Celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith breathes new life into Chekhov’s tragicomedy unveiling a hotbed of disillusionment and all-consuming unrequited love.
Overview
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On a crumbling country estate, Uncle Vanya and his niece Sonya work tirelessly to preserve their family’s privileges. Visited only by the local doctor Astrov, it’s a lonely, mundane existence. That is until the sudden arrival of Sonya’s father Professor Serebryakov and his alluring new wife Yelena awakens long-repressed emotions with devastating consequences.
Celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith breathes new life into Chekhov’s tragicomedy unveiling a hotbed of disillusionment and all-consuming unrequited love.
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Ticket Prices
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| 2024 SINGLE TICKETS | PREVIEWS | IN 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
“[Murray-Smith is] one of our wittiest writers for the stage" The Sydney Morning Herald
"Chekhov's greatest play... it confronts personal failure unflinchingly" The Guardian
“Murray-Smith has Oscar Wilde's gift for one-liners" Daily Mail
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Special performances
Director at Work
- Tue 2 July, 4pm
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- Sat 24 Aug 3.30pm
- Thu 29 Aug 11am
Q&A Sessions
- Fri 9 Aug 8pm
- Tue 13 Aug 11am
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- Wed 28 Aug 7.30pm