Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard’s play is a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry.

Forty miles east of Los Angeles, Austin has found a writing oasis in his mother’s empty home while she’s abroad. His latest film project has the potential to sell big in Hollywood. In the peace and quiet of the desert, he taps away at his typewriter — until the silence is shattered by his wayward brother Lee, stumbling unexpectedly through the door. As they fight for control over each other, the pair are swept up in a volatile tornado of flared tempers, resentment and self-loathing destruction.

Sam Shepard pits brother against brother in this critically acclaimed and muscular exploration of masculinity in America. Directed by Iain Sinclair (The Caretaker), this is a timeless modern classic not to be missed.

DATE: Tuesday 9 September 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/
Convenor Cherry Spoor has purchased tickets B29, B30

PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre dinner at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex).

RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at [email protected] BY 2 September 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 Cherry Spoor at [email protected]