Speed the Plow

David Mamet’s extraordinary writing brings the luminous Rose Byrne back to the STC stage in this fast-talking, quick-witted and inspired satire. 

ROSLYN PACKER THEATRE

The Play

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Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management present

SPEED-THE-PLOW

By David Mamet

Rose Byrne joins Damon Herriman and Lachy Hulme in David Mamet’s extraordinary Hollywood satire. 

Film producers Bobby Gould (Herriman) and Charlie Fox (Hulme) came up together in the dog-eat-dog world of the American movie business. Today, Bobby is one step ahead and has the authority to green light a project of his choosing. 

Just this morning, Charlie landed a sure-fire blockbuster with a star attached. This is the break of a lifetime. Everything looks set for box office success - until a beguiling temporary secretary called Karen (Byrne) arrives with ideas of her own. 

Will Karen convince Bobby to dump the blockbuster and do what she wants? But what does she want anyway? Is she an idealist or just another Hollywood player? 

This brilliant satirical portrayal of Tinseltown is by one of the world’s great writers, the creator of masterpieces Glengarry Glen Ross and Oleanna. David Mamet writes dialogue so distinct – fast, funny, exacting, inspired – that it is a genre unto itself. And Speed-the-Plow is overflowing with Mamet’s trademark lightning wit. 

Directed by STC's former Artistic Director Andrew Upton, Byrne, Herriman and Hulme bring their tremendous comedic talents to a slick new production of Mamet’s modern classic. 

Speed-the-Plow is one of Australia’s most highly anticipated entertainment events of 2016, and tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out!  

Duration 1hr 35mins (no interval)
Content warning Strong language

Production Patron John and Frances Ingham

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Pricing information

Single Tickets
Friday & Saturday evening; Saturday matinee A Reserve $116
Saturday evening B Reserve $106
Adult A Reserve $106
Adult B Reserve $96
Concession $84
Seniors cardholder $95
Preview $80
Under 30 $84

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

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Dates

Previews 8 Nov – 11 Nov 2016
Season 14 Nov – 17 Dec 2016

Performance start times
Preview performances: 7.30pm
In-season performances: Tue – Sat 7.30pm; Mon 6.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm 

Pricing and ticket information

Single Tickets
Friday & Saturday evening; Saturday matinee A Reserve $116
Saturday evening B Reserve $106
Adult A Reserve $106
Adult B Reserve $96
Concession $84
Seniors cardholder $95
Preview $80
Under 30 $84

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

Insight Events

Pier Group Lunch
Mon 10 Oct 12pm

Pre-season Briefing
Mon 31 Oct 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
FREE. RSVP here

Matinee Club
Wed 16 Nov 12pm

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 21 Nov post-show
Mon 5 Dec post-show

Find out more about our Insight Events.

Access performances

Captioned performance 
Fri 25 Nov 7.30pm
Wed 7 Dec 1pm

Auslan-interpreted performance
Thu 8 Dec 7.30pm

Audio-described performance
Fri 9 Dec 7.30pm
Sat 10 Dec 1.30pm

Important travel update

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 mysydney.nsw.gov.au for more information and consider using journey planning apps on your smartphone or tablet devices. 

"Tension, anxiety and cracking dialogue"  
★★★★ Limelight Magazine

"Whether you are here as a fan of Byrne or an admirer of Mamet, you are in for a good night."
Sydney Morning Herald

"A short, strong slug of satire."
Sydney Morning Herald

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