Home Im Darling

This incisive and entertaining Olivier award-winning new comedy is full of big skirts and even bigger questions.

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The Play

★★★★ A “glorious” and “triumphant” performance by Andrea Demetriades - Time Out
★★★★ Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ Limelight

HOME, I’M DARLING

By Laura Wade
Directed by Jessica Arthur

Everything new is old again

Judy is a picture-perfect ‘50s housewife. She spends her days making the perfect devilled eggs, mixing the perfect Screwdrivers and being the perfect homemaker to her husband Johnny. They’re totally happy with their pastel-hued life. The only problem is, it’s not the 1950s, it’s now, and Judy and Johnny’s dream world is starting to come apart at the perfectly sewed seams.

Originally planned for our 2020 season, Home, I’m Darling is an Olivier Award-winning play full of big skirts and even bigger questions. How can we cope with the pressures of modern life? What do we lose in the present when we pine for the past? And can you get stains out of a shirt with just lemon juice and baking soda? In a post-lockdown world playwright Laura Wade’s incisive and entertaining look at the reasons we shy away from the world feels all the more relevant.

Helmed by Resident Director Jessica Arthur (Wonnangatta) with an ensemble including Andrea Demetriades (Arms and the Man) and Anthony Taufa (How to Rule the World), this witty, highly-original and thought-provoking comedy takes a look at the complexity of women’s choices and the dangers of nostalgia through distinctly rose-coloured glasses.

“An amusing, affecting, inspiring evening of soft gingham and hard truths.”  The Times UK

Approx. duration 2hrs 30mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Infrequent strong language, herbal cigarettes. Subject to change. More info. 

VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION

100% audience capacity: STC is performing at 100% capacity in line with the current NSW Government Public Health Order. We encourage you to consider your comfort levels in a busy theatre setting before attending.

Face masks are compulsory. NSW Health has mandated compulsory mask-wearing at indoor places and all audience members over 12 will be required to wear a mask in our foyers and theatres, including during the performance. Please bring a face mask with you.

The situation is constantly evolving and safety measures may change before your performance. Please check the most up-to-date Visitor Safety Measures prior to your visit.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $96
B Reserve $90
Seniors cardholder $90
Concession $75
Under 30 $49

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $93

Preview performances
All tickets $49

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

DATES

Previews 6 – 9 Apr 2021
Season 12 Apr – 15 May 2021

Performance start times
Preview performances 8pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 8pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm

Approx. duration 2hrs 30mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info

TICKET INFORMATION

Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $96
B Reserve $90
Seniors cardholder $90
Concession $75
Under 30 $49

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $93

Preview performances
All tickets $49

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
$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 [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.

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.

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Captioned performances
Tue 4 May 2021, 6.30pm
Sat 15 May 2021, 1.30pm

Audio described performance
Fri 14 May 2021, 8pm

CREATIVE TEAM

 

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Jessica Arthur

Director

 

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Genevieve Blanchett

Designer 

 

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Verity Hampson

Lighting Designer

 

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James Brown

Composer & Sound Designer

 

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Justice Jones

Assistant Director

 

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Leslie Bell

Choreographer

 

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Danielle Roffe

Voice and Accent Coach

 

CAST

 

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Gareth Davies

Marcus

 

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Andrea Demetriades

Judy

 

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Chantelle Jamieson

Fran

 

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Tracy Mann

Sylvia

 

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Kirsty Marillier

Alex

 

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Anthony Taufa

Johnny

 

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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 29 Mar 6.30pm
Neilson Family Gallery, The Wharf
FREE, but bookings are essential as capacity is limited.
Book tickets 

Night with the Artists
Mon 19 Apr 6.30pm
Mon 26 Apr 6.30pm

★★★★  “A searing critique of nostalgia ... Genevieve Blanchett’s spectacular set and costumes, alongside immaculate lights, music, and choreography, are a crucial foil to the finely tuned dialogue ... Director Jessica Arthur draws strong performances from the ensemble cast." Andrea Demetriades’ Judy is “a dazzlingly perfect creation." Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★ Andrea Demetriades is "glorious as Judy. In a triumphant performance, she conveys all the difficult layers, able to accommodate our conflicting feelings about a woman and her dubious choices, keeping us simultaneously challenged, enthralled and entertained." Time Out

★★★★ “A roundly entertaining and sumptuous-looking comic foray into the false calls of nostalgia.” Limelight

"The production is high-end in all respects. Designer Genevieve Blanchett’s split-level doll’s house set is appropriately fabulous ... Her costume designs for Judy are wow-worthy." Audrey Journal

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