Bursting with razor-sharp wit, big laughs and plenty of style, Brittanie Shipway’s new Australian comedy is a warm, prickly celebration of local legends who prove it’s never too late for a fresh cut — or to find your true colours.
2027 subscriptions go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 11 August.
- Playwright Brittanie Shipway
- Director Liesel Badorrek
- Cast Jade Fuda
Ainslie McGlynn
Tom Rodgers
Diane Smith -
- 30 Mar 2027 - 24 Apr 2027
- 90mins (no interval)
- Recommended for ages 12+
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Audio Described (selected dates)
- Contains mature themes, coarse language
WORLD PREMIERE
In the sleepy town of Warragamba, Beety’s Beauty Boutique is a salon frozen in time — where the perms are tight, the gossip is tighter, and everybody knows your business.
But when flashy city hairdresser Chitch arrives with plans to buy out the struggling salon for his family’s growing franchise, Beety’s perfectly set world is thrown into chaos and an unlikely partnership is formed.
Bursting with razor-sharp wit, big laughs and plenty of style, Brittanie Shipway’s new Australian comedy is a warm, prickly celebration of local legends who prove it’s never too late for a fresh cut — or to find your true colours.
For group bookings of 10+, please email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au or call 02 8918 3400.
Arts professionals (MEAA, AWG members, etc.) check your Ensemble Industry Insider eligibility.
School Booking will be available from October 2026.
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE PER TICKET
| SUBSCRIPTION TYPE | FULL PRICE | SENIORS CARD | PENSIONERS / GROUPS 10+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVIEWS | |||
| 10 PLAYS | $67 | $64 | $60 |
| 8 & 9 PLAYS | $71 | $68 | $64 |
| 5, 6 & 7 PLAYS | $74 | $71 | $67 |
| 3 & 4 PLAYS | $76 | $73 | $69 |
| IN SEASON | |||
| 10 PLAYS | $79 | $76 | $72 |
| 8 & 9 PLAYS | $83 | $80 | $76 |
| 5, 6 & 7 PLAYS | $86 | $83 | $79 |
| 3 & 4 PLAYS | $88 | $85 | $81 |
★★★★ "Highly entertaining and touching" State of the Art (for 2022's A LETTER FOR MOLLY)
★★★★ "A remarkable achievement for its author Brittanie Shipway" Limelight (for 2022's A LETTER FOR MOLLY)
Brittanie Shipway
Playwright
Liesel Badorrek
Director
Jade Fuda
Cast - Gigi
Ainslie McGlynn
Cast - Cheryl
Tom Rodgers
Cast - Chitch
Diane Smith
Cast - BeetyAudio Described
- Wed 14 Apr 11am
- Sat 17 Apr 8.15pm
Q&A Sessions
- Wed 7 Apr 8.15pm
- Wed 14 Apr 11am
Free Teen Night
- Wed 21 Apr 8.15pm
To book, please contact the Box Office on (02) 8918 3400 or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal room with Director Liesel Badorrek and the SPLIT ENDS cast as they bring the play to life.
Join a small group and discover the magic of the creative process in action.
SPLIT ENDS
with Liesel Badorrek
Thu 11 Mar, 4pm – 5pm
To book, call Box Office on 02 8918 3400 or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au