A play by Tom Wright
Adapted from the novel by Joan Lindsay
Directed by Ian Michael
Our most beguiling modern myth, boldly reimagined
Five modern teenage girls recount a story burnt into the Australian psyche. In Tom Wright’s lyrical and daring adaptation, Joan Lindsay’s hypnotic classic becomes a form-shattering mix of storytelling, gossip, and reenactment. Seen through the eyes of STC Resident Director Ian Michael, Picnic at Hanging Rock promises an inventive and dreamlike theatre experience.
Based on events that took place on St Valentine’s Day 1900, this critically-lauded adaptation brings an archetypal mystery into the 21st century while preserving the chilling enigma at its heart. The cast features some of this country’s finest young performers including Olivia De Jonge, Kirsty Marillier, Lorinda May Merrypor, Masego Pitso, and Contessa Treffone.
Approx. duration 85 mins (no interval).
DATE: Monday 17 February 2025
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: To buy your tickets visit https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets J7 and J8
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Meet in the foyer of the Drama Theatre at 6.30pm for Drinks/Snacks
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] (cc to Cherry Spoor at [email protected]) BY 10 February 2025 if you plan to join us for pre-theatre
refreshments.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2025
To enable you to plan your diary for 2025, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2025. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries, please contact Judith Nguyen at [email protected] and Cherry Spoor at [email protected]
| Date & Day | Play | Type | Theatre | Time | Seats (Convenors) |
| 18 March (Tuesday) | Song of First Desire | Premiering in Madrid in 2023, this is a superb new play of passion, history and politics. | Belvoir St Theatre | 6.30pm | F35, F36 |
| 15 April (Tuesday) | The Glass Menagerie | Inspired by his own turbulent life, Tennessee Williams’ timeless portrait of a shattered family is one of the most iconic dramas of the 20th century. | Ensemble Theatre | 7.30pm | C30, C31 |
| 27 May (Tuesday) | The Wrong Gods | S. Shakthidharan models in this small patch of India the impact of capitalism on the planet as a whole. | Belvoir St Theatre | 6.30pm | F35, F36 |
| 25 June (Wednesday) | The Half-Life of Marie Curie | American playwright Lauren Gunderson perfectly captures the enduring friendship of two remarkable women devoted to scientific and social change. | Ensemble Theatre | 6.15pm | B15, B16 |
| 10 July (Thursday) | The Spare Room | Based on Helen Garner’s novel, starring Judy Davis and Elizabeth Alexander, this is a tour-de-force of modern Australian theatre. | Belvoir St Theatre | 7.30pm | F35, F36 |
| 31 August (Sunday) | Orlando | Virginia Woolf’s most beloved and brilliant novel takes to the stage in a joyous new adaptation. | Belvoir St Theatre | 6.30pm | F35, F36 |
| 9 September (Tuesday) | True West | Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, Sam Shepard’s play is a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry. | Ensemble Theatre | 7.30pm | B29, B30 |
| 21 October (Tuesday) | The Shiralee | An outback classic, this is a love song to the open road. | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC) | 6.30pm | J20, J21 |
| 18 November
(Tuesday) |
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | An explosive new take on this classic by Edward Albee. | Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC) | 6.30pm | C23, C24 |
