 30 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played on Sydney stages during 2022. Over 500 members of the Sydney theatre community gathered at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre to celebrate.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Seymour Centre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; at Riverside Theatres Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Seymour Centre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; SIX Leads Best Musical


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Monkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG


In partnership with Her Majesty’s Ballarat and Bendigo Venues and Events, Monkey Baa has announced the premiere of our brand-new, original Australian play.

Ensemble Theatre Announces 2023 Season


Ensemble Theatre has announced its 2023 season, with everything from classics to new works, hilarious comedy, to touching drama. Next year sees another 10-play season take to the stage, featuring huge cast names and brilliant playwrights, with a focus on female writing and directing.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON Leads Best Musical!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; First Stats Announced!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Ensemble Theatre Launches Its 2022 Season


Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to announce the 2022 Season which, says Kilmurry, will be a season of 10 exceptional shows by the best Australian and international playwrights including 2 special events with theatre legends.

NIDA Theatres Will Reopen With NEXT TO NORMAL


NIDA Theatres will reopen with Next to Normal. Performances run October 27-November 2 at the Parade Theatre.

BWW REVIEW: Riverside Parramatta's Latest COVID Cabaret Sunday Session Is Genevieve Lemon's Take On A Century Old Artform With WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.


Stage favorite Genevieve Lemon delivers a socially distanced afternoon of song and story with her contribution to Riverside Theatres Digital lineup with WELCOME TO THE MASQUE.

ROOMWORKS Announce Live Stream Premiere Screening


RoomWorks a?" the socially distanced digital scratch night presented by ATYP and Nightingale Content a?" was announced in June as a program created to bring young emerging artists throughout Australia together during this time apart.

BWW REVIEW: The Complexities Of Love, Grief Dealing With Loved Ones In Pain Are Expressed In JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUN BEAM.


Steve Rodgers' adaptation of Peter Goldsworthy's novella JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUN BEAM comes to the Belvoir St stage under Darren Yap's direction. 

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