By Oscar Wilde

Adapted and directed by Kip Williams

A breath-taking reimagining of an Oscar Wilde classic

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 new 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, suicide, theatrical haze, herbal cigarettes

DATE: Tuesday 3 May 2022

TIME: 6.30pm (approx. duration 2 hours, no interval)

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

TICKETS: Seniors Act 1 Season Ticket $84, Adult A Reserve $110, B Reserve $102, Seniors $102

Note: The Convenors have purchased seats B21 and B22

To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com

POST-THEATRE SUPPER (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for a post-theatre supper at a restaurant in Walsh Bay. Please advise if you are interested in participating.

RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] by Friday 22 April 2022

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2022

 To enable you to plan your diary for 2022, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2022. 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]