Four women have known each other for decades, and have a friendship that goes with it – good-humoured, caring, and forthright when required. But Sylvie has died, and when the remaining three come together to pack up her beach house, they find maybe they haven’t been as honest – or as good friends – as they thought.
Adele (Belinda Giblin), a once-well-known actress, Wendy (Melita Durisic), a high-profile academic, and Jude (Toni Scanlan), who ran one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, learn things they should have learned years ago. There’s a difference between growing old, and growing wise.
And at the heart of it all, an old dog keeps them company, silently bearing witness to the folly of age, and the warmth of true friendship.
Charlotte Wood’s novel really struck a chord with many readers, so when a playwright as fine as Sue Smith approached us about turning it into a play for Belvoir we jumped. This is a special play – moving, honest, thoughtful, and a gift for three of our finest actors. This is heartland stuff. – Eamon
The Weekend is the proud recipient of the Blake Beckett Trust Award.
DATE: Thursday 10 August 2023
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Gadigal Country, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
TICKETS: Seniors Concession $72
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets F31 and F32
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au or ring the box office on 9699 3444
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre Drinks and Snacks downstairs at Belvoir at 6.00pm
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected]
RSVP BY: 7 August 2023
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for the rest of 2023, below are the dates and selected plays that we are yet to see. 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]
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023
| Date & Day | Play | Type | Theatre | Time | Seats (Convenors) |
| 14 September (Thursday) | The Importance of Being Earnest | Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy | Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC) | 7.30pm | B26, B27 |
| 3 October (Tuesday) | Blaque Showgirls | Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls | Griffin/Stables Theatre | 7.00pm | Free Seating |
| 8 November (Wednesday) | The Dictionary of Lost Words | Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC) | 7.30pm | J6, J7 |
| 2 December (Saturday) | The Seagull (MATINEE) | New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece | Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC) | 1.30pm | D11, D12 (A Reserve) |
