By Matthew Whittet

What did it feel like when you were seventeen? What’s it like to be seventeen now?

Joyful and profound, Matthew Whittet’s Seventeen tells the story of a group of high school students, experiencing something we all remember well, the last day of school – for ever.

Through a fog of stolen alcohol, six teenagers gather in a playground late at night to share the moment in their lives when the past gives way to an uncertain future, and where secrets are spilled, and friendships are changed. But in a revelatory theatrical twist, all roles are performed by older actors who were seventeen many years ago, bringing the experience of age to the dreams of hopeful youths.

Who says you’re only young once?

Matthew Whittet’s play is all at once knowing, innocent and deeply moving.

Premiering at Belvoir almost 10 years ago and produced to great acclaim in the UK at the Lyric Hammersmith, this is Seventeen’s first major Sydney revival.

 DATE: Saturday 5 October 2024

TIME: 2.00pm (MATINEE) – 80 minutes, no interval

VENUE: Seymour Theatre, Corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 (opposite the University of Sydney)

Theatre Group Co-Convenors, Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen, have purchased seats E7 and E8

To buy your tickets contact the Box Office on 7255 1561 or email [email protected]

PRE-THEATRE DRINKS/SNACKS (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for pre-theatre drinks/small food at the BOX OFFICE CAFÉ at 1.00pm. Located on the ground floor in the main foyer, the cafe serves an array of food and drink including tea, coffee, sandwiches, snacks, ice-creams and a premium selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.

RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected]

RSVP BY: 1 October 2024, so we know who is attending.

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