Thrilling, stylish, and hyper-intelligent, this hit Broadway comedy investigates the nature of truth in a post-truth era.

By David Murrell & Gordon Farrell and Jeremy Kareken
Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks

Starring Sigrid Thornton and Charles Wu

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia).

Finding truth in the post-truth era

In her debut performance with the Sydney Theatre Company, Australian legend Sigrid Thornton will lead this thrilling, stylish and hyper-intelligent hit Broadway comedy that tackles the great question of our time: true or false?

Jim has finally made it – an internship at a prestigious magazine and a once-in-a-lifetime assignment: the chance to fact check a new essay by a writer he idolises.

But as he methodically begins his task, holding each detail up to the light, he discovers that separating fact from fiction is not such an easy job. Performed by Charles Wu (The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui), Jim’s dogged pursuit of the facts is pitted against the titanic ego of the essay’s author. Thornton plays the shrewd, sharp-tongued editor who manoeuvres the combatants while pushing the article through to print.

For fans of The Newsroom and The West Wing, The Lifespan of a Fact is a timely investigation of the old truism “never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks (Avalanche), this high-octane production questions how, in our age of fake news and big data, we’ll ever get to a world that’s post-post-truth.

Approx. duration 1hr 35mins (no interval)
Content Infrequent strong language, suicide themes

DATE: Tuesday 19 October 2021

TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

TICKETS: Adult A Reserve $86; Seniors Cardholder $81 + Booking Fee. Purchase your tickets at https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on or by phone at the Box office on (02) 9250 1777

Cherry and I have booked our tickets for Seats E21 and E22.

POST-THEATRE: (Optional Extra): Join Judith and Cherry after the performance for drinks, light food and conversation at Opera Kitchen, Matt Moran’s new market food hall. Opera Kitchen is located on the Lower Concourse Level, Sydney Opera House.

RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at [email protected], indicating whether you would like to join us for Post-theatre drinks, light food and conversation, as booking a table is required.

RSVP BY: Tuesday 12 October 2021

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021

To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2021. 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]