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Video: JABBERWOCKY | Jamie Oxenbould’s favourite poem
Slithy toves, borogroves, mome raths? Included in Lewis Carroll’s 1871 novel THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS, AND WHAT ALICE FOUND THERE, JABBERWOCKY is one of the most famous poems from the Alice books. And for Jamie Oxenbould, it’s one of his favourites! So here it is, with a little extra spice.
Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Week Two
Join Mark Kilmurry our Artistic Director as he talks with beloved Australian actor Georgie Parker about her work, her life, and her history with the Ensemble, including her early jobs as a volunteer usher and working behind our bar! Georgie will also answer your questions! We want to stay connected and hear what you love […]
Video: HAMLET | Mark Kilmurry’s favourite speech
How about a little bit of Shakespeare to spice up your day? Bringing you one of the playwright’s most famous soliloquys, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy this beautiful performance from HAMLET by Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry. We want to stay connected and hear what you love about Ensemble! Share your thoughts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter #loveensemblesydney
Video: ENSEMBLE CONVERSATIONS | Week One
Join our Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry for the first in a continuing weekly series on all things Ensemble! We’re chugging along and want to keep you in the loop about what we’re up to. We want to stay connected and hear what you love about Ensemble! Share your thoughts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter #loveensemblesydney
Williamson Wednesday: FLATFOOT
This Williamson Wednesday, we’re going old school, real old school… all the way to Ancient Rome! Directed by Jonathan Biggins in 2004, FLATFOOT featured the impeccable comedic talents of actor Drew Forsythe as Plautus, Tina Bursill and John Gregg. Famous Roman playwright Plautus is suffering writer’s block. To convince his hardball producer Crassus Dives that […]
Williamson Wednesday: BIRTHRIGHTS
And we’re back again for another Williamson Wednesday! This week, we’re turning the clocks back to 2003 to take a look at the heartfelt and courageous BIRTHRIGHTS. Motherhood and family are brought to the fore in this heartfelt story about surrogacy, parents and identity. When Helen undergoes a vital operation that stops her and her […]
Williamson Wednesday: FACE TO FACE
Missing your David Williamson fix? Don’t worry, because Williamson Wednesday is here and we’ve got you sorted! Each week, we’ll be dipping into the archives to bring you exciting insights into some of the plays of Australia’s legendary theatre playwright. To kick off our first Williamson Wednesday, we’re taking a dive into Ensemble Theatre’s first […]
Trailer: CRUNCH TIME
Sparkling with razor sharp wit and humour, CRUNCH TIME tackles pertinent social issues head-on in this poignant family drama. Playing until 9 Apr, don’t miss it! “Williamson’s trademark sense of dramatic irony is lively to the end” The Sydney Morning Herald CRUNCH TIME is playing until 9 Apr, book now.
Photos: David Williamson’s CRUNCH TIME
Rife with sibling rivalry, broken relationships and colourful characters, CRUNCH TIME tackles social issues head-on in this blackly funny story about family and duty. Now playing, don’t miss the Australian theatre heavyweight’s final play before retirement! Photography by Prudence Upton. CRUNCH TIME is playing until 9 Apr, book here.
Video: David Williamson, CRUNCH TIME
“We can all remember terrible moments in our family life and we can remember wonderful moments and that’s why it’s such good drama” David Williamson discusses the story of CRUNCH TIME and the role that family plays in shaping us. Catch the Australian theatre heavyweight’s final play on stage until 9 Apr. CRUNCH TIME is […]
Director’s Note: Mark Kilmurry, CRUNCH TIME
What a privilege and pleasure it is to direct David Williamson’s last ever play. His work always has a finger on the pulse of contemporary issues and CRUNCH TIME sits right at the heart of the ongoing debate about the right to die with dignity. But the main theme stems from within the family nucleus […]
Writer’s Note: David Williamson, CRUNCH TIME
CRUNCH TIME is a story of sibling rivalry and a story about dying. If that sounds grim, then some of the time it is. Dying can’t be avoided and sibling rivalry is a reality of life. In any family each sibling wants their share of love and parental attention and can get very distressed if […]
PROGRAM: CRUNCH TIME
Want to know more about CRUNCH TIME? Our downloadable program is full of exciting extra tidbits about the show. You’ll find a message from playwright David Williamson, a director’s note from Mark Kilmurry, a timeline of David Williamson’s productions at Ensemble Theatre, synopsis, photos of the rehearsals and more! DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM (PDF)
Photos: CRUNCH TIME in rehearsal
Step inside the CRUNCH TIME rehearsal room! Sparkling with razor sharp wit and humour, don’t miss Australian theatre heavy-weight David Williamson’s final play before retirement. CRUNCH TIME is playing from 14 Feb – 9 Apr, book here.
Video: BLACK COCKATOO Director Wesley Enoch
“What would it have meant for Aboriginal Australia if we had celebrated these stories in the day in a way that the whole nation could understand” Director Wesley Enoch discusses the importance of bringing BLACK COCKATOO to the stage. Don’t miss this powerful play about Australia’s first Indigenous sporting hero. Playing at Ensemble Theatre until […]
Video: BLACK COCKATOO
Inspired by the true story of legendary First Nations cricketer Johnny Mullagh and Australia’s first ever international sporting team, this is not just about cricket. This is a story of strength, resistance, hope and possibility. Don’t miss it! BLACK COCKATOO is playing until 8 Feb, book here.