AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI

A humorous and touching exploration of the migrant experience and the debut of a remarkable young playwright.

WHARF 2 THEATRE

The Play

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Sydney Theatre Company presents

AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI

By Disapol Savetsila

World premiere

Back to where we came from

This is the debut of a remarkable young Australian writer. Disapol Savetsila’s play is an investigation of the migrant experience from the inside out – a touching and humorous insight into identity and belonging.

A Thai family has uprooted its restaurant business one too many times. Being the only migrant household in a small country town turns out not to be a great idea. And when graffiti starts appearing, tensions quickly escalate. Should they go back to Sydney? Should they go back to Thailand? Or should they keep heading west?

After their brilliant turns in Chimerica, Gabrielle Chan and Monica Sayers return to STC as the powerful matriarchs of the family, with Kenneth Moraleda (Talk) and STC newcomers Mason Phoumirath and Srisacd Sacdpraseuth completing the family at the heart of this story. Joining them onstage are Airlie Dodds (The Bleeding Tree) and Peter Kowitz (Talk).

Developed by STC in partnership with Contemporary Asian Australian Performance and Playwriting Australia, Australian Graffiti is directed by Paige Rattray (Black is the New White), who has been part of the play’s evolution since its STC Rough Draft workshop in 2015.

“This is the closest I’ve ever come to home.”
Ben

Duration 1hr 30mins (no interval)
Content warning Strong language, theatrical haze, smoke and incense

Production patron The Girgensohn Foundation
 

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Pricing information

Season Ticket prices
Pick 6 or more plays to create your Season Ticket package. More info.

Saturday evening A Reserve $28
Adult A Reserve $28
Concession $28
Seniors cardholder $28
Preview $25
Under 30 $25

Single Tickets

Saturday evening $35
Adult $35
Concession $35
Seniors cardholder $35
Preview $32
Under 30 $32
Groups (10+ people) $29

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: no feesSeason Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter


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Dates

Previews 7 Jul – 11 Jul 2017
Season 13 Jul – 12 Aug 2017

Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season performances Mon – Sat 7.30pm; Wed 1.15pm; Sat 2.15pm

Pricing and ticket information

Season Tickets (packs of 6 - 14 plays)
A Season Ticket saves at least 20% on full price single tickets and you get many other benefits. More info.

Season ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $28
Adult A Reserve $28
Concession $28
Seniors cardholder $28
Preview $25
Under 30 $25

Single tickets

Saturday evening $35
Adult $35
Concession $35
Seniors cardholder $35
Preview $32
Under 30 $32
Groups (10+ people), excluding Saturday evening $29

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 (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings:  $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Insight Events

Pre-season Briefing
Mon 3 Jul 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
FREE
RSVP here

Matinee Club
Wed 19 Jul 12pm

Find out more about our Insight Events

Director Paige Rattray
Designer David Fleischer
Lighting Designer Sian James-Holland
Composer Max Lyandvert
Sound Designer Michael Toisuta

With
Gabrielle Chan, Airlie Dodds, Peter Kowitz, Kenneth Moraleda, Mason Phoumirath, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Monica Sayers

Production photos Lisa Tomasetti
Photo of Disapol Savetsila by James Green
Photo of Mason Phoumirath by Rene Vaile 

This listing is updated as cast and creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are any changes to the team. Ensure you have the most up-to-date information about each play by opting in to our enewsletter.

'Savetsila clearly has talent and imagination and I hope we will see more work by him.' The Australian 

'There’s tremendous promise in Savetsila’s writing… He’s one to watch.' Time Out 

"The writing is resh, edgy and heartfelt all at the same time." Arts Hub

‘Australian Graffiti is a spooky, left-field take on what it is to be an outsider in a tight-knit community.’ Sydney Morning Herald

'Giving voice to a part of Australian society not often seen on stage, Australian Graffiti challenges the prejudice born of fear of change.' Broadway World Sydney 

'sensitively rendered by director Paige Rattray, whose gentle melancholy allows the play’s poignancy to sing through, with a deep and painful authenticity.' Suzy Goes See 

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