Ensemble Theatre has launched its 2023 season, which will feature a combination of classics, new works, comedy and drama.
Sydney theatre mainstay will produce a 10-play season, with a focus on female writing and directing.
“Striking a balance between celebrating local talent and bringing the best overseas plays to Sydney, as well as reprising classics and staging world premieres, 2023 has it all,” Mark Kilmurry, Ensemble Artistic Director, said.
“A packed season that will take you on a journey through the full range of the human experience, from the deeply personal to outbursts of joy and laughter and great comedies along the way.”
Subscriptions for Ensemble’s 2023 season are on sale now.
Scroll for more detail on Ensemble’s upcoming productions.
Ensemble Theatre 2023 Season
A BROADCAST COUP
Dates: 26 Jan to 4 Mar
Genre: Comedy
Playwright: Melanie Tait
Director: Janine Watson
With Matt Backer, Amber McMahon, Sharon Millerchip
This will be produced in association with Sydney Festival.
RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA
Dates: 10 Mar to 29 Apr
Genre: Comedy
Playwright: David Williamson
Director: Mark Kilmurry
With Glenn Hazeldine and Georgie Parker
CLYDE’S
Dates: 5 May to 10 Jun
Genre: Drama.
Playwright: Lynn Nottage
Director: Darren Yap
With Emily Havea
This will be the Australian Premiere of this 2021 Tony Award-nominated play.
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
Dates: 15 May to 10 Jun
Genre: Gothic
Playwright: Tennesse Williams
Director: Shaun Rennie
With Justin Amankwah, Andrea Demetriades and Belinda Giblin
BENEFACTORS
Dates: 16 Jun to 22 Jul
Genre: Comedy
Playwright: Michael Frayn
Director: Mark Kilmurry
With Megan Drury, Guy Edmonds, Matt Minto and Emma Palmer
MR BAILEY’S MINDER
Dates: 28 Jul to 2 Sept
Genre: Drama
Playwright: Debra Oswald
Director: Damien Ryan
With John Gaden, Claudia Ware
SUMMER OF HAROLD
Dates: 8 Sept to 14 Oct
Genre: Drama
Playwright: Hilary Bell
Director: Francesca Savige
This is the World Premiere of this production.
IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT LADY?
Dates: 18 Sept to 14 Oct
Genre: Comedy
Playwright: Debra Oswald
Director: Lee Lewis
With Debra Oswald
THE MEMORY OF WATER
Dates: 20 Oct to 25 Nov
Genre: Comedy
Playwright: Shelagh Stephenson
Director: Rachel Chant
With Nicole Da Silva
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy
MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL
Dates: 1 Dec to 14 Jan (’24)
Genre: Dramedy
Playwright: Mark Kilmurry and Jamie Oxenbould
Director: Mark Kilmurry
Toasting Aussie Theatre 