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THE DAPTO CHASER is a biting, black comedy about chasing dreams, racking up debts, and the cut-throat world of greyhound racing.
2026 Subscriptions on sale at 10am on Tue 12 Aug.
- Playwright Mary Rachel Brown
- Director Anna Houston
- Cast of 4 includes Peter Carroll
André de Vanny
Justin Rosniak - The Dapto Chaser was commissioned and originally produced by Merrigong Theatre Company.
- 29 Jun 2026 - 25 Jul 2026
- 90mins (no interval)
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Audio Described (selected dates)
- Contains adult themes, coarse language
When your beloved dog’s your golden ticket and your family’s a ticking time bomb, what could possibly go wrong? THE DAPTO CHASER is a biting, black comedy about chasing dreams, racking up debts, and the cut-throat world of greyhound racing.
With the odds stacked against them, the Sinclair family’s biggest gamble might not be on their champion, Boy Named Sue — but on each other.
Mary Rachel Brown’s quintessentially Australian play dives into the brutal reality of addiction to the track, where every win is a fleeting victory and every loss tastes like stale kibble.
It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it’s laugh-out-loud funny, but at its heart, it’s about the lengths we’ll go to for a chance at a better life.
For groups of 10+, submit the Groups Subscription Booking Form and we’ll be in contact to confirm your tickets.
Arts professionals (MEAA, AWG members, etc.) check your Ensemble Industry Insider eligibility.
For school groups, bookings will be available from October.
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
PRICE PER TICKET
SUBSCRIPTION TYPE | FULL PRICE | SENIORS CARD | PENSIONER / GROUPS 10+ | STUDENTS / UNDER 30S |
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PREVIEWS | ||||
10 PLAYS | $67 | $64 | $60 | $46 |
8 & 9 PLAYS | $71 | $68 | $64 | $46 |
5, 6 & 7 PLAYS | $74 | $71 | $67 | $46 |
3 & 4 PLAYS | $76 | $73 | $69 | $46 |
IN SEASON | ||||
10 PLAYS | $76 | $73 | $69 | $46 |
8 & 9 PLAYS | $80 | $77 | $73 | $46 |
5, 6 & 7 PLAYS | $83 | $80 | $76 | $46 |
3 & 4 PLAYS | $85 | $82 | $78 | $46 |
"Brown wrings humour from every twist of the plot" The Sydney Morning Herald
"Playwright Mary Rachel Brown has scripted a whippet smart play" Australian Stage
Audio Described
- Wed 15 Jul 11am
- Sat 18 Jul 8.15pm
Q&A Sessions
- Wed 8 Jul 8.15pm
- Wed 15 Jul 11am
Free Teen Night
- Wed 15 Jul 6.15pm
To book, please contact the Box Office on (02) 8918 3400 or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au