Arcadia

Fall in love with the wit, intelligence, chaos and romance of this modern classic.

8 Feb - 2 Apr 2016

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The Play

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Sydney Theatre Company presents

ARCADIA

By Tom Stoppard

Fall in love with the wit, intelligence, chaos and romance 

Tom Stoppard’s much-loved Arcadia is recognised as one of the 20th century’s greatest plays – a cocktail of ravishing comedy, literary sleuthing, romantic entanglements and scientific discoveries.

In a stately home in the British countryside, poets, tutors, academics and lovers roam the corridors some 200 years apart, each uncovering their own particular mystery. In April 1809, bright young Thomasina and her tutor Septimus are inventing chaos theory a century too early – or perhaps they are simply falling in love? Two hundred years later, two scholars try to piece history together from the puzzling fragments that remain. Along the way, there will be indiscrete affairs, mistaken identities, hermits, duels and … horticulture.

Often picked out as audiences’ favourite play, Arcadia at the Sydney Opera House promises to be a thrilling night at the theatre. With tickets selling fast, this is an event not to be missed.

Directed by Richard Cottrell, whose production of Stoppard’s Travesties was a hit in 2009, Arcadia brings back to STC the delightful talents of Ryan Corr (Sex with Strangers), Blazey Best (Travesties), Andrea Demetriades (Arms and the Man), Glenn Hazeldine (After Dinner) and Josh McConville (Noises Off) in a play that will entrance, stimulate and illuminate.

“I have never left a play more convinced that I had just witnessed a masterpiece.”
The Daily Telegraph, UK

Duration 2hrs 45mins (including interval)
Important travel update CBD road closures from 4 Oct 2015. More info.

Production patron The Petre Foundation

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Pricing information

Season Ticket prices
Pick six or more plays to create a personalised Season Ticket package. More info

Saturday evening A Reserve $87
Adult A Reserve $84
Concession $64
Seniors cardholder $75
Preview $66
Under 30 $64

Single Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $109
Adult A Reserve $103
Concession $83
Seniors cardholder $94
Preview $81
Under 30 $83

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
Season Ticket bookings: $0
Single tickets: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

 

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Dates

Previews 8 Feb – 11 Feb 2016
Season 13 Feb – 2 Apr 2016

Performance start times
Tue – Sat 8pm; Mon 6.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 2pm
Wed 16 Mar 11.30am

Pricing and ticket information

Season Ticket prices
Pick six or more plays to create a personalised Season Ticket package. More info

Saturday evening A Reserve $87
Adult A Reserve $84
Concession $64
Seniors cardholder $75
Preview $66
Under 30 $64

Single Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $109
Adult A Reserve $103
Concession $83
Seniors cardholder $94
Preview $81
Under 30 $83

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

Concession, seniors and under 30 tickets
Suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue, such as your concession or proof of age card. Alternatively, you may email a copy of your identification to [email protected]. Please quote your booking reference number.

Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats.

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: $0
Single tickets: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

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

Insight Events

Pre-season Briefing
Tue 2 Feb 6.15pm
Wharf 1 Theatre
FREE. RSVP here

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 22 Feb post-show
Mon 7 Mar post-show

Access performances

Captioned performance 
Wed 2 Mar 1pm
Fri 11 Mar 8pm

Audio-described performance
Fri 4 Mar 8pm
Sat 5 Mar 2pm

Schools Day

Wed 16 Mar 11.30am

Director Richard Cottrell
Set Designer Michael Scott-Mitchell
Costume Designer Julie Lynch
Lighting Designer Damien Cooper
Composer & Sound Designer Steve Francis

With
Blazey Best, Ryan Corr, Honey Debelle, Andrea Demetriades, Jonathan Elsom, Georgia Flood, Julian Garner, Glenn Hazeldine, Josh McConville, Will McDonald, Michael Sheasby, Justin Smith

Photo James Green

“A masterpiece” ★★★★½ Limelight Magazine

"Expect to be engaged, enthralled, amused and entertained in rare and satisfying fashion. Not to be missed." Stage Noise by Diana Simmonds

“A real pleasure…genius” Stage Whispers

“(A) sprawling gem of a play” ★★★★ Australian Stage

"The perfect mix of intelligence and humour in its writing, delivered by the most brilliant of casts, Arcadia is an utter delight. Go see it quickly" The AU Review

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