MR BAILEY'S MINDER at Ensemble Theatre Tickets
Kirribilli, New South Wales

MR BAILEY'S MINDER at Ensemble Theatre Tickets

Stage legend John Gaden plays Leo Bailey in Debra Oswald’s poignant and funny play about what it takes to forgive and let go.
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MR BAILEY'S MINDER Tickets

About MR BAILEY'S MINDER

John Gaden returns to the Ensemble stage. In 2018 he performed alongside John Bell in Ensemble’s production of DIPLOMACY, now the national treasure and one of Australia’s greatest artists plays Leo Bailey in Debra Oswald’s poignant and funny play about what it takes to forgive and let go.

Leo has been ravaged by years of alcohol abuse, self-loathing and indulgent misbehaviour, and now needs round-the-clock care. Enter Therese, fresh out of prison and down to her last option, who takes up the challenge as Leo’s carer. Therese is determined to succeed – even if it means going head-to-head with Mr. Bailey.

Bristling with sharp humour and beautiful complexities, MR BAILEY’S MINDER is a bold reminder that underneath the brittle veneer, there are rich layers of human experience to unearth and discover.

Run time

2hrs 20mins (incl. interval)

Categories

Age

Recommended for ages 14+

Start date

28th July, 2023

End date

2nd September, 2023

Venue

Ensemble Theatre

78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli, New South Wales, Australia, 2061

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 MR BAILEY'S MINDER

★★★★1/2 “Led by a superb cast, there is much warmth and heart in this latest revival, offering bouts of laughter and moments for plenty of tears” - Theatre Thoughts

★★★★ “Mr Bailey’s Minder and his laughter and tears make for one of the most popular Australian plays of this era and deservedly so” - Stage Noise

“...full of wit and sharp observation” - Limelight

“...more than worthy of this revival because it plumbs considerable depths in the relationship between artistry and humanity, and between baseness and forgiveness” - Sydney Morning Herald

Playwright: Debra Oswald

Director: Damien Ryan

Assistant Director: Margaret Thanos

Set & Costume Designer: Soham Apte

Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney

Composer & Sound Designer: Daryl Wallis

Intimacy, Movement & Fight Director: Scott Witt

Stage Manager: Lauren Tulloh

Costume Supervisor: Renata Beslik

Costume Art Finisher: Sasha Wisniowski

Cast: John Gaden AO, Rachel Gordon, Albert Mwangi and Claudia Ware

Tickets

Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.

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