The Sydney Theatre CompanyCloses Polly Stenham's TUSK TUSK, 9/4

The Sydney Theatre Company and Australian Theatre for Young People present TUSK TUSK by Polly Stenham. The show will run from August 13 - September 4, 2010. Sydney Theatre Company collaborates with Australian Theatre for Young People on Polly Stenham's absorbing tale of family loyalty, TUSK TUSK, as part of STC's Next Stage program, at Wharf 1 from 13 August to 4 September 2010.

In a new flat strewn with yet to be unpacked boxes, three children play hide and seek, expertly avoiding the unwanted attentions of prying adults. Within these walls they will battle one another in a bid to protect themselves from an unnamed enemy outside.

Dancing a fine line between hilarity and heartache, TUSK TUSK is the new play from 22-year-old British playwright, Polly Stenham (That Face). The play premiered to huge critical acclaim at The Royal Court Theatre, London, in March 2009.

Director Shannon Murphy's credits include Crestfall for Griffin Theatre Company and My Name Is Rachel Corrie for B Sharp and Bareboard Productions. She was Assistant Director on Sydney Theatre Company's Rabbit.

Director: Shannon Murphy. Set Designer: Jacob Nash. Costume Designer: Bruce McKinven. Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson. Composer/Sound Designer: Steve Francis.

The cast also includes Krew Boylan, Airlie-Jane Dodds, Marta Dusseldorp, Kai Lewins, Cameron Stewart, Miles Szanto, Zac Ynfante

Box Office 02 9250 1777 or sydneytheatre.com.au. Tickets will cost $26 - $45 (transaction fees may apply).