By D’Arcy Niland Adapted for the stage by Kate Mulvany Directed by Jessica Arthur A love song to the open road and a father-daughter bond that blooms in a harsh and unforgiving world. Bathed in the golden light of an outback sunset, this epic Australian classic comes to the stage for the first time, adapted by […]
A play by Tom Wright Adapted from the novel by Joan Lindsay Directed by Ian Michael Our most beguiling modern myth, boldly reimagined Five modern teenage girls recount a story burnt into the Australian psyche. In Tom Wright’s lyrical and daring adaptation, Joan Lindsay’s hypnotic classic becomes a form-shattering mix of storytelling, gossip, and reenactment. […]
by Suzie Miller Directed by Priscilla Jackman "One of the all-time great performances" The Sydney Morning Herald After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, this smash-hit production returns to the stage with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal […]
Adapted by Verity Laughton from the novel by Pip Williams Directed by Jessica Arthur Discover the secret power of words Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller and book club favourite, The Dictionary of Lost Words, is brought to vivid life in a new adaptation for the stage by Verity Laughton and directed by one of […]
Playwright - Joanna Murray-Smith Director - Sarah Goodes Cast – Justine Clarke Not now, not ever In 2012, Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, gave a speech that sent shockwaves around the world. Now, 10 years later, one of Australia’s most esteemed and celebrated playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith, brings the human story behind that speech […]
A world-premiere, rollicking new musical account of Australia’s great constitutional crisis. Book by Blake Erickson & Jay James-Moody Music & Lyrics by Laura Murphy Conceived and Directed by Jay James-Moody World Premiere It’s time! Canberra, 11 November 1975. As Gough Whitlam delivers his iconic speech decrying his dismissal as Prime Minister, a mighty crowd of reporters […]
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 […]
This month we will be seeing Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Real Thing. Simon Phillips returns to direct an irresistible cast in this hugely entertaining and deeply affecting modern classic about the search for love. The Real Thing is playwright Tom Stoppard at his dazzling best. One of his most heartfelt plays, it’s a portrait […]