Theatre for Everyone. Exciting. Extraordinary. Explosive.
Based in Kirribilli, on the edge of Sydney Harbour, Ensemble Theatre is committed to performing and presenting the best of international plays, well-loved classics and new Australian works.
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KENNY
Meet Kenny, a fearless Aussie plumber and eternal optimist who looks for the best in every situation - even when his job is literally down the toilet.
- 15 Jan 2021 - 27 Feb 2021
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OUTDATED
Diving back into the dating pool in your 40’s is a scary prospect. This bittersweet comedy navigates the highs and lows of modern dating. Will Matt and Olivia take the plunge and swipe right? Or is it left…?
- 05 Mar 2021 - 17 Apr 2021
TREVOR ASHLEY: DIVA DEGUSTATION
SPECIAL ADD ON EVENT Australia’s queen of cabaret is cooking up a storm on the Ensemble stage and making a meal of some of the world’s most iconic stars.
- 21 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2021
HONOUR
Delve into the depths of human frailty and our capacity to love with this thrilling modern Australian classic. Cracks appear in a seemingly unbreakable marriage when a tenacious young writer enters the scene. A funny yet frank exploration of intimacy and relationships.
- 23 Apr 2021 - 05 Jun 2021
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Prepare for scares in a gripping ghost story perfect for Ensemble’s intimate stage. This spine-chiller, one of the longest running plays in West End history, will have you watching through your fingers and gasping at every eerie twist and turn.
- 11 Jun 2021 - 24 Jul 2021
KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB
When former Queen Bee of the book club Robyn publishes her first novel, the truth about the death of her nemesis, Katie, begins to unravel. Female friendships are tested in this laugh-out-loud, brutally honest, new comedy.
- 30 Jul 2021 - 11 Sep 2021
JOHN BELL: AND ANOTHER THING…
Due to popular demand, the legendary John Bell is back with even more tales to tell. Don’t miss your opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Australia’s theatre greats delving further into his treasure trove of favourite poems, stories and backstage anecdotes.
- 15 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2021
ART
The Chasers’ Andrew Hansen, Craig Reucassel and Chris Taylor ponder the meaning of art and friendship in Yasmina Reza’s award-winning, infuriatingly hilarious modern work of art.
- 17 Sep 2021 - 30 Oct 2021
THE CASTING COUCH WITH TODD MCKENNEY AND NANCYE HAYES
Effervescent entertainer Todd McKenney is back on the casting couch for a dazzling night of frivolity and this time he’s joined by musical theatre legend Nancye Hayes.
- 17 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2021
NEARER THE GODS
Petty politics, inflated egos, and fierce rivalries almost jeopardise one of the greatest discoveries in human advancement; Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion.
- 05 Nov 2021 - 24 Dec 2021
2021 Season
Your year of unmissable stories
Experience 7 exceptional plays by the best Australian and international playwrights plus 3 special events with theatre legends.
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New digital series
Check out our online series ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS, hosted by Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry, featuring interviews with prominent actors and creatives, exclusive scene reads, interactive Q&A's and more.
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