Australia in 2007 in a collaboration between London's Almeida Theatre, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Bundanon Trust arts complex in Shoalhaven." Jessica Boyd, the granddaughter of artist Arthur Boyd who bequeathed the Shoalhaven property to the nation, approached Attenborough who brought four actors from the United Kingdom to work with five actors from Australia. Sydney Theatre Company artistic director Robyn Nevin chose Klarwein from auditions and work she had seen him perform elsewhere,Our aim was to choose those we thought would most probably gain from the opportunity to work with a director like Michael - he has such specific knowledge of Shakespeare, having worked with the RSC Royal Shakespeare Company for such a long time. He is steeped in the traditions of Shakespearean language, and he brings that love and passion for Shakespeare with him.Attenborough finished his stint as artistic director of the Almeida Theatre in London in 2012 and contacted Klarwein in regard to his coming to Brisbane to stage a production. In 2014 the Queensland Government's $3 million Super Star Fund allowed the Queensland Theatre Company to bring Attenborough to Brisbane to direct a three week season of Macbeth starring Klarwein as Macbeth. Reviews of Klarwein performance included, in Stage Whispers, "Jason Klarwein (Macbeth) and Veronica Neave (Lady Macbeth) dominated the stage" and from Aussie Theatre, "Jason Klarwein in the title role, portrayed the many facets of this complex character with charisma, strength, as well as vulnerability. The chemistry between Klarwein and Veronica Neave as Lady Macbeth was palpable." Grin & Tonic theatre troupe Klarwien was an associate member of Grin & Tonic theatre troupe, which tours throughout Queensland and spends several months each year playing lively Shakespeare programs for secondary students, for over 15 years. In 2010 he became Artistic Director of the troupe. Grin & Tonic present shows which include Shakespeare aimed at primary and secondary school children. They explore issues which fit into the school curriculum and offer workshops for those seeking a career in some aspect of theatre. Awards Matilda Awards 2002 Matilda Special Commendation for excellent body of work as part of the ensemble of actors in the emerging artists inaugural repertory program Queensland Theatre Company 2002 Matilda Awards Winner MEAA Award Best Emerging Actor 2003 Matilda Awards Commendation for performance in Half and Half 2003 Matilda Awards nominated Best Male in a Lead Role God is a DJ 2017 Helpmann Awards