Sydney theatre company has a proud heritage as a creative hub and incubator for australian theatre and theatre makers. Stc acknowledges the gadigal and bidjigal people of the eora nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which the company gathers. It stocks a comprehensive range of plays in all editions in the english language currently in print. Past sydney theatre company artistic directors jonathan church. Anton chekhovs first play was a sprawling, unstructured epic but it marked out the style and themes he would return to in his later masterworks from the seagull to the cherry orchard. While samuel beckett is perhaps best known for waiting for godot, its companion piece, endgame, cemented becketts place as the foremost playwright of his era. First produced at sydney theatre company in 2000 as part of our wharf 2 blueprints program during wesley enoch s time as a resident director, his play black medea is a reimagining of euripides ancient story with an indigenous woman at its centre. We are now here between 10am 4pm, monday to saturday and our doors are now open again for you to come inside. Anna bamford, cate blanchett, andrew buchanan, david downer, eamon farren, martin jacobs, jacqueline mckenzie, brandon mcclelland, marshall napier, susan prior, richard roxburgh, chris ryan, toby schmitz images by lisa. Sydney theatre company has been a major force in australian drama since its establishment in 1978. Britains leading theatre book retailer based in the national theatre on the south bank in london. Full original australian cast of the present is headed to broadway. Dramawise reimagined published 2017in 1987, brad haseman and john otoole released dramawise, a definitive text for teachers, students and drama practitioners, which shaped many classroom programs and curricula at a state, national and international level.
In 2008, the guardian placed it as the second most beautiful bookshop in the world. What is an artistic director, and why does the sydney. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, nonprofit organization. Tickets to all sydney theatre company productions and special events can be purchased on our website, in person at our box office or by calling us on 02 9250 1777 during business hours. The book nook is australias oldest performing arts specialist bookshop. Sep 24, 2011 sydney theatre company 2012 never did me any harm devised by force majeure wharf 1. Sydney theatre company offered kate mulvany the chance to go big and bold with an australian novel. Andrew upton after anton chekhovs platonov director. Sydney theatre company how is sydney theatre company. Sydney theatre in november heres what and who to check out on sydney stages this spring and where to find em. National theatre bookshop national theatre, southbank, an integral part to the national theatre, the nt bookshop which is soon to relocated further inside the building boasts one of the largest collections of plays, theory and general theatre books in london. Located in the sydney cbd, minutes from wynyard, circular quay and barangaroo, venues range from our stateoftheart 896seat auditorium to intimate heritage function venues.
The company presents an annual season of diverse productions at its own venues at the wharf and nearby sydney theatre at walsh bay, and as the resident theatre company of the sydney opera house. Sydney theatre company has embarked upon an historic endeavour with the australian defence force to present this major new work, taking the words and experiences of servicemen and women to create. Melbourne theatre company and sydney theatre company. Within the education programme sydney theatre company produces its own season of plays as well as collaborates with leading theatre foryoungpeople companies across australia.
The theatre is one of the few places left in the bright and noisy world where we sit in the quiet dark together, to be awake. The school drama programtm sdp is an initiative developed in 2009 through a partnership between the sydney theatre company stc, a sydneybased professional theatre company and the faculty of education and social work fesw at the university of sydney in response to the issues noted above. Sydney theatre company is committed to education by programming original productions and workshops that enthuse and engage the next generation of theatre goers. Directed by damien ryan, this melbourne theatre company and sydney theatre company coproduction is a powerful and poignant mystery that transports audiences into the puzzling labyrinth of an old. Sydney theatre company stc is an australian theatre company based in sydney, new south wales. Sydney theatre company stc has been a major force in australian drama since its establishment in 1978. Mark shenton talks to former and present artistic directors of sydney theatre company kip williams, andrew upton and cate blanchett. The company presents an annual season of diverse productions at its own venues at the wharf and nearby roslyn packer theatre walsh bay, and as the resident theatre company of the sydney opera house. Siren theatre co is an independent professional theatre company based in sydney. Jan 27, 2016 cate blanchett and richard roxburgh in sydney theatre companys 2015 production the present, which will open on broadway in late 2016.
The present sydney theatre company august 10, 2015 august 10, 2015 bec caton 0 comments andrew upton, cate blanchett, eamon farren, richard roxburgh, susan prior, toby schmitz andrew uptons the present is an adaptation of anton chekhovs earliest play, originally untitled but most often known as platonov. Roslyn packer theatre at walsh bay sydney nsw, aug 4 sep 19, 2015 playwright. As the roundabout theater companys production of the cherry orchard starring diane lane closes, it hands the baton to the sydney. The present cate blanchett and richard roxburgh succumb to the intoxicating power of lust and obsession in the sydney theatre companys production of. Sydney theatre company s the present plays at the roslyn packer theatre, sydney until september 19.
Originally located in the historic soundy building 1883, and now positioned in a new expanded store adjoining the cinema on elizabeth street in the vibrant north hobart cultural hub, the state bookstore is a boutique store, selling a wide range of genres but specialising in. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Sydney theatre company 20 season by sydney theatre. Cate blanchett and richard roxburgh to make broadway debut in. The sydney theatre company was founded in 1978 becoming one of australias foremost theatre companies. In her latest piece for stc virtual, our richard wherrett fellow shari sebbens performs a monologue from the play. The sydney theatre company is a leading australian theatre organisation and the history of the company parallels and celebrates the history and culture of theatre in australia, hosting some of the biggest festivals of the year including sydney festival, sydney writers festival, and sydney gay and lesbian mardi gras. Jan 26, 2017 5 things you need to know about sydney theatre company. Students receive a 10% discount with a valid student card. In 1996, sydney theatre company was the first performing arts company in australia to employ a trained archivist and establish its own dedicated archives repository to house its corporate records. Cate blanchett and richard roxburgh in sydney theatre companys 2015 production the present, which will open on broadway in late 2016. Frenchs theatre bookshop, 52 fitzroy street, london booksellers near warren street tube station all in london.
So she has written a twopart, five and a half hour adaptation of ruth parks harp in the south trilogy. Sydney theatre company and ubs present the present after anton chekhovs platonov by andrew upton. Over 40,000 australians saw sydney theatre companys the present in 2015, and we are delighted that many more international audiences will get to see this acclaimed production in 2017. The shop also include playtextprogrammes for current shows and preorders. Sydney theatre companys first production of 2017, the testament of mary, seeks to counter this by presenting a compelling, unravelling monologue from the perspective of mary, mother of jesus alison whyte, that forefronts her maternal humanity in place of the focus on iterations of jesus iconography in the bible. Melbourne theatre company and sydney theatre company present.
Through the resident artists, emerging writers group and caap directors initiative programs, stc is committed to providing professional development opportunities, access to key personnel and resources, and encouragement and support to pursue interests and projects away from stc. Sydney theatre company ltd a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in new south wales. The company performs in the wharf theatre at dawes point in the rocks area of sydney, as well as the roslyn packer theatre formerly sydney theatre and the sydney opera house drama theatre. Bring your family, gather your friends, and subscribe to the belvoir 2020 season. Stc artistic director andrew upton recently described beckett to the daily telegraph as the most important writer of the 20th century, adding, for theatre companies not to do beckett would be a crime. Anton chekhov s first play was a sprawling, unstructured epic but it marked out the style and themes he would return to in his later masterworks from the seagull to the cherry orchard. Kip williams appointed sydney theatre companys permanent artistic director. As part of our response to covid19, matilda bookshops opening hours have changed.
Jun 01, 2016 full original australian cast of the present is headed to broadway. View peter marinkers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The present after anton chekhovs platonov by andrew upton. Sydney theatre company 2012 never did me any harm devised by force majeure wharf 1. Kip williams appointed sydney theatre companys permanent. Based in the uk and the usa, weve been serving the online theater community since the last century. Frenchs theatre bookshop, 52 fitzroy street, london. Sydney theatre company was formed in december 1978, following the closure of the old tote theatre company the month before. Cate blanchett, geoffrey rush to take stage for sydney theatre. Explore our stunning bookshop at the heart of the national theatre, overflowing with books, playtexts and gifts you wont find anywhere else. The sydney theatre company is a leading australian theatre organisation and the history of the company parallels and celebrates the history and culture of theatre in australia, hosting some of the biggest festivals of the year including sydney festival, sydney writers. Patrick white playwrights awardkate mulvany and debra thomas have been named the 2014 patrick white playwrights fellow and award winner respectively. Main page contents featured content current events random article. Sydney theatre company how is sydney theatre company abbreviated.
If youre struggling to find the perfect present for a theatre lover, youre in luck. Stc has produced over 1,400 plays, workshops, playreadings and events since inception in 1978. Anna bamford, cate blanchett, andrew buchanan, david downer, eamon farren, martin jacobs, jacqueline mckenzie, brandon mcclelland, marshall napier, susan prior, richard roxburgh, chris ryan, toby schmitz images by lisa tomasetti. A view from the bridge is all of these struggles writ tragically large, and in this production, its gutwrenching. Theatre of australia refers to the history of the performing arts in australia, or produced by. Situated on santa fe avenue in barrio norte, the building was designed by. Over 40,000 australians saw sydney theatre companys the present in 2015, and we are delighted that many more international audiences will get to see this acclaimed production in 2017 cate blanchett and richard roxburgh will be joined by the full original cast of the present when our production of andrew uptons. Sydney theatre company offers audiences an eclectic program of australian plays, interpretations of the classic repertoire and the best of new international. Sydney theatre company now has an interim artistic director, after the sudden departure of jonathan church.
Having recently earned raves in the sydney theatre companys. Cate blanchett and richard roxburgh to make broadway debut. Aug 10, 2015 the present sydney theatre company august 10, 2015 august 10, 2015 bec caton 0 comments andrew upton, cate blanchett, eamon farren, richard roxburgh, susan prior, toby schmitz andrew uptons the present is an adaptation of anton chekhovs earliest play, originally untitled but most often known as platonov. Neville wran, approached elizabeth butcher who had been seconded from nida to administer the old tote, and asked her to set up a new state theatre company, to perform in the drama theatre of the sydney opera house. I was heartened to see the mainstage companies present a. A theatre was built on the present site of melbournes princess theatre in 1854. Frenchs theatre bookshop is a shop dedicated to the world of theatre. Venue hire roslyn packer theatre walsh bay boasts atmospheric harbourside venues for performances, conferences, corporate events and private functions. Located in the sydney cbd, minutes from wynyard, circular quay and barangaroo, venues range from our stateof the art 896seat auditorium to intimate heritage function venues.
Weaving is faultless in a production that turns shakespeares play around and confirms kip williams as a major. Sydney theatre company is committed to education by programming original productions and workshops that enthuse and engage the next generation of theatregoers. Subscription packages start at just five plays, or book it all and drink it all in. Season 11 jan 12 feb 2012 pygmalion by george bernard shaw sydney theatre. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, and we extend that respect to all aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples with whom we work and with whom we share stories. Sydney theatre companys the present plays at the roslyn packer theatre, sydney until september 19. Sydney theatre company stc is an australian theatre company based in sydney, new. Were primarily a familyrun business and several of us also work in professional theatre.
There are some restrictions, its not business as normal quite yet, but were thrilled to be able to welcome you back into our cozy book. As well as this, visitors will also find numerous books on all aspects of theatre and theatre magazines, speech cds, plays and theatre performances on dvd and vhs. Since 1997 the company has commissioned and produced new australian plays,classics, made plays for young people and families, partnered with producing and presenting organisations to give our vital audiences bold imaginative experiences. The book is essential reading for teachers and theatre practitioners who want to educate confidently with drama. Frenchs theatre bookshop, fitzroy street, london shopping. In 2019, it was named the worlds most beautiful bookstore by the national geographic. Best theatre in sydney sydney theatre company tripadvisor. The father by french playwright florian zeller receives its australian premiere at sydney theatre company stc from 19 august to 21 october. The bush theatre sells playtexts from its history and offers subscriptions. It initially led a peripatetic existence, producing 38 shows in five different venues, until it. The then premier, neville wran, approached elizabeth butcher, who had been seconded from the national institute of dramatic art to administer the old tote, and asked her to set up a new state theatre company, to perform in the drama theatre of the sydney opera house. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover peters connections and jobs at similar companies. Ella hickson is one of the uks most exciting young playwrights and the writer, which premiered at londons almeida theatre in 2018, has been hailed as momentous broadway world, riveting the guardian uk and very punk rock time out london, exploding the very nature of what theatre can be. Jun 02, 2016 the present cate blanchett and richard roxburgh succumb to the intoxicating power of lust and obsession in the sydney theatre companys production of the present, coming to broadway for weeks.