when: 12 August 2023 | venue: Roslyn Packer Theatre | cost: See event for details | address: 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia | website: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/
published: 27 Nov 2022, 5 min read
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On the Beach
By Nevil Shute
Adapted for the stage by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Kip Williams
Standing on the edge
Two of Australia's great theatre-makers, Artistic Director Kip Williams and playwright Tommy Murphy (Foxtel's The Twelve, Holding the Man) join forces for this world premiere STC commission: a vast, poetic and haunting story of community, dignity and love in dark times.
In 1957, Nevil Shute's classic novel On the Beach introduced the world to an uncanny post-apocalyptic vision that sees Australia as one of the last surviving outposts of civilisation on a planet destroyed by nuclear fallout. Two years later it was transformed into a classic film starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
A small group of friends in Melbourne - some local, some survivors from the US Navy - are living out their eerily prosaic lives and loves in the wake of World War III. But when a mysterious distress call rings out across the Pacific Ocean, the characters are called to choose between duty to the ones they love and duty to the human race.
In the spirit of past productions like Chimerica and The Harp in the South: Part One and Part Two, Williams brings his sumptuous, innovative style to match Murphy's beautiful, soulful writing. On the Beach is a new and gripping portrait of Australian society, a prescient insight into the times we are living through and a deeply poignant reverie on the indestructible power of human connection.
Approx. duration 2 hrs 40 mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Suicide. Subject to change. More info.
Ticket Information
2023 Ticket Packages
This play is currently only available as part of a 2023 ticket package. Book a ticket package of 3 or more plays to save on tickets, pay no fees and more.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $98
Adult A Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $70
Under 30 $51
Preview $51
Mini Package prices
Mon - Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $116
Adult B Reserve $111
Seniors cardholder $111
Pensioner/Student $84
Under 30 $61
Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $112
B Reserve $116
Preview performances
All tickets $61
Single tickets
Single tickets for this show go on sale on Thu 8 Dec. Sign up to our enews for early access to tickets.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8.50 online; $8.50 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION
The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is of paramount importance. For full details on our safety measures please visit our Visitor Safety Information page.
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On the Beach
By Nevil Shute
Adapted for the stage by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Kip Williams
Standing on the edge
Two of Australia's great theatre-makers, Artistic Director Kip Williams and playwright Tommy Murphy (Foxtel's The Twelve, Holding the Man) join forces for this world premiere STC commission: a vast, poetic and haunting story of community, dignity and love in dark times.
In 1957, Nevil Shute's classic novel On the Beach introduced the world to an uncanny post-apocalyptic vision that sees Australia as one of the last surviving outposts of civilisation on a planet destroyed by nuclear fallout. Two years later it was transformed into a classic film starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
A small group of friends in Melbourne - some local, some survivors from the US Navy - are living out their eerily prosaic lives and loves in the wake of World War III. But when a mysterious distress call rings out across the Pacific Ocean, the characters are called to choose between duty to the ones they love and duty to the human race.
In the spirit of past productions like Chimerica and The Harp in the South: Part One and Part Two, Williams brings his sumptuous, innovative style to match Murphy's beautiful, soulful writing. On the Beach is a new and gripping portrait of Australian society, a prescient insight into the times we are living through and a deeply poignant reverie on the indestructible power of human connection.
Approx. duration 2 hrs 40 mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Suicide. Subject to change. More info.
Ticket Information
2023 Ticket Packages
This play is currently only available as part of a 2023 ticket package. Book a ticket package of 3 or more plays to save on tickets, pay no fees and more.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $98
Adult A Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $70
Under 30 $51
Preview $51
Mini Package prices
Mon - Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $116
Adult B Reserve $111
Seniors cardholder $111
Pensioner/Student $84
Under 30 $61
Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $112
B Reserve $116
Preview performances
All tickets $61
Single tickets
Single tickets for this show go on sale on Thu 8 Dec. Sign up to our enews for early access to tickets.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8.50 online; $8.50 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION
The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is of paramount importance. For full details on our safety measures please visit our Visitor Safety Information page.
Go see On The Beach 2023.
On The Beach 2023 is on 12 August 2023. The opening hours are: See event for details. Conveniently located in Dawes Point. Visit their website at https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/.
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