The Dismissal

EVENT CANCELLED 

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and current stay-at-home orders, the upcoming production of The Dismissal has been cancelled both in Sydney and in Canberra.

All ticket holders will be contacted via email with ticket return options. Our Box Office is extremely busy fielding a high volume of requests, please await our contact. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

THE DISMISSAL
AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY

Book by Blake Erickson & Jay James-Moody
Music & Lyrics by Laura Murphy
Conceived and Directed by Jay James-Moody

World Premiere

It’s time!

Canberra, 11 November 1975. As Gough Whitlam delivers his iconic speech decrying his dismissal as Prime Minister, a mighty crowd of reporters throngs the steps of Parliament House. Chief amongst them, one of the 1970’s most iconic larrikins: Norman Gunston.

Fast forward to Sydney, 2021. The Gold Logie winner and Wollongong’s favourite son returns, played by the hilarious Matthew Whittet, to narrate a rollicking, razor-sharp musical account of Australia’s great constitutional crisis. Fans of political satire will revel in this all singing, all dancing, all mud-slinging retelling of Canberra’s most controversial moment.

A co-production with independent music theatre powerhouse Squabbalogic, The Dismissal revives the full rogues gallery of 70s Australian politics: ambitious Whitlam, seductive Malcolm Fraser, duplicitous silver-fox Sir John Kerr, and even Her Majesty QEII as you’ve never seen her.

The Dismissal is equal parts toe-tapping time travel and a nuanced commentary on Australia’s place in the world today. With unimpeachable wit and a cracking original score, this world-premiere reckoning for the nation’s soul is set to be a sensational night out.

Approx. duration 2hrs 30mins (including interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Adult themes, coarse language, theatrical haze and strobe lighting. Subject to change. More info.

The Dismissal was commissioned and developed by Squabbalogic with the support of the Russell Mills Foundation, Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation and Create NSW.

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 strongly recommended: NSW Health strongly recommends that all audience members over 12 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

2021 Act 2 Ticket Packages
Book an Act 2 Season Ticket of 4+ plays and get best value on tickets, pay no transaction fees, and enjoy exclusive benefits all year round.
Or book a Mini Package of 2 or 3 plays to get a taste of the season, pay no transaction fees, and save on tickets. 

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $89
Adult A Reserve $86
Seniors cardholder $81
Pensioner/Student $67
Under 30 $44
Preview $44

Mini Package prices
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $91
Seniors cardholder $85
Pensioner/Student $71
Under 30 $46

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $94

Preview performances
All tickets $46

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

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $99

Preview performances
All tickets $49

Transaction fees may apply
Act 2 Season Ticket and Mini Package bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter