Stolen

A bold new production of this classic Australian play: a touching human story and an essential record of Australian history.

6 Jun - 6 Jul 2024

Wharf 1 Theatre

The Play

STOLEN

By Jane Harrison
Directed by Ian Michael

From home, from Country

Five adults stand in a darkened room, their childhoods playing out across the walls like shadows. Five suitcases in their hands, each filled with painful memories and forgotten histories. Five beds, perfectly made and ready to receive five children who have been torn away from their families. Five lives, stolen.

Sydney Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome back Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison (The Visitors) who first penned this classic Australian play in 1998. Following his breakout hit and STC directorial debut Constellations, STC Resident Director and Wilman Noongar man Ian Michael will helm this bold new production of a play that is just as powerful, moving, and vitally relevant as the day it premiered.

Stolen tells the stories of Jimmy, Ruby, Shirley, Sandy, and Anne: five members of the Stolen Generation, whose lives are irrevocably altered by their experiences in a social and political system that sought to erase their cultural identity forever.

With its script that slips seamlessly between the past and the present, and an incredible cast featuring Waanyi, Djiru, Kuku Yalanji and Yidinji actor Jarron Andy, Wongatha actor Mathew Cooper (Hubris & Humiliation), Truwulway and Nunga actor Kartanya Maynard (Amazon Prime’s Deadloch), Martu actor Stephanie Somerville (Chalkface), and Gamilaroi actor Megan Wilding (The Importance of Being Earnest), Stolen is essential viewing as a record of Australian history, a deeply touching human story, and a galvanizing light shone on the ongoing injustices faced by the First Nations people of this country.

Approx. duration 90 mins (no interval). Subject to change.
Content Strong language, racist language, depiction of suicide, references to child abuse, violence and intergenerational trauma. Subject to change.

DATES

Previews 6 – 10 Jun 2024
Season 13 Jun – 6 Jul 2024

Night with the Artists
Thu 27 Jun, post-show

Audio Described Performances
Sat 29 Jun, 2.30pm

Auslan-Interpreted Performances
Thu 4 July, 8pm

Performance start times
Preview performances 8pm
In-season evening performances Wed – Sat 8pm; Sun 5pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 2.30pm

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES

Tue 18 Jun, 11.30am
Wed 19 Jun, 11.30am
Tue 25 Jun, 11.30am
Tue 2 Jul, 11.30am

More info.

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.
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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.

Director Ian Michael
Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
Composer & Sound Designer James Brown
Movement Director Danielle Micich
Fight Director Tim Dashwood
Assistant Director Megan Sampson

With
Jarron Andy, Mathew Cooper, Kartanya Maynard, Stephanie Somerville, Megan Wilding

Marketing image Rene Vaile

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