On a crumbling country estate, Uncle Vanya and his niece Sonya work tirelessly to preserve their family’s privileges. Visited only by the local doctor Astrov, it’s a lonely, mundane existence. That is until the sudden arrival of Sonya’s father Professor Serebryakov and his alluring new wife Yelena awakens long-repressed emotions with devastating consequences.
Celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith breathes new life into Chekhov’s tragicomedy unveiling a hotbed of disillusionment and all-consuming unrequited love.
2hrs (incl. interval)
Recommended for ages 14+
26th July, 2024
31st August, 2024
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.
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.
★★★★★ "I've never laughed at Uncle Vanya so much" - The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★★ "The language feels fresh, but not anachronistically modern. Most importantly, Chekhov's humour and pacing remains intact" - ArtsHub
★★★★ "A play filled with rich humanity, sadness, laughter, and meaning" - Stage Noise
★★★★ "Joanna Murray-Smith's lucid adaptation gives the play its necessary contemporary tone, and Mark Kilmurry's directions steers the action assuredly through to its poignant resolution." - Sydney Arts Guide
"Both timeless and timely" - The Conversation
“[Murray-Smith is] one of our wittiest writers for the stage" - The Sydney Morning Herald
"Chekhov's greatest play... it confronts personal failure unflinchingly" - The Guardian
“Murray-Smith has Oscar Wilde's gift for one-liners" - Daily Mail
Playwright: Anton Chekhov
Adaptation: Joanna Murray-Smith
Director: Mark Kilmurry
Set & Costume Designer: Nick Fry
Lighting Designer: Matt Cox
Composer and Sound Designer: Steve Francis
Stage Manager: Lauren Tulloh
Cast: Chantelle Jamieson, David Lynch, Yalin Ozucelik, Nicholas Papademetriou and Tim Walter
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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