Banging Denmark

What happens when a pickup artist seeks relationship advice from a feminist academic? This hilariously explicit new comedy examines our understanding of the ‘female mind’.

The Studio, Sydney Opera House

The Play

★★★★ “Extremely funny” SMH


★★★★1/2 “Gutsy and hilarious” Audrey Journal


★★★★ “Crackles with joy” The Guardian

 

BANGING DENMARK

 

By Van Badham
Directed by Jessica Arthur

 

World premiere

 

A battle of the sexless

Ish Madigan is a feminist academic writing a thesis on computer games. Jake Newhouse is a full-time management consultant and part-time pickup artist. They’re not exactly best friends.

 

But when Jake’s latest crush – a brilliant Danish librarian – doesn’t respond to his usual seduction techniques, he knows he needs help. Jake asks Ish to coach him in feminist-friendly flirtation. He’ll pay. And Ish needs the money.

 

So, what’s stopping her? Oh, you know, just ethics, morals and every fibre of her being.

 

From the pen of Australian playwright and social commentator Van Badham comes this hilariously explicit new comedy. Banging Denmark is a swinging satire on the men who claim to understand the ‘female mind’ and the online culture that inspires them.

 

STC Resident Director Jessica Arthur (Lethal Indifference) directs a fabulously funny cast including Amber McMahon (Accidental Death of an Anarchist), Megan Wilding (Blackie Blackie Brown) and Michelle Lim Davidson (Top Girls, ABC’s Utopia). Swipe right.

 

Approx. duration 1hr 40 mins (no interval). Subject to change. More info


Content warning Strong language, adult themes, sexual references, theatrical haze. Subject to change. More info

 

TICKETS

 

Mon – Thu performances
A Reserve tickets $45
B Reserve tickets $40
Under 30 $35

 

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve tickets $45
B Reserve tickets $40

 

Preview performances
All tickets $35

 

Restricted view seats

These seats have an impeded view of certain scenes. Please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 with any questions.
$25

 

Standing room tickets
Standing Room ticketholders are required to stand for the duration of the performance, seating will not be provided.
Preview performances $16
Mon – Sat matinee performances $18
Sat evening performances $20

 

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

 

 

DATES

 

Previews 26 - 30 Jul 2019
Season 1 Aug - 24 Aug 2019

 

Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon – Sat 7.30pm
Matinee performances Wed & Sat 1.30pm

 

Approx. duration 1hr 40 mins (no interval). Subject to change. More info

 

TICKET INFORMATION

 

Mon – Thu performances
A Reserve tickets $45
B Reserve tickets $40
Under 30 $35

 

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve tickets $45
B Reserve tickets $40

 

Preview performances
All tickets $35

 

Restricted view seats
Restricted view seats have an impeded view of certain scenes. Please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 with any questions.
$25

 

Standing room tickets
Standing Room ticketholders are required to stand for the duration of the performance, seating will not be provided.
Preview performances $16
Mon – Sat matinee performances $18
Sat evening performances $20

 

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
$7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

 

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event are Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Opera House. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. More info

 

General terms and conditions for tickets and attendance at Sydney Opera House events
For further information on general terms and detail on resale restrictions please visit the Sydney Opera House website.

 

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.

 

 

CREATIVE TEAM

 

Jessica-Arthur-105x115

Jessica Arthur

Director

 

Renee MULDER_105x115

Renée Mulder

Designer

 

Veronique-Benett-105x115

Veronique Benett

Lighting Designer

 

Clemence-Williams-105x115

Clemence Williams

Composer & Sound Designe

 

Tasnim-Hossain-105x115

Tasnim Hossain

Assistant Director

 

CAST

 

Michelle-Lim-Davidson-105x115

Michelle Lim Davidson

Anne Toft

 

Patrick-Jhanur-105x115

Patrick Jhanur

Toby Bello

 

Amber-McMahon-105x115

Amber McMahon

Ishtar Madigan

 

TJ-Power-105x115

TJ Power

Jake Newhouse/ Guy DeWitt

 

Megan-Wilding-105x115

Megan Wilding

Denyse Kim

 

 

 

 

Marketing image 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.

 

 

INSIGHT EVENTS

 

We offer a range of free and ticketed events designed to give you further insight into our plays. Find out more about our Insight Events.  

 

Pre-season Briefing
Mon 22 Jul 6.45pm
Richard Wherrett Studio
FREE, but bookings are essential as capacity is limited.
Book tickets

 

Night with the Actors
Tue 6 Aug post-show
Tue 20 Aug post-show

★★★★ “Extremely funny” SMH

 

★★★★1/2 “Gutsy and hilarious” Audrey Journal

 

★★★★ “a hilarious look at modern dating" Time Out

 

★★★★ “crackles with joy" The Guardian

 

“Banging Denmark ultimately succeeds as an experience thanks to Badham’s crackingly funny dialogue, and the insight into the web’s seamy underside that she’s able to provide as a feminist critic,” Limelight

 

"Van Badham's new play, directed by Jessica Arthur, is a cheerful farce about sexual harassment, internet trolling and sexual predation, if you can imagine such a thing. If you can't, then you should see it because it is very funny." The Australian

 

Praise for Van Badham

 

"One of the leading voices of her generation." Time Out London

 

"A major talent." The Guardian

 

"The brilliant Australian playwright." The Independent

 

 

Buy tickets for {% week.daySelectedInfo.formattedDate %}

{% formatPerformanceDateTime(performance.dateTime) %}
{% 'Add to my cart' %}
  • Tickets available
  • Multiple performance times
  • Limited availability
  • Allocation Exhausted