Is God Is

A thrilling, high-powered, utterly engrossing tale of revenge from an award-winning US playwright.

15 Sep - 21 Oct 2023

Wharf 1 Theatre

The Play

"Thrilling, startling and irresistible: Don’t miss this landmark show" ★★★★★ The Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★★ The Age
★★★★1/2 Limelight
★★★★1/2ArtsHub
★★★★ Suzy Goes See

IS GOD IS

By Aleshea Harris
Co-Directed by Zindzi Okenyo and Shari Sebbens

Vengeance is theirs

Award-winning US playwright Aleshea Harris’ breakout hit, Is God Is, explodes onto the Wharf 1 stage for its Australian premiere production. A rollercoaster ride of thrills, kills and electric political thought, this play caused one New York Times critic to proclaim: “Step aside, Quentin Tarantino and Martin McDonagh.”

The recipient of the pre-eminent American Playwriting Foundation’s Relentless Award, Is God Is tells the vivid and violent story of twin sisters Racine and Anaia and their cross-country odyssey of revenge. They’re on a mission to track down their absent and abusive father to repay him for the brutality of their childhoods, and they’re not letting anyone get in their way.

In Harris’ own words, Is God Is takes its cues from “the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western, hip-hop and Afropunk”. With these tools she builds a moving and darkly comic depiction of the inheritance of trauma and spectacularly reclaims the trope of ‘the angry Black woman’ in a one-act, firecracker of a play.

Co-directed by Zindzi Okenyo and STC Resident Director Shari Sebbens, who wowed Darlinghurst Theatre Company audiences with seven methods of killing kylie jenner in 2021, Is God Is will star STC newcomers Henrietta Amevor and Masego Pitso, for a stylish, high-powered, utterly engrossing theatre experience that will have you balancing on the edge of your seat.

Approx. duration 1 hr 30 mins (no interval). Subject to change.
Content Violence, including domestic violence, suicide themes, drug use, frequent strong language, adult themes, theatrical smoke and haze, complete theatrical blackout. Subject to change.

Is God Is is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION

The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is of paramount importance. For full details on our safety measures please visit our Visitor Safety Information page.

Dates

Previews 15 – 18 Sep 2023
Season 20 Sep – 21 Oct 2023

Night with the Artists
Mon 9 Oct, post-show

Captioned Performances
Tue 17 Oct, 6.30pm
Sat 21 Oct, 1.30pm

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 1 hr 30 mins (no interval). Subject to change.

Ticket Information

Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $99
Seniors card holder $94
Concession $75
Under 30 $54

Fri & Sat performances
All tickets $104

Preview performances
All tickets $54

Nights at The Wharf: Under 30s
Under 30 tickets are also available on Fri 6 Oct, Fri 13 Oct & Fri 20 Oct

Groups Discount (10+ people)
Monday – Thursday
A Reserve $89

Please call the Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book groups.

Corporate entertainment packages are also available for this production.

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $93
Adult A Reserve $89
Seniors cardholder $84
Pensioner/Student $67
Under 30 $48
Preview $48

Mini Package prices
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $94
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $71
Under 30 $51

Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $98

Preview performances
All tickets $51

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8.50 online; $8.50 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

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. More info.

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

Co-Director Zindzi Okenyo, Shari Sebbens
Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Jenny Hector
Composer & Sound Designer Joe Paradise Lui
Assistant Director Kuda Mapeza
Fight Director Lyndall Grant
Intimacy Coordinator Amy Cater
Voice Coach Lisa Dallinger
Dialect Coach Amani Dorn
Community Engagement Consultant Effie Nkrumah
Community Engagement Associate Gillean Opoku

With
Henrietta Enyonam Amevor, Clare Chihambakwe, Kevin Copeland, Masego Pitso, Cessalee Stovall, Darius Williams, Patrick Williams, Grant Young

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 enews.

Nights at the Wharf

Fri 6 Oct, Fri 13 Oct & Fri 20 Oct, 9pm

Sydney Theatre Company presents Nights at The Wharf – three nights of post-show vibes on vibes on vibes.

A slick curation of DJs by Sounds of Afrobeats plus art, entertainment, and food, all in celebration of the Sydney season of Aleshea Harris’ electrifying play Is God Is. 

Join us on select Friday nights for this series of free events at The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, featuring multidisciplinary artists from the African diaspora.

Find out more

Night with the Artists

Mon 16 Oct, post-show

Chidiebube (Ebube) Uba will host this special Night with the Artists. The conversation will cover the making of Is God Is, the current theatre ecology and the shift in voices on stage. A short moderated Q&A with the audience will take place after the conversation with the cast. 

"Thrilling, startling and irresistible… this production moves like divine retribution and feels like a riot" ★★★★★ The Sydney Morning Herald

“Exhilarating, devastatingly funny and a rollicking good time" ★★★★★ The Age

"A marvellous cast" ★★★★ Suzy Goes See

"Co-directed with style and discipline" "Thrilling… Recommended without reservation." ★★★★1/2 Stage Noise

"A captivating tale of retribution with exceptional performances that draw you in" ★★★★ Time Out

★★★★1/2 Limelight

★★★★1/2 ArtsHub

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