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The Picture of Dorian Gray

21 Jul — 15 Aug 2020

Roslyn Packer Theatre

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

By Oscar Wilde
Adapted and directed by Kip Williams

World premiere

A classic story gets a Wilde twist

Oscar Wilde’s century-old moral fable, packed with witticisms, is as devilishly wicked today as on its debut.

Seeing himself in a dazzling new portrait, an exquisite young man makes a Faustian wish for eternal youth. Dorian Gray throws himself into a life of wanton luxury drifting from the pampered salons of Victorian London to the darkest recesses of the capital, and revelling in the splendour of his beauty which remains forever golden. Meanwhile, the portrait – banished to an attic – becomes more and more grotesque.

This new interpretation of Wilde’s only novel is adapted and directed by Artistic Director Kip Williams. Collaborating once again with Eryn Jean Norvill (Suddenly Last Summer, Romeo and Juliet), Williams’ reimagining will see Norvill performing every role in the story in an audacious cascade of theatrical transformations. The inventive use of live video that made Suddenly Last Summer and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui so visually compelling will capture and amplify every move.

“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”  Lord Henry

Production Patron Frances Allan & Ian Narev

Approx. duration 1hr 45mins no interval. Subject to change. More info.
Content Adult themes, drug use. Subject to change. More info.

TICKET INFORMATION

2020 Season Tickets
This play is currently only available as part of a 2020 Season Ticket (a pack of 6 or more plays). Save at least 20% on full price single tickets, access the best available seats, get loads of flexibility and exclusive benefits through the year. More info.

Existing Season Ticket Holders have an exclusive renewal window from 10 Sep – 1 Oct. Season Tickets go on sale to everyone from 4 Oct. Access a 48-hour pre-sale by signing up to our enews.

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $88
Adult A Reserve $82
Seniors cardholder $74
Concession $65
Under 30 $45
Preview $45

Single tickets
Single tickets for this show go on sale on 4 Dec. Sign up to our enews for early access to tickets. 

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

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

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