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ENSEMBLE THEATRE

78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Sydney, New South Wales 2061

Upcoming Shows

84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road
May 1 – Jun 13, 2026

When a wise-cracking New York writer and a reserved London bookdealer strike up a correspondence over their shared love of dusty old books, neither expects...

The Dapto Chaser
Jun 29 – Jul 25, 2026

The Dapto Chaser is a biting black comedy by award-winning playwright Mary Rachel Brown about chasing dreams, racking up debts, and the cut-throat world of...

The Roommate
The Roommate
Jun 19 – Jul 25, 2026

The Roommate is the Australian premiere of a dark comedy by playwright Jen Silverman. Directed by Lee Lewis, the production stars Lucy Bell (Honour, The...


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Review: You'll be walking the plank if you miss Hayes' THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


by Kym Vaitiekus - May 18, 2026

Ship Ahoy the Masterful HMS Hayes and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. A bountiful night of shenanigans, merriment, and joy....

REVIEW: Reuben Kaye Delivers Another Intelligent And Insightful Cabaret with His Latest Show HARD TO SWALLOW


by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026

HARD TO SWALLOW is the latest cabaret from Reuben Kaye and it is everything audiences have come to expect from the incredibly intelligent performer who blends ‘no holds barred’ political and social commentary with clever new music and a liberal dose of fabulously funny filth. ...

REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS


by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026

Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. ...

REVIEW: THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion


by Kym Vaitiekus - May 07, 2026

THE OTHER SIDE OF ME delivers a powerful triple threat: sublime choreography, an emotional story and impassioned performers. identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion...

REVIEW: Disney’s THE LION KING Returns To Sydney To Delight A New Generation With Julie Taymor’s Award Winning Production


by Jade Kops - April 25, 2026

Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.  ...

Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! - a theatrical pitch you can't miss


by Kym Vaitiekus - April 17, 2026

A sharp, hilarious musical about the chaos of creating GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!...

Review: ANASTASIA, The Fairytale Imagining Of The Last Romanov Arrives In Sydney


by Jade Kops - April 11, 2026

ANASTASIA is Stephen Flaherty (Music), Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally’s (Book) musical theatre fairytale imagining of the last Romanov, inspired by 20th Century Fox Animation’s 1997 movie of the same name....

REVIEW: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Or Red Flag Alert… Jez Butterworth’s THE RIVER Takes Time To Digest


by Jade Kops - April 08, 2026

The purpose of Jez Butterworth’s 2012 play THE RIVER is as elusive as its subject matter, the Sea Trout. ...

REVIEW: Fabulously Feminist Classic Australian Novel, MY BRILLIANT CAREER Is Given The Musical Theatre Treatment And It Is Brilliant.


by Jade Kops - April 05, 2026

Miles Franklin’s best known work, MY BRILLIANT CAREER is given the musical theatre treatment for a modern age by Sheridan Harbridge (Book), Dean Bryant (Book and Lyrics) and Mathew Frank (Music) and the outcome is amazing. ...

BETTE AND JOAN – fame, fear, fervour, and feuding


by Kym Vaitiekus - April 02, 2026

BETTE AND JOAN – fame, fear, fervour, and feuding. This famous Hollywood feud delves into the unique paths of these two movie icons....

Past Shows

Bette & Joan
Bette & Joan
Mar 20 – Apr 25, 2026

In Hollywood’s Golden Age, two queens reigned supreme — Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Before What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? lit up cinemas, their...

The Social Ladder
The Social Ladder
Jan 23 – Mar 14, 2026

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present legendary Australian playwright David Williamson’s brand-new social satire, The Social Ladder, a cutting dissection of the fragile performance of...

Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Nov 28 – Jan 11, 2026

Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned 1950’s film, Jeffrey Hatcher’s spine-tingling new adaptation is crackling with suspense, intrigue and unexpected surprises. The ever-so-charming Tony Wendice has...

Fly Girl
Fly Girl
Oct 17 – Nov 22, 2025

Fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off as Ensemble Theatre presents Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore’s brand-new comedy Fly Girl, a soaring celebration of...

How to Plot a Hit in Two Days
How to Plot a Hit in Two Days
Aug 29 – Oct 11, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present the world premiere of Australian playwright Melanie Tait’s ludicrously funny new comedy, How to Plot a Hit in Two...

True West
True West
Sep 8 – Oct 11, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is delighted to present True West, a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor Sam...

Emerald City
Emerald City
Jul 18 – Aug 23, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present David Williamson’s 1980s classic play, Emerald City, an iconic tale of ambition, power and the quest for success, from...

Primary Trust
Primary Trust
Jun 19 – Jul 12, 2025

Fresh from its critically acclaimed debut season in New York City, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning...

The Half-Life of Marie Curie
The Half-Life of Marie Curie
Jun 13 – Jul 12, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s The Half-Life of Marie Curie, a heartfelt tale of female friendship and empowerment...

The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
Mar 21 – Apr 26, 2025

Following the success of Suddenly Last Summer, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present one of the most iconic dramas of the 20th century, the timeless...

The Heartbreak Choir
The Heartbreak Choir
Nov 29 – Jan 12, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is presenting Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship, from 29th November 2024 – 12th January 2025. Audience...

The Heartbreak Choir
The Heartbreak Choir
Nov 29 – Jan 12, 2025

Ensemble Theatre is presenting Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship, from 29th November 2024 – 12th January 2025. Audience...

McGuffin Park
McGuffin Park
Oct 18 – Nov 23, 2024

In the small Australian town of McGuffin Park, the local council is thrown into disarray when the mayor suddenly resigns a week before the mid-term...

Colder Than Here
Colder Than Here
Sep 16 – Oct 12, 2024

Faced with a life-threatening illness, Myra focuses on getting her affairs in order. Her quirky family on the other hand, remain absorbed in their own...

The Queen's Nanny
The Queen's Nanny
Sep 6 – Oct 12, 2024

From the writer who brought us hits The Appleton Ladies Potato Race and A Broadcoast Coup, The Queen’s Nanny follows the life of Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford, the nanny of...

Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya
Jul 26 – Aug 31, 2024

Celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith breathes new life into Chekhov’s tragicomedy, Uncle Vanya, premiering at Ensemble Theatre from 26 July to 31 August. Led by Ensemble...

Master Class | Ensemble Theatre
Master Class | Ensemble Theatre
Jun 14 – Jul 20, 2024

Ensemble Theatre is excited to present Terrence McNally’s Tony award-winning play, Master Class, offering an explosive homage to the legendary opera singer Maria Callas and...

Switzerland
Switzerland
May 3 – Jun 8, 2024

Ensemble Theatre brings Switzerland, a gripping psychological thriller from renowned Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith to the stage, from 3 May to 8 June.Inspired by the...

Ulster American
Ulster American
May 13 – Jun 8, 2024

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present acclaimed Northern Irish playwright David Ireland’s Ulster American, a savage satire exposing the fragile egos and abuses of power...

Benefactors
Benefactors
Jun 16 – Jul 22, 2023

Ensemble Theatre is pleased to present Benefactors, a witty and funny production written by Michael Frayn, creator of international hits, Copenhagen and Noises Off, on...

Clyde's
Clyde's
May 5 – Jun 10, 2023

This May, Ensemble Theatre presents the Australian premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway comedy, Clyde’s; a fiery, sandwich-slinging social commentary by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner,...

Suddenly Last Summer
Suddenly Last Summer
May 15 – Jun 10, 2023

Ensemble Theatre is delighted to bring to the stage Tennessee Williams’ gothic melodrama, Suddenly Last Summer, on from 15th May to 10th June 2023.  Directed by...

Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica
Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica
Mar 10 – Apr 29, 2023

A battle of the genres between classical and country takes centre stage in Ensemble Theatre’s romantic comedy by David Williamson, Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica,...

Philip Quast: The Road I Took
Philip Quast: The Road I Took
Mar 19 – Mar 29, 2023

Ensemble Theatre presents Philip Quast: The Road I Took, a one-man show featuring songs and stories from musical theatre royalty and three-time winner of the...

A Broadcast Coup
A Broadcast Coup
Jan 26 – Mar 4, 2023

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to stage the long-awaited world premiere of writer and broadcaster, Melanie Tait’s thought-provoking, sharp comedy, A BROADCAST COUP, from 26th January...

Boxing Day BBQ
Boxing Day BBQ
Dec 5 – Jan 15, 2023

Ensemble Theatre is celebrating the festive season with the world premiere of Sam O’Sullivan’s BOXING DAY BBQ from 5th December – 15th January.This new Australian...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 25 – Dec 30, 2022

Ensemble Theatre is celebrating the festive season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL from 25th November to 30th December.Adapted for the...

The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Oct 14 – Nov 19, 2022

Regarded as one of the most significant plays of the twentieth century, Harold Pinters THE CARETAKER follows three men trapped in a room, and the...

Photograph 51
Photograph 51
Sep 2 – Oct 8, 2022

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present Anna Zieglers play PHOTOGRAPH 51, inspired by the true story of scientist Rosalind Franklins discovery of the structure of...

The One
The One
Jul 22 – Aug 27, 2022

The OneMels got a lot on her plate. Between the anxiety-inducing return of her mother from their old home in Malaysia, her brother Erics mysterious...

A Doll's House
A Doll's House
Jun 10 – Jul 16, 2022

Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsens A DOLLS HOUSE by one...

Videos


Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout in Sydney, Australia Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout
Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11)
Savior in Sydney, Australia Savior
Belvoir Theatre (5/16-6/14)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Sydney, Australia A Midsummer Night's Dream
Seymour Centre (5/20-5/29)
PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" in Sydney, Australia PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue"
TikTok Entertainment Centre (8/15-8/16)
Little Miss Typecast in Sydney, Australia Little Miss Typecast
The Substation (6/10-6/12)
Disney Presents The Lion King - Auslan Interpreted Performance in Sydney, Australia Disney Presents The Lion King - Auslan Interpreted Performance
Capitol Theatre, Sydney (8/12-8/12)
The Merry Widow in Sydney, Australia The Merry Widow
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/08-8/18)
FREAK OUT! in Sydney, Australia FREAK OUT!
Eternity Playhouse (6/12-6/13) PHOTOS VIDEOS
To Kill A Mockingbird  in Sydney, Australia To Kill A Mockingbird
Genesian Theatre (5/29-7/04)
Rigoletto in Sydney, Australia Rigoletto
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/21-8/21)