For our first theatre outing for 2023, we will go to the Ensemble Theatre to see the long-awaited world premiere of writer and broadcaster, Melanie Tait’s (‘The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race’) thought-provoking, sharp comedy, A BROADCAST COUP.
A major highlight of the 2023 Sydney Festival, A BROADCAST COUP incisively delves into the abuse of power and lack of accountability from controversial public figures.
Cut-throat journalist Jez Connell is out for her next sting. It’s been a year since she brought down one of TV’s most lauded stars for behaving badly, and now she’s got Michael King, the top-rated darling of public radio, in her sights. This time, it’s personal.
Melanie Tait says – “This play draws on my decade plus working in the media – from things I would see and hear across networks and, to be honest, just thought were part of working in that arena. It was only after the Me Too reckoning I began to see that some behaviour was unacceptable and could even change.”
Directed by Janine Watson.
DATE: Wednesday 15 February 2023
TIME: 7.30pm (90 minutes, no interval)
VENUE: The Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Standard Adult $80, Seniors Concession $77
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets F17 and F18
To buy your tickets visit https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/ or call (02) 8918 3460
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre Dinner at Bayly’s Bistro
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected] indicating whether you would like to join us for dinner at 5.45pm, as we need to book a table
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for 2023, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for 2023. 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]
NOTE: Booking of single tickets for May and August at Belvoir Street Theatre opens on 14 February.
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023
| Date & Day | Play | Type | Theatre | Time | Seats (Convenors) |
| 15 February (Wed) | A Broadcast Coup | Contemporary comedy | Ensemble Theatre | 7.30pm | F17, F18 |
| 16 March (Thursday) | Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica | David Williamson social comedy | Ensemble Theatre | 7.30pm | C15, C16 |
| 29 April (Saturday) | Julia (MATINEE) | Story of Julia Gillard’s ‘misogyny’ speech | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC) | 1.30pm | Q3, Q4 |
| 7 May (Sunday) | At What Cost? | Contemporary Australian drama | Belvoir Street Theatre | 5.00pm | H31, H32 |
| 8 June (Thursday) | Suddenly Last Summer | Tennessee William’s Gothic masterpiece | Ensemble Theatre | 6.15pm | G30, G31 |
| 19 July (Wednesday) | On The Beach (PREVIEW) | Adaptation of Nevil Shute’s 1957 novel | Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC) | 7.30pm | C19, C20 |
| 10 August (Thursday) | The Weekend | Adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel | Belvoir Street Theatre | 7.30pm | F31, F32 |
| 14 Sept (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 (Wed) | 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 |
