ARMS AND THE MAN

George Bernard Shaw’s trademark wit and sparkling dialogue shine in this deliciously romantic comedy

DRAMA THEATRE, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

The Play

CLOSED

“You are a romantic idiot.”
Raina

Sydney Theatre Company presents

ARMS AND THE MAN

by George Bernard Shaw

The sweetest, sharpest love triangle of the year

Be swept off your feet by one of the most charming, witty romantic comedies ever written.

In a beautiful new production of a rarely-produced classic at Sydney Opera House, Arms and the Man brings to life a delicious love story with an irreverent twist, from the masterful pen of George Bernard Shaw (Pygmalion).

Stuck in a backwater town, Raina Petkoff craves more out of life. Having read every book in the library, including all the romance novels, she’s sure there is more in store for her­ ­- she wants adventure, she wants love, she wants to get the hell out of town.

So, when a charming Swiss soldier on the hop from the battlefield clambers into her bedroom, what’s a clever, practical-minded girl to do? Offer him sanctuary, feed him chocolate and fall in love. It’s only natural.

The problem is, she’s already engaged. To the most eligible man in town. Raina needs to decide if she stays true to her gallant fiancé, or if she elopes with this dashing, mysterious stranger.

In true Bernard Shaw style, this is more than your average love triangle. Keeping plenty of room for irony, comedy, parental concern and a saucy sub-plot, Arms and the Man is also a playful, piercing satire on vanity and false heroism.

Our brave-hearted heroes – Mitchell Butel (Romeo and Juliet), Charlie Cousins (ABC TV’s The Doctor Blake Mysteries) and the luminous Andrea Demetriades (Pygmalion, Perplex) – launch themselves into this romantic entanglement with relish.

Led by legendary director Richard Cottrell (Australia Day), Raina’s love life might not be the perfect fairytale, but it certainly looks like one. Award-winning designers Michael Scott-Mitchell and Julie Lynch have created an exotic, unreal world for this stunning production. 

Will the battlefield hero conquer her heart, or will he with the most chocolate win?

Duration 2hrs 10mins (including interval)
Warning this production contains theatrical haze, multiple gunshots and brief smoke effects.
Important travel update: CBD road closures from 4 Oct 2015. More info.

Sydney Opera House dessert special. Inspired by Arms and the Man, enjoy a delicious dessert trio of chocolate mousse, cinnamon cream, hazelnut caramel and a glass of Madam Coco Blanc des Blac for just $20. Available from Eat, Drink adjacent to the Drama Theatre.  More info

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Insight Events

Pre-season Briefing

Mon 7 Sep 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
Reserve your free tickets to the pre-season briefing

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 28 Sep post-show
Mon 19 Oct post-show

Pier Group Lunch
Mon 17 Aug 12pm
 

Production patron The Petre Foundation


CLOSED

Previews 14 - 17 Sep 2015
Season 19 Sep - 31 Oct 2015

Casual Ticket prices
Saturday evening $99
Adult $94
Concession $75
Seniors cardholder $85
Preview $78
Under 30 $58

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Transaction fees may apply
$7.50 Online
$8 Telephone
$0 Box Office counter

Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied at all times.

Sydney Opera House dessert special

Inspired by Arms and the Man, enjoy a delicious dessert trio of chocolate mousse, cinnamon cream, hazelnut caramel and a glass of Madam Coco Blanc des Blac for just $20. Available from Eat, Drink adjacent to the Drama Theatre. More info

INSIGHT EVENTS

Pre-season Briefing
Mon 7 Sep 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
Reserve your free tickets to the pre-season briefing

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 28 Sep post-show
Mon 19 Oct post-show

Pier Group Lunch
Mon 17 Aug 12pm

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

Audio Described performance 
Sat 17 Oct 2pm

Captioned performance 
Fri 16 Oct 8pm

IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE – CBD ROAD CLOSURES FROM 4 OCT 2015

From 4 Oct 2015, all travel into the Sydney CBD will be affected by construction works for a light-rail line along George Street. These changes affect car and bus routes. It is important to plan ahead and allow additional travel time.  Please visit www.mysydney.nsw.gov.au for more information and consider using journey planning apps on your smartphone or tablet devices. 

Useful websites

MYSYDNEY: http://mysydney.nsw.gov.au/

BUS NETWORK CHANGES: http://mysydney.nsw.gov.au/new-bus-network

Director Richard Cottrell
Set Designer Michael Scott-Mitchell
Costume Designer Julie Lynch
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Sound Designer Jeremy Silver

With
Brandon Burke, Mitchell Butel, Charlie Cousins, Andrea Demetriades, Deborah Kennedy, Jason Kos, Olivia Rose, William Zappa

Photo James Green

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“Fabulous production, LOVED it”
Ann Kelly via Facebook

“We laughed our heads off- from the teens to the fifty-somethings. Love love love”
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“Great performances by all! thoroughly enjoyable!”
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“Saw this last night - great production great characterisation great fun!”
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“Went last week. Highly recommended. What a fun night. Great actors, mise-en-scene and decors.”
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“@SydneyTheatreCo 's#STCArmsandtheMan opened last night @SydOperaHouse I loved it, absolutely delightful! Congrats Richard Cottrell & team.”
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“Amazingly witty & entertaining. Thank you @SydneyTheatreCo for Arms and the Man #stcarmsandtheman”
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