Extended Interview: Kate Box
This page features an archived interview from 2023, included as a temporary example while we prepare new Extended Interview Episodes. Fresh interviews will be added throughout the next month.
Kate Box is one of Australia’s most versatile and acclaimed actors, known for her ability to move effortlessly between comedy, drama, and deeply complex character work. She has become a familiar and beloved presence on Australian screens through standout roles in Deadloch, Wentworth, Rake, Stateless, and Old School, earning a reputation for performances that are grounded, emotionally intelligent, and quietly powerful.
A graduate of NIDA, Box has built a career defined by range and depth - from sharp, comedic timing to raw, dramatic intensity. Her work consistently centres humanity, nuance, and truth, making her one of the most compelling performers of her generation.
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One of Australia’s most acclaimed actress discusses her roles in SBS’s bold new drama series Erotic Stories - a collection of intimate, character‑driven tales exploring connection, vulnerability, and human relationships.
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Prefer audio? Here’s the full conversation with Kate Box in podcast format.
ABOUT THE SERIES — Erotic Stories
SBS’s new anthology drama Erotic Stories brings together a remarkable ensemble of Australian talent to explore themes of intimacy, identity, and emotional connection through eight standalone stories. The cast includes Kate Box, Danielle Cormack, Tim Draxl, Rärriwuy Hick, and Catherine McClements - each stepping into roles that challenge expectations and offer fresh perspectives on relationships and personal expression.
The series moves through a range of scenarios and characters: long‑term friends navigating new boundaries, individuals reconnecting with desire after periods of emotional drought, and couples confronting the complexities of distance, identity, and communication. Each episode presents a self‑contained narrative with its own cast, tone, and emotional arc, offering audiences a diverse and thoughtful exploration of human connection.
Actors across the series have spoken about the strength of the writing, the emotional honesty of the stories, and the opportunity to portray characters with depth, nuance, and vulnerability. The result is a drama that is bold in concept yet grounded in character — a series that invites conversation and reflection.