Welcome To The Home Of Soap Street TV.
The ultimate Aussie soap opera parody
Born in 1988 from two schoolboys protesting the axing of iconic television Soap opera Sons and daughters , Soap Street became a cult phenomenon and stage spectacular starring Australia’s biggest soap stars.
From schoolboy protest to cult stage phenomenon
When Australian favourite Sons and Daughters was axed in 1988, Christopher Barnes and Caleb Packham refused to watch its replacement. Instead, they took matters into their own hands and penned an irreverent, dramatic 12-part parody scripts packed with melodrama, outrageous cliffhangers, and classic Aussie grit.
Forgotten in a storage box for over a decade, the scripts resurfaced at the turn of the century. Adapted into a roaring stage production in Penrith in 2002, the show attracted actual soap stars to poke fun at their careers, paving the way for the legendary, sell-out VIP spectacle in Newtown.
The archive repertoire
Classic instalments
The axing protest (1988)
The pilot handwritten in school notebooks following the demise of Sons and Daughters. Pure teenage rebellious passion.
The lost chapters (1988–1989)
Episodes two to six chronicling the high drama, betrayal, and soapy plot twists across the quintessential suburban cul-de-sac.
The midseason cliffhangers
Explosive confrontations, long-lost twins, and hospital room reveals that defined the late-80s indie writing sessions.
The box rediscoveries (2000)
Rescued from cardboard packing boxes after a decade, digitised and painstakingly restored for theatre adaptation.
Penrith premiere season ( May 2003 )
The hit stage debut that packed theatres and brought Australian television royalty into the audience to laugh at the genre.
The one-hour script challenge
Executive producer Christopher Barnes handed scripts to celebrity actors exactly 60 minutes before curtain call.
Newtown VIP night (2003)
One night only. Frantic backstage rehearsals, a packed hall, and iconic actors performing spontaneous Aussie camp comedy.
Digital revival editions
After all these Years … it’s finally Happening
Private screening salons
Sixty minutes of pure theatrical chaos
In 2004. Soap Street by the Stars took over Newtown for one wild, unforgettable night. Executive producer Christopher Barnes handed Australia's biggest soap icons their scripts just one hour before stage call. What followed was lightning in a bottle—a masterclass in improvisation, laughter, and high-camp Aussie television culture.
"Watching Australia's most revered soap actors tackle scripts they received only an hour earlier was sheer comedic genius. I haven't laughed that hard in a theatre in decades."
Gemma Richards
Sydney Theatre Review
"Soap Street captures the soul of 80s Australian television drama with affectionate irony and genuine storytelling craft. Christopher Barnes created a cult classic."
Lachlan Ross
Broadcast & Screen Australia
"From the sell-out premiere in Penrith to the electric energy of the Newtown VIP night, Soap Street is a triumphant testament to grassroots Aussie entertainment."
Tania Vance
Cultural Arts Sydney
Bringing the Next Incarnation of SOAP STREET to life….
The casting couch: meet the characters
The next generation of Soap Street is officially in production. All 12 episodes from series 1 are coming to life right now, set against the brand-new real-life Soap Street and the iconic Boo-winkle Resort. Get an early look at our key players, recurring favorites, and lively extras, with episode breakdowns and official drops heading straight to the viewing suite.
Meet Australia’s Newest
SOAP STARS
Series lead: The charming schemer stirring drama across every cul-de-sac corner and resort lounge.
Get in touch
SoapStreetTv Production Studios
Gosford NSW Australia
Contact details
Studio hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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