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Director’s Note: Priscilla Jackman, THE QUEEN’S NANNY
When Melanie first told me about Crawfie’s story – a woman who lived in the same town as her own Scottish family, who mixed and worked amongst Melanie’s own extended family and friends, after being ousted by the royals – I was surprised it was the first I’d heard of Marion Crawford. In a contemporary […]
Applications now open for 2025 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director’s Award
Are you an emerging Director on the lookout for an exciting and unique opportunity with real, hands-on rehearsal room experience? The Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director’s Awards could be your ticket! The two successful applicants will each be offered a paid position of Assistant Director on two of our mainstage productions in 2025. Ensemble Theatre […]
Playwright’s Note: Melanie Tait, THE QUEEN’S NANNY
I started working on this play around the time the Albanese Labor Government was voted in. Full of hope, I felt certain when the play got to the stage, we’d have lived through a successful Australian Indigenous Voice Referendum and, in an election year, movement would be ramping up about a new Republic Referendum. I […]
Video: Ensemble 2025
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Request a 2025 brochure
The launch of our 2025 season is just around the corner… all will be revealed on Mon 19 Aug at 3pm! Catch it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and our website. Want to leaf through a copy of the new brochure delivered direct to your mailbox? You’ll need an Ensemble Theatre online login to make […]
Writer’s Note: Joanna Murray-Smith, UNCLE VANYA
I’d adapt a phone book in order to have a show at the Ensemble. A beautiful space in what must be one of the most glorious little theatre settings in the world, an artist-loving company and a robust, curious and intelligent audience — it’s pure pleasure to be in the building. But the commission to […]
Meet our Head Chef Ian Aguilar
Ian Paul Aguilar Alarcon Ian was born in Arequipa, southern Peru and his passion for food began at a young age with the support of his family and community. He began his culinary training in South America which sparked his enthusiasm for working with fresh local produce and a focus on sustainability. Ian relocated to […]
Director’s Note: Shaun Rennie, SWITZERLAND
Edward: You know, only you pulled it off – at least in modern times: the complete corruption of the reader. Patricia: It’s called good writing. Joanna Murray-Smith’s SWITZERLAND is a captivating exploration of Patricia Highsmith, the literary titan who enthralled readers with tales of murder, intrigue, and the darkest corners of the human psyche. SWITZERLAND delves […]
FOR THE LOVE OF ENSEMBLE
A big thank you to everyone who attended our FOR THE LOVE OF ENSEMBLE fundraiser last month – you helped make it a huge success! We had a wonderful afternoon of live and silent auctions, delicious food and wine in Bayly’s Bistro, and even got to see a special sneak peak of David Williamson’s new […]
Photos: THE GREAT DIVIDE
David Williamson’s THE GREAT DIVIDE is now playing until 27 Apr! Don’t miss this biting social comedy about greed and power. Photography by Brett Boardman BOOK NOW
Program: David Williamson’s THE GREAT DIVIDE
Discover more about THE GREAT DIVIDE with our digital program. It’s packed full of info about the show including writer’s and director’s notes, cast and creative bios, plus photos and more. DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM Playing 8 Mar – 27 Apr, book your tickets to David Williamson’s blackly funny new play today.
Director’s Note: Mark Kilmurry, THE GREAT DIVIDE
It is a real thrill to be directing David Williamson’s first play out of retirement, THE GREAT DIVIDE. As usual, David has his finger on the pulse of what’s current in Australian society and has created a play out of fear of losing the very things we cherish in our communities. Money talks and it […]
Writer’s Note: David Williamson, THE GREAT DIVIDE
When I was a kid in the fifties, Australia was the second-most egalitarian country in the developed world. The difference in salary between a worker and a managing director seldom exceeded a factor of five. Now with Australia the third-least egalitarian country in the developed world, the ratio is more like a factor of 200. […]
Synopsis: SWITZERLAND
Frigid winds of the Swiss Alps whistle past the cabin windows of best-selling crime author Patricia Highsmith as she retreats away from the world in her beloved fortress of solitude. Surrounded by a towering collection of books with only the company of cats, Patricia’s peace is disturbed when an intriguing young man from her publisher’s […]
Partner Spotlight: Sydney Physio Solutions
Dr Brad McIntosh Doctor of Physiotherapy BSc (ExSci) MPT (Physio) DPT (Physio) CSCS APAM MSMA Managing Director, Brad is one of those people who throws himself into things! He had a vision to create a Physiotherapy practice elite in all aspects, including technology, rooms, support staff, customer service, research and communication. Most importantly, the goal […]
Program: ALONE IT STANDS
Discover more about ALONE IT STANDS with our digital program. It’s packed full of info about the show including writer’s and director’s notes, cast and creative bios, plus photos and more. DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM On stage 25 Jan – 2 Mar, book your tickets to this fast and funny play by John Breen today.