By Oscar Wilde

Adapted and directed by Kip Williams

Don’t miss the return season of this smash hit, in which Sydney Theatre Company gives this classic story a Wilde twist.

Oscar Wilde’s century-old moral fable, packed with witticisms, is as devilishly wicked today as on its debut.

Seeing himself in a dazzling new portrait, an exquisite young man makes a Faustian wish for eternal youth. Dorian Gray throws himself into a life of wanton luxury, drifting from the pampered salons of Victorian London to the darkest recesses of the capital, and revelling in the splendour of his beauty which remains forever golden. Meanwhile, the portrait – banished to an attic – becomes more and more grotesque.

This interpretation of Wilde’s only novel is adapted and directed by Artistic Director Kip Williams. Collaborating once again with Eryn Jean Norvill (Suddenly Last Summer, Romeo and Juliet), Williams’ re-imagining will see Norvill performing every role in the story in an audacious cascade of theatrical transformations. The inventive use of live video that made Suddenly Last Summer and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui so visually compelling will capture and amplify every move.

“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”  Lord Henry

Content – Adult themes, drug use

DATE: Friday 20 August 2021

TIME: 7.30pm (approx. duration 2 hours, no interval)

VENUE: Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000

SEASON TICKET PRICES: Adult A Reserve $86, Seniors cardholder $81 + Booking Fee

Co-Convenors Judith and Cherry have purchased their tickets for Seats A20 and 21.

To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com

PRE-THEATRE DINNER (Optional): There will also be the option to join Judith and Cherry for a pre-theatre dinner at Walsh Bay Kitchen, which adjoins the theatre, at 6.00pm. We will book the table when we know the numbers.

RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] by 13 August 2021

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021

To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2021. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at [email protected] or Cherry Spoor at [email protected]