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
Approx. duration 1hr 45mins no interval. Subject to change. More info.
Content Adult themes, drug use. Subject to change. More info.
TICKET INFORMATION
2020 Ticket Packages - book more and save!
A Season Ticket of 6+ plays saves you at least 20% on full price single tickets, with loads of flexibility and exclusive benefits through the year. Or book a Mini Package of 3 – 5 plays. More info.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $88
Adult A Reserve $82
Seniors cardholder $74
Concession $65
Under 30 $45
Preview $45
Mini Package prices
Fri & Sat A Reserve $99
Adult A Reserve $92.70
Seniors cardholder $83.70
Concession $73.80
Under 30 $48
Preview $48
Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $103
B Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $93
Concession $82
Under 30 $50
Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $110
B Reserve $100
Preview performances
All tickets $50
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8 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.
DATES
Previews 21 – 24 Jul 2020
Season 27 Jul – 15 Aug 2020
Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm
Approx. duration 1hr 45mins (no interval). Subject to change. More info.
TICKET INFORMATION
2020 Ticket Packages - book more and save!
A Season Ticket of 6+ plays saves you at least 20% on full price single tickets, with loads of flexibility and exclusive benefits through the year. Or book a Mini Package of 3 – 5 plays. More info.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $88
Adult A Reserve $82
Seniors cardholder $74
Concession $65
Under 30 $45
Preview $45
Mini Package prices
Fri & Sat A Reserve $99
Adult A Reserve $92.70
Seniors cardholder $83.70
Concession $73.80
Under 30 $48
Preview $48
Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $103
B Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $93
Concession $82
Under 30 $50
Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $110
B Reserve $100
Preview performances
All tickets $50
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
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
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 boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au. Please quote your booking reference number.
Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats.
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.
Director Kip Williams
Designer Marg Horwell
Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper
Composer & Sound Designer Stefan Gregory
Video Designer David Bergman
Dramaturg Eryn Jean Norvill
Production Dramaturg Paige Rattray
Assistant Director Ian Michael
With
Eryn Jean Norvill
Marketing image Rene Vaile
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INSIGHT EVENTS
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Pre-season Briefing
Mon 13 Jul 6.45pm
Richard Wherrett Studio
FREE, but bookings are essential as capacity is limited.
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Night with the Artists
Mon 3 Aug post-show
