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Writer’s Note: Joanna Murray-Smith, HONOUR
There’s nothing original about the skeleton of HONOUR, the play. The story of the man who leaves his wife for a younger woman is well worn. My ambition was to tell a familiar story in an unfamiliar way: through the prism of all four characters at its heart and with a particular tilt towards the […]
Director’s Note: Kate Champion, HONOUR
“HONOUR is a contemporary Australian classic which, true to the test of a classic, still resonates today. It questions the ability of long term love to endure and lays bare the judgement and moral frailty on both sides when it doesn’t. Raising familiar questions around sacrifice and equality within a partnership, HONOUR nonetheless confounds easy […]
Synopsis: HONOUR
Honor and George have been married for 32 years, and as in all good marriages, they’ve made some compromises along the way. While George forged his career as a successful columnist, Honor left a promising literary career of her own when she became pregnant with their daughter Sophie. The equilibrium of their seemingly perfect lives […]
Photos: OUTDATED | On stage
On stage until 17 Apr, fall in love with OUTDATED, a heartfelt and hilarious comedy about navigating the highs and lows of modern dating. Photography by Prudence Upton. Playing at Ensemble Theatre until 17 Apr + BOOK TICKETS #ensemblesydney
Writer & Director’s Note: Mark Kilmurry, OUTDATED
Nowadays everyone is trying online dating and it got me thinking… what would it be like to start from scratch and find love the second time round, but with all the faults of getting older? Online dating has changed over the years, it used to be a hushed secret but now it’s refreshingly normal, with […]
Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | OUTDATED rehearsal room
Love is in the air! Tune into this loved up and hilarious edition of Ensemble Conversations with Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry as we step inside the rehearsal room for a sneak peek of OUTDATED. Playing at Ensemble Theatre from 5 Mar – 17 Apr + BOOK TICKETS #ensemblesydney
Program: OUTDATED
Dive headfirst into OUTDATED with an online copy of the program. It’s packed full of exciting extra info about the show including a writer and director’s note from Mark Kilmurry, synopsis, photos and more! DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM Playing at Ensemble Theatre from 5 Mar – 17 Apr + BOOK TICKETS #ensemblesydney
Video: DIVA DEGUSTATION
Australia’s queen of cabaret Trevor Ashley is cooking up a storm on the Ensemble stage and making a meal of some of the world’s most iconic stars! Blessed with the vocal chops to deliver your favourite divas and the pork chops to fill out their gowns, don’t miss this fabulous evening of comedy, songs and […]
Photos: OUTDATED | In the rehearsal room
Love at first sight! Take a look into the OUTDATED rehearsal room where this bittersweet comedy about navigating the highs and lows of modern dating is coming to life. Playing at Ensemble Theatre from 5 Mar – 17 Apr + BOOK TICKETS #ensemblesydney
Synopsis: OUTDATED
WORLD PREMIERE So, you’re in your 40’s and dating again? Relax! Your first date may feel like you’re speeding towards a cliff at 100kms an hour, but just follow these simple tips to make the dating process a breeze: Wish you could stop the date and start again? Ignore that doubting voice inside your head, […]
Tour: THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE
Calling all potato loving punters! We’re thrilled to announce that 2019’s hugely successful THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE by Melanie Tait will be traversing the nation to bring this much loved Australian comedy to major cities and regional venues throughout the country. Inspired by true events, this “sparkling new comedy” (SMH) is a funny, honest […]
Photos: KENNY | On stage
KENNY is here! Triumphant, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, don’t miss this Aussie gem about our big-hearted knight in shining overalls. Photography: Prudence Upton KENNY is playing from until 27 Feb at Ensemble Theatre, book your tickets now. #ensemblesydney
Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Clayton Jacobson
Guess who’s splashing down for Ensemble Conversations! KENNY director and co-writer Clayton Jacobson joins Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry for some nice, clean fun. Australia first fell in love with the poignant and heartwarming tale of KENNY when it first made a splash in 2006. With the stage adaptation in previews, we can’t wait to hear […]
Program: KENNY
Dive headfirst into our first show of the year and download an online copy of the KENNY program. It’s packed full of exciting extra info about the show including a message from Adaptor Steve Rodgers, a Director’s note from Mark Kilmurry, synopsis, photos and more! DOWNLOAD PROGRAM KENNY is playing from 15 Jan – 27 Feb […]
Photos: KENNY | In the rehearsal room
Step inside the rehearsal room and take your first sneak peek into the wild world of KENNY. Making a splash at Sydney Festival, don’t miss your chance to see everyone’s favourite portaloo professional at Ensemble Theatre! KENNY is playing from 15 Jan – 27 Feb at Ensemble Theatre, book your tickets now. #ensemblesydney
Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Mitchell Butel
It’s two Artistic Directors for the price of one when State Theatre Company South Australia ‘s Mitchell Butel joined our Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry on Ensemble Conversations! Performer, director, writer and singer, you last saw Mitchell at Ensemble in 2018 where he directed the thought-provoking drama MARJORIE PRIME and performed a sizzling series of his […]