Dinner

The knives are out, but nothing is sharper than the insults in this devilishly black satire.

11 Sep - 28 Oct 2017

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The Play

Sydney Theatre Company presents

DINNER

By Moira Buffini

A feast of wicked comedy

Paige is a socialite extraordinaire with a nasty streak that runs a mile deep. Tonight, she is reluctantly celebrating her husband’s best-selling book. The usual suspects have been invited for dinner – an artist, a scientist and a newsreader amongst them. As the entrées quiver on their plates, a stranger knocks on the door. The night will not end well.

Moira Buffini’s Dinner is a devilishly black satire on middle-class assumptions. Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, it will have you laughing hysterically one minute and jumping with shock the next. The knives are out, but nothing is sharper than the insults.

STC Resident Director Imara Savage completes a comedy hat-trick here at STC, following the uproariously funny productions After Dinner and Hay Fever. Leading the fine-dining fireworks is Caroline Brazier (ABC’s Rake), with Brandon Burke (Arms and the Man) and Bruce Spence (The Secret River) joining in for what promises to be a very wicked food fight.

“A delicious feast of comedy at its most heartless and macabre.”
The Telegraph, UK

Duration 1hr 40mins (no interval)
Warning This production includes strong language, herbal cigarettes, violence and adult themes including suicide. Please get in touch with us if you have any queries. If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help: Beyond Blue, Lifeline and Headspace. 

#STCDINNER

Pricing information

Single Ticket prices

Monday – Thursday performances
Adult $101
Seniors cardholder $92
Concession $81
Under 30 $79
Groups (10+ people) $86

Friday night & Saturday matinee performances
Adult $102
Seniors cardholder $93
Concession $82
Under 30 $80
Groups (10+ people) $87

Saturday evening
All tickets $108

Previews
All tickets $77

Standing room (no seating)
Monday to Saturday matinee performances $35
Saturday evening $40

Season Ticket prices
Season Tickets are no longer available to purchase.

Saturday evening A Reserve $84
Adult A Reserve $79
Concession $63
Seniors cardholder $72
Preview $61
Under 30 $61

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

Dates

Previews 11 Sep – 14 Sep 2017
Season 16 Sep – 28 Oct 2017

Performance start times
Preview performances 8pm
In-season performances Wed – Sat 8pm; Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 2pm

Pricing and ticket information

Single tickets prices

Monday – Thursday performances
Adult $101
Seniors cardholder $92
Concession $81
Under 30 $79
Groups (10+ people) $86

Friday night & Saturday matinee performances
Adult $102
Seniors cardholder $93
Concession $82
Under 30 $80
Groups (10+ people) $87

Saturday evening
All tickets $108

Previews
All tickets $77

Standing room (no seating)
Monday – Saturday matinee performances $35
Saturday evening $40

Season Ticket prices
Season Tickets are no longer available to purchase.

Saturday evening A Reserve $84
Adult A Reserve $79
Concession $63
Seniors cardholder $72
Preview $61
Under 30 $61

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 4 Sep 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
FREE
RSVP here

Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 25 Sep post-show
Mon 9 Oct post-show

Find out more about our Insight Events

Access Performances

Captioned performances
Wed 4 Oct 1pm
Fri 13 Oct 8pm

Audio described performance
Sat 14 Oct 2pm

Auslan interpreted performance
Thu 19 Oct 8pm

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Photo James Green
Production photos Brett Boardman

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.

 

The critics are saying...

★★★★ "With vicious repartee and wounding games, this is a dinner to remember." Limelight Magazine

"Intriguing." The Australian

"Savage’s cast performs flawlessly." Sydney Morning Herald 

"The performances are all excellent." Daily Review 

"A black satire of great sophistication and wit." Stage Noise 

See what audiences are saying... 

"Dinner is fantastic! Stunningly directed by Imara Savage, wonderful cast." Lisa via Twitter 

"Just saw Dinner, quirky, black, verbose and witty. Elegant set, atmospheric lighting, great cast. Themes en point, bravo." Maggie via Twitter

"Loved every minute of it. Go see it if you get a chance." Serena via Facebook

"Saw this Monday night, it was an absolute cracker." Anne via Facebook 

"It left us thoroughly challenged. Loved it." Leith via Facebook 

"Absolutely breathtakingly brilliant. Get a ticket if you can." Joanna via Facebook

"Saw it last night with my darling daughter and loved every minute. Clever play and clever acting. We laughed and laughed." Rosalie via Facebook

"Cracking production. Well done to everyone involved." Jacqueline via Facebook 

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