Deep amongst the monstrous flytraps and ferns in Sebastian’s garden, tendrils of a sordid family secret are beginning to unfurl. Vibrant, funny, beautiful, Tennessee Williams takes us into the poetic world of redemption and love, shadowed by the dark secrets a family can hold.

Overview

Deep amongst the monstrous flytraps and ferns in Sebastian’s garden, tendrils of a sordid family secret are beginning to unfurl.

Sebastian Venable died mysteriously last summer and his mother Violet will do anything in her power to protect his memory – and her own reputation. Young cousin Catharine was the only witness to this nightmarish event. She is desperate to reveal what really happened, but Violet will go to any lengths to stop the ugly truth from seeing the light of day.

Tennessee Williams’ gothic masterpiece, led by Shaun Rennie, who also directed Ensemble’s 2019 BABY DOLL, is as relevant today as it was when written over 60-years ago.

Vibrant, funny, beautiful, Tennessee Williams takes us into the poetic world of redemption and love, shadowed by the dark secrets a family can hold.

Ticket Prices

For group bookings of 10+, please call Box office on (02 8918 3400) or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.

2024 SINGLE TICKETSPREVIEWSIN SEASON
FULL PRICE$83$88
SENIOR CARD$80$85
PENSIONER$76$81
GROUP 10 - 19$76$81
GROUP 20+$71$76
30 OR UNDER$40$43
FULL-TIME STUDENT$40$43
MEAA/AWG$40$43
SCHOOL GROUPS$25$25
Reviews

★★★★ “It’s a play that drips life” Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★ “sharp and poetic” Theatre Thoughts

★★★★ "Compact, precise and haunting” Cultural Binge

“Williams’s tale is entrancingly told here in a sparely elegant and well-acted production” Limelight

“dramatic tension through the piece proves deliciously satisfying.” Suzy Goes See

“one not to be missed” Sydney Arts Guide

"packed full of scandal and melodrama” Stage Whispers

“Captivatingly simple expression of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER” Broadway World

“builds to a thrilling climax.” Megaphone Oz

"fascinating to watch.” Theatre Travels

“Precisely directed, tightly acted, creatively staged and tautly timed” Carol Wimmer

Cast & Creatives
Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams

Playwright

Shaun Rennie

Shaun Rennie

Director

Emma Canalese

Emma Canalese

Assistant Director

Valerie Bader

Valerie Bader

as Mrs Holly

Andrea Demetriades

Andrea Demetriades

as Catharine

Belinda Giblin

Belinda Giblin

as Mrs Venable

Remy Hii

Remy Hii

as Doctor

Socratis Otto

Socratis Otto

as George

Kate Skinner

Kate Skinner

as Miss Foxhill / Sister Felicity

Jamie Oxenbould

Jamie Oxenbould

Understudy

Grace Smibert

Grace Smibert

Understudy

Simone Romaniuk

Simone Romaniuk

Set & Costume Designer

Morgan Moroney

Morgan Moroney

Lighting Designer

Kelly Ryall

Kelly Ryall

Composer & Sound Designer

Linda Nicholls-Gidley

Linda Nicholls-Gidley

Dialect Coach

Nigel Poulton

Nigel Poulton

Intimacy, Movement & Fight Director

Erin Shaw

Erin Shaw

Stage Manager

Sophie Jones

Sophie Jones

Assistant Stage Manager

Monica Smith

Monica Smith

Costume Supervisor

Alexis Worthing

Alexis Worthing

Costume Assistant

Special Performances

Audio Described

  • Wed 31 May 11am
  • Sat 3 Jun 2pm

Tactile Tours are available 1 hour prior to Audio Described performances, please contact the Box Office to book.

Q&A Session

  • Wed 24 May 8.15pm
  • Wed 31 May 11am

Free Teen

  • Wed 31 May 6.15pm

Director at Work Session (with Shaun Rennie)

Production Photos
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