Death and the Maiden

An award-winning psychological thriller featuring Susie Porter

28 Aug - 17 Oct 2015

Wharf 1 Theatre

The Play

CLOSED

“The truth and I’ll let you go. Then you’ll be as free as Cain after he killed his brother.”
Paulina

Sydney Theatre Company and Commonwealth Bank presents
A Sydney Theatre Company and
Melbourne Theatre Company production

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

by Ariel Dorfman

The truth can kill

Susie Porter will have you on the edge of your seat in Ariel Dorfman’s Olivier Award-winning psychological thriller.

Tonight, a stranger calls. For Paulina Salas, his voice triggers a memory she has long tried to suppress. Years ago, she was blindfolded, abducted and held as a political prisoner. She never saw her captor but she did hear him. It was a voice she will never forget. 

For her husband, vengeance is intolerable. For Paulina, reconciliation is impossible. How can you forgive if the price they are demanding is that you forget? 

Written in the wake of the Pinochet regime in Chile, Death and the Maiden boldly explores the intricacies of truth, memory and the morality of retribution. Today, the story still resonates strongly as we watch dictatorships crumble across our world.

Argentinian-born director Leticia Cáceres brings a personal awareness to this production featuring an exceptional trio of actors: Susie Porter (Puberty Blues), Steve Mouzakis as her husband and Eugene Gilfedder (The Effect) as the man whose voice might be his undoing. 

“Gripping, with the intensity of a first-rate thriller.” The Telegraph, UK

Duration: 1hr 30mins (no interval)
Warning: strong language, violent themes
Important travel update: CBD road closures from 4 Oct 2015. More info.

#STCDEATHANDTHEMAIDEN

INSIGHT EVENTS

Pre-season Briefing
Tue 25 Aug 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 7 Sep 6.30pm post-show

CLOSED

Previews 28, 29, 31 Aug 2015
Season 2 Sep - 17 Oct 2015

Prices
Saturday evening $99
Adult $94
Concession $75
Seniors cardholder $85
Preview $78
Under 30 $58
Restricted view $50*
B Reserve $85

**Please note: these seats may have an impeded view of certain scenes, please contact Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 with any queries

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

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INSIGHT EVENTS

Pre-season Briefing
Tue 25 Aug 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 7 Sep 6.30pm post-show

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 Leticia Cáceres
Set Designer & Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper
Costume Designer Anna Cordingley 
Composer & Sound Designer THE SWEATS

With
Eugene Gilfedder, Steve Mouzakis, Susie Porter

Photo James Green

We love hearing from you. Check out the buzz by searching #STCDeathandtheMaiden on your social media of choice

"Congrats to Susie Porter and the rest of the cast of @MelbTheatreCo's #mtcmaiden! a phenomenal piece of theatre that everyone needs to see." James via Twitter

"@MelbTheatreCo 's Death and The Maiden stark & shocking thanks to stellar Susie Porter #mtcmaiden." Elise via Twitter

"#mtcmaiden is absolutely gripping. What a play - and such slick staging. @MelbTheatreCo." Frazer via Twitter

"#mtcMaiden provocative and compelling theatre and interrogation of truth justice punishment and forgiveness. Congrats to all." Steve via Twitter

"Thoughts on #mtcMaiden: a provocative staging of Ariel Dorfman's harrowing text. One of the most confronting pieces of theatre in years." Tyson via Twitter

"@MelbTheatreCo's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN is riveting. Great performances, staging, music, direction + white-knuckle tension. #mtcMaiden." Katie via Twitter

"Brilliant performances from #SuziePorter @SteveMouzakis & #EugeneGilfedder in @MelbTheatreCo production of #DeathAndTheMaiden #mtcMaiden." Renza via Twitter

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