Cost of Living

A moving and beautifully written slice-of-life drama that deals with finding connection in an increasingly inaccessible world.

18 Jul - 18 Aug 2024

Wharf 1 Theatre

The Play

COST OF LIVING

By Martyna Majok
Directed by Priscilla Jackman and Dan Daw

A multi award-winning story of survival

Martyna Majok’s moving and impassioned investigation of human connection and life in an increasingly inaccessible world has its Australian premiere. Featuring and co-directed by Dan Daw (The Dan Daw Show), this brand new production will also feature Kate Hood (Escaped Alone and What If If Only) and Olivier Award-winning Philip Quast (Do not go gentle...).

Nominated for four Tony Awards for its smash-hit run on Broadway, and the winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Cost of Living follows the development of two relationships. Ani, a woman with an acquired disability, reconnects with her estranged husband Eddie who is battling feelings of guilt and loneliness. John, a wealthy Princeton student with cerebral palsy, hires Jess, a woman juggling multiple jobs just to stay afloat, as his carer.

In a series of intriguing and stirring vignettes, Majok carefully teases out the nuanced power dynamics, pathos and humour of these characters’ lives, whilst also painting a vivid portrait of austerity in the twenty-first century.

Daw joins forces with co-director Priscilla Jackman, the directorial mind behind 2022’s smash hit RBG: Of Many, One, to bring you one of the best pieces of new writing to emerge from the US in the last decade. At once urgently contemporary and timeless in its humanity, Cost of Living is an essential theatrical experience, not to be missed.

Approx. duration 1 hr 50 mins (no interval). Subject to change.
Content Frequent strong language, nudity, smoking. Subject to change.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Relaxed performances are open to everyone but include a more relaxed performance environment which may be more suitable for audiences with sensory considerations.
Auditorium doors remain open; some noise and movement is tolerated; patrons are free to come and go during the performance; house lights remain at low level and a quiet space is made available should you need to leave the performance.

No modifications will be made to the show itself and patrons are reminded that this performance may include strobe lighting, loud music and other theatrical effects.

11 Aug, 5.00pm

DATES

Previews 18 Jul 2024
Season 20 Jul – 18 Aug 2024

Night with the Artists
Tue 30 Jul, post-show

Captioned Performances
Tue 13 Aug, 6.30pm
Sat 17 Aug, 1.30pm

Audio Described Performances
Tue 6 Aug, 6.30pm

Auslan-Interpreted Performances
Thu 8 Aug, 7.30pm

Relaxed Performance
Sun 11 Aug, 5.00pm

Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 7.30pm; Sun 5pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm

SINGLE TICKET PRICES

Mon – Thu
Adult/Seniors Premium Reserve $115
Adult/Seniors A Reserve $105
Adult/Seniors B Reserve $90
Student/Concession Premium Reserve $85
Student/Concession A Reserve $75
Student/Concession B Reserve $60
Under 30s Premium Reserve $65
Under 30s A Reserve $55
Under 30s B Reserve $40

Fri & Sat evening
Premium Reserve $125
A Reserve $115
B Reserve $100

Sat Matinee & Sun
Adult/Seniors Premium Reserve $125
Adult/Seniors A Reserve $115
Adult/Seniors B Reserve $100
Student/Concession Premium Reserve $95
Student/Concession A Reserve $85
Student/Concession B Reserve $70
Under 30s Premium Reserve $75
Under 30s A Reserve $65
Under 30s B Reserve $50

Preview performances
Premium Reserve $63
A Reserve $55
B Reserve $50 

Groups Discount (10+ people)
Monday – Thursday
Premium $104
A Reserve $95
B Reserve $81

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

Season Ticket Prices

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Seniors discounts
Seniors discounts are an exclusive benefit for Season Ticket Holders. Seniors card holders (excluding Senior Savers Cards) save $5 for all performances except Previews, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
*Discount is off full-price tickets, excluding preview performances.

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: $0
Single ticket bookings: $8.50

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 seller for this event is Sydney Theatre Company. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. More info.

Co-Directors Priscilla Jackman and Dan Daw
Designer Michael Scott-Mitchell
Lighting Designer John Rayment

With
Dan Daw, Kate Hood, Philip Quast

Marketing image Brett Boardman, Gary Heery and Jo Duck

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