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.
Amanda Wingfield can’t help but dream of the past — a long-gone adolescence of lavish parties and high society suitors. But her present is anything but dazzling. Living in squalor with her two adult children Tom and Laura, the bills are piling up and pressure to secure the Wingfield family’s future is swelling. Will a gentleman caller be the answer to their problems?
With Blazey Best as the indomitable matriarch Amanda Wingfield, director Liesel Badorrek reignites Tennessee Williams’ beautifully crafted and devastating slice of life. Don’t miss this classic play that catapulted one of the world’s most lauded storytellers into the global spotlight.
DATE: Tuesday 15 April 2025
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Box Office on 8918 3400 or on the website at https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
Co-Convenors Judith Nguyen and Cherry Spoor have purchased tickets F44 and F45
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry at 6.00pm for a pre-theatre dinner at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex).
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] (and cc to Cherry Spoor at [email protected]) BY 5 April 2025, stating that you wish to join us, as we will need to book a table.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2025
To enable you to plan your diary, 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) |
| 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 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 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 |
| 10 December (Tuesday) | Merry & Bright | The incomparable Nancye Bright weaves her magic in this new pre-Christmas play with music. | Hayes Theatre Co | TBC | TBC |
