In 2012 Andrea Demetriades makes her Sydney Theatre Company debut in Pygmalion, replacing Jessica Marais who had previously been announced for the iconic role of Eliza. Jessica has withdrawn from the show following the news that she is expecting her first child. Rehearsals for Pygmalion, directed by Peter Evans, commence before Christmas and the production is at Sydney Theatre from 31 January to 3 March 2012 (Opening Night: Saturday 4 February 2012).