'Blanchett's and Huppert's performances
are master-classes.'
The Australian
Warning! Contains strong language and adult
themes.
Sydney Theatre Company and
Colonial First State Global Asset Management present
THE MAIDS
By Jean Genet
In a new translation by Benedict Andrews and Andrew Upton
Sibling rivalry, class envy and high fashion: a combustible
combination in this short, sharp reworking of French bad boy of
letters Jean Genet's 1947 play.
Genet loosely based his tale on the true story of the Papin
sisters, maids convicted of killing their employer. His version of
the tale depicts a series of sadomasochistic rituals in which
housemaids Solange and Claire fantasise about killing their madame
while - naturally - dressing up in her outfits.
Who better to realise this uncanny scenario than director
Benedict Andrews - recently acclaimed here and in Europe
for his lean and insightful production of Gross und
Klein (Big and Small).
And as the maids? None other than Cate Blanchett and French
screen legend Isabelle Huppert.
With a stellar creative team comprised of designer Alice Babidge
and lighting designer Nick Schlieper, The Maids surely
promises to be one of the theatre events of the year.
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (no interval)
Latecomers will not be admittted.
Times: Mon 6.30pm; Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Wed
1pm; Sat 1.30pm
Previews 4 - 7 June
Season 8 June - 20 July
Mon 6.30pm; Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm
Single ticket prices
Previews
A Reserve $80
Restricted view $60
In-season
performances
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $85
C Reserve Restricted view $60
D Reserve Restricted view $35
Saturday evening
A Reserve $105
B Reserve $85
C Reserve Restricted view $60
D Reserve Restricted view $35
Please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 for more info about
restricted view seats.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening $90
Adult $85
Seniors cardholder $75
Concession $65
Preview $70
Under 30 $50
Pre-season Briefing
Monday 27 May 6.15pm
At the Wharf
Audi Night with the Actors
Monday 1 July 6.30pm
Auslan performance
Thursday 4 July 7.30pm
Audio described performance and 11.30am tactile
tour
Saturday 6 July 1.30pm
Captioned performances
Friday 12 July 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 July 1pm
Pier Group Lunch
Monday 13 May 12pm
Director Benedict Andrews
Designer Alice Babidge
Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper
Composer Oren Ambarchi
Sound Designer Luke Smiles
Sound System Designer Adam Iuston
Video Designer and Operator Sean Bacon
Video System Designer Shane Johnson
Dramaturg Matthew Whittet
Assistant to the Designer Sophie
Fletcher
With
Cate Blanchett, Isabelle Huppert, Elizabeth Debicki
Photo Michele Aboud and Kate Barry
'To bring together two actors of such greatness is wonderful,
but to bring them together in such a play as this is
brilliant.' The Australian
'Huppert and Blanchett are magnificent, playing the extremity of
their characters with an icily passionate precision. Debicki, in
the challenging position of playing against two of the most famous
actors of our time, meets them with a fearless performance, cruel,
vulgar and meretricious.' ABC Arts
'Stellar, layered performances breathe energy into this darkly
poetic work.' The Huffington Post
Features and interviews
Sydney Morning Herald: Narrative threads, Alice
Babidge interview
Sydney Morning Herald: The girl with no face,
Isabelle Huppert interview
Sydney Morning Herald: Sexual fantasy offers
glimpse inside the outsiders, Benedict Andrews interview
The Australian: Maids of dishonour, Cate Blanchett
and Elizabeth Debicki
Sydney Morning Herald: When hired help turns to
horror
The Telegraph: Elizabeth Debicki touted as the
breakout star of The Great Gatsby