Jul 28, 2026 – 6.00amThe creators of classic Australian film The Castle have rewritten it as a stage play, which Michael Cassel Group will produce in Melbourne next year.The tale of underdog Darryl Kerrigan’s fight to save his home near Tullamarine Airport grossed $11 million on a $750,000 budget in cinemas in 1997. It has gone on to become a cultural touchstone, with quotes like “tell him he’s dreamin’“, “it’s the vibe” and “how’s the serenity?” entering the Australian lexicon.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles