The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?
2 Mar - 1 Apr 2023
Roslyn Packer Theatre
The Play
"Belly-hurting, brain-tickling... shockingly funny." ★★★★★ Time Out
"Genius in full flight" ★★★★ ½ Sydney Morning Herald
"A memorable performance of an unforgettable play…an early bid for play of the year" The Advertiser
"[Claudia Karvan is] nothing short of extraordinary" ★★★★ Limelight
Edward Albee's
THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA?
Directed by Mitchell Butel
“What have you done!?”
Claudia Karvan (Bump, Love My Way) takes the stage for the first time in 25 years in this electric, jaw-dropping, Tony Award-winning comedy from one of theatre’s darkest satirists, Edward Albee.
From the outside, Stevie and her husband Martin have the perfect middle-class marriage: a comfortable well-appointed home, a son they love and support, a little fame and notoriety for Martin’s work as an architect and – so they report – a healthy sex life.
But on the day he is to be honoured in a documentary about his work, Martin drops a bomb. He’s been fooling around with someone else – well…something else – and Stevie’s world immediately crumbles around her.
Edward Albee is considered by many to be the greatest American playwright of his generation and is the genius behind Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Here, he combines acerbic comedy, his feather-ruffling taste for the profane, and his signature sense for all our petty foibles in this explosive night of acting.
Directed by STCSA Artistic Director Mitchell Butel, The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia? is a ruthless and provocative dark comedy of manners that will leave every audience member agog, scandalised, and astonished.
Approx. duration 1 hr 40 mins (no interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Transgressive sexual references and references to bestiality, violence, strong language, references to sexual assault, adult themes, and theatrical blood. Subject to change. More info.
Ticket Information
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Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $98
Adult A Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $70
Under 30 $51
Preview $51
Mini Package prices
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $116
Adult B Reserve $111
Seniors cardholder $111
Pensioner/Student $84
Under 30 $61
Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $122
B Reserve $116
Preview performances
All tickets $61
Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $123
Adult B Reserve $117
Seniors card holder $117
Concession $89
Under 30 $65
Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $129
B Reserve $123
Preview performances
All tickets $65
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.
VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION
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Dates & Prices
DATES
Previews 2 – 3 Mar 2023
Season 6 Mar – 1 Apr 2023
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 40mins (no interval). Subject to change. More info.
Ticket Information
Book a ticket package of 3 or more plays to save on tickets, pay no fees and more.
Single tickets to this play are on sale now.
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $98
Adult A Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $70
Under 30 $51
Preview $51
Mini Package prices
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $116
Adult B Reserve $111
Seniors cardholder $111
Pensioner/Student $84
Under 30 $61
Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $122
B Reserve $116
Preview performances
All tickets $61
Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $123
Adult B Reserve $117
Seniors card holder $117
Concession $89
Under 30 $65
Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $129
B Reserve $123
Preview performances
All tickets $65
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.
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Captioned Performances
Tue 21 Mar, 6.30pm
Sat 25 Mar, 1.30pm
Creatives
Director Mitchell Butel
Set Designer Jeremy Allen
Costume Designer Ailsa Paterson
Lighting Designer Nigel Levings
Composer & Sound Designer Andrew Howard
With
Yazeed Daher, Claudia Karvan, Nathan Page, Mark Saturno
Marketing image Rene Vaile
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Events
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.
Night with the Artists
Mon 13 Mar, post-show
REVIEWS
"Belly-hurting, brain-tickling…shockingly funny"
"unmissable theatre"
★★★★★ Time Out
"Karvan’s performance is an unstoppable force"
"Genius in full flight"
★★★★ ½ Sydney Morning Herald
"[Nathan Page is] a perfect match for the play"
"Butel… gives the show a dangerous edge"
★★★★ Suzy Goes See
"[Claudia Karvan is] nothing short of extraordinary"
"[Nathan] Page accomplishes [a] Herculean task"
"Yazeed Daheer gives a gripping and commanding performance"
"Mark Saturno is strong and persuasive"
★★★★ Limelight
"A memorable performance of an unforgettable play…an early bid for play of the year" The Advertiser
"This show kept the audience in stitches" ★★★★★ Weekend Notes
"[A] masterclass from both Page and Karvan… [that] has the audience laughing out loud throughout" ★★★★ Glam Adelaide
"Jeremy Allen’s [set is] gorgeously detailed…his design and attention to detail are extraordinary"
"Nigel Levings’ exceptional lighting…is a subtle yet flawless touch"
InDaily
"Claudia Karvan is terrific" Stage Whispers (Sydney)
"A stellar cast and crew…bright, funny, and highly entertaining" Stage Whispers
"A triumph for set designer, Jeremy Allen" The Adelaide Show
"All four actors deliver solid performances, with Karvan’s skilful physicality a highlight" Collage Adelaide
"Extraordinary and amazing… Expert direction" Australian Stage
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