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Anton Burge’s deliciously wicked two-hander rips back the curtain on the set where egos clashed, tempers flared, and a legendary feud hit boiling point.
- Playwright Anton Burge
- Director Liesel Badorrek
- Cast Jeanette Cronin
Lucia Mastrantone - Set & Costume Designer Grace Deacon
- Lighting Designer Kelsey Lee
- Composer & Sound Designer Ross Johnston
- Video Designer Cameron Smith
- Stage Manager Krystelle Quartermain
- Assistant Stage Manager Lara Kyriazis
- Costume Supervisor Renata Beslik
- BETTE & JOAN was first produced by Ann Pinnington Productions in association with Andy Jordan Productions at the Arts Theatre, London in 2011.
- 20 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026
- 2hrs (including interval)
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Audio Described (selected dates)
- Contains adult themes, coarse language
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
In Hollywood’s Golden Age, two queens reigned supreme — Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Before Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? lit up cinemas, their off-camera rivalry was already a blockbuster.
Anton Burge’s deliciously wicked two-hander pulls back the curtain on the set where egos clashed, tempers flared, and a legendary feud hit boiling point.
With Jeanette Cronin (DARK VOYAGER) as Bette Davis and Lucia Mastrantone (MASTER CLASS) as Joan Crawford, take a front row seat to an iconic battle of barbs, ambition and brilliance. BETTE & JOAN captures the vulnerability and venom of two extraordinary women fighting for relevance — and one last moment in the spotlight.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
"Full of wise cracks and one liners" West End Theatre
"Good dirty fun" Theatre Guide London
Audio Described
- Thu 9 Apr 11am
- Sat 11 Apr 3pm
Q&A Sessions
- Tue 31 Mar 11am
- Fri 17 Apr 7.30pm
Free Teen Night
- Wed 22 Apr 7.30pm
To book, please contact the Box Office on (02) 8918 3400 or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au