BENEFACTORS at Ensemble Theatre Tickets
About BENEFACTORS at Ensemble Theatre
Australian Premiere
David and Jane are a happy and prosperous couple. He’s an idealistic architect and she’s an anthropologist who always stands with him. Their neighbours Colin and Sheila are by comparison struggling. Colin’s glory-days are over and Sheila is subservient and unfocused.
David feels his new architectural dream, the redevelopment of an inner-city housing project, will be the answer to future home building. However, as Sheila settles into her neighbours’ way of life, Colin starts to oppose David’s bright new view of the future. Can struggling Colin become an unlikely hero of the people? Will Jane throw Sheila out? Or will the tower blocks collapse before the project is finished?
Writer Michael Frayn, creator of NOISES OFF, explores what it is to be human in a statistically driven world, in this chillingly funny comedy set in the 1960s.
Run time
2hr 20min (inc interval)
Venue
Categories
Age
Recommended Age: 14yrs+
Start date
16th June, 2023
End date
23rd July, 2023
Venue
Ensemble Theatre
Accessibility
Ensemble Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, has wheelchair friendly seating and F row in our theatre has street level access.
Ensemble Theatre has a hearing loop which amplifies sound for specific areas of seating. If you have a hearing impairment please request seating within the hearing loop when booking. Receivers are also available from the Box Office and should be booked in advance. Please contact 0289183400 to discuss.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The next stop north after Wynyard Station, take the train to Milsons Point station, exit at Ennis Rd and it’s just a 5 minute walk down Willoughby Street.
BY FERRY: The most scenic way to travel, treat yourself and jump on a ferry from Circular Quay to Milsons Point (a 10 – 15 minute walk) or Kirribilli Wharf (also, a 10 – 15 minute walk).
BY CAR: There’s free (but time-limited) street parking all around the theatre. Please allow ample time to park before your performance or booking at Bayly’s Bistro.
More information about BENEFACTORS at Ensemble Theatre
"Trendy comedy of manners and thrusting political drama." - (2002 UK Production) British Theatre Guide
"Dazzling new play ... a comedy only in the darkest sense." - (1985) New York Times
Playwright: Michael Frayn
Director: Mark Kilmurry
Assistant Director: Margaret Thanos
Cast: Megan Drury, Matt Minto & Emma Palmer
Set & Costume Designer: Nick Fry
Lighting Designer: Matt Cox
Sound Designer: David Grigg
Stage Manager: Isabella Kerdijk
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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