19.10.23
Pricey Grif-friend,
Alex right here, Entrance of Home Supervisor of our rag-tag bunch of theatremakers. You in all probability know me because the “man with the large again paddock voice” (precise suggestions from somebody who attended the venue) doing the pre-show announcement within the lobby earlier than you head upstairs. Good to know the abilities I’ve in my performing profession turn out to be useful in my day job too!
We’re on the house stretch for 2023! The unimaginable Blaque Showgirls is in its closing week, having been prolonged as a consequence of well-liked demand. When you haven’t caught Nakkiah Lui’s glitzy, camp, ridiculous, poignant, highly effective, crass, enjoyable, political romp you then solely have a few days to take action—get reserving for the previous few performances as it’s closing this Saturday 21 October. To have this glorious crew of First Nations creatives within the theatre has been an absolute pleasure and audiences have felt the identical, giving some wonderful suggestions to our Entrance of Home crew: “So good hey! I beloved it, tremendous foolish and tremendous enjoyable, want extra exhibits like that. Nonetheless one thing to say too although!”, “It was f***ing chaos, however in the absolute best method!”, “Lethal bruz! Lethal!”
These conversations with you all within the lobby after the present are among the best elements of my job, and I stay up for many extra in 2024. The return season of Suzie Miller‘s Jailbaby in January will little question stir extra discussions of our justice system and the cycles of drawback that feed into it—some highly effective reactions to the primary season included gems like “So highly effective, so well-written, so nicely carried out. One of the vital highly effective exhibits I’ve seen”, “Phwoar. Sensible. I educated in regulation, I’ve labored in prisons, and you may actually inform Suzie’s work is knowledgeable by actual expertise. It was the identical with Prima Facie”, and “It’s a narrative that must be advised.”
Then, from February to April, the SBW Stables Theatre will host a Darlinghurst epic—The Lewis Trilogy by Louis Nowra. I’m actually trying ahead to listening to your ideas as you immerse yourselves in a full day (or three separate nights) of basic Australian storytelling—an unforgettable technique to say a brief goodbye to our beloved quirky theatre earlier than the thrilling redevelopment that kicks off as soon as the Trilogy has its curtain name. However by no means concern! Our post-show dissections and ruminations will nonetheless be taking place in different foyers round Sydney as Griffin goes on the street to Carriageworks for swim, to our neighbours at Hayes Theatre Co for Flat Earthers: The Musical and to the Wharf for a return season—Golden Blood.
We wish you to be part of these conversations with us! And one of the best ways to do it’s with a subscription to our 2024 Season! You’ll additionally get further perks like cheaper ticket costs, discounted drinks on the Stables, and entry to reductions and gives from our great companions at Luc San, P&V Wine + Liquor Retailers, Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Lodge Indigo Potts Level, Pinchgut Opera and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
There are such a lot of causes to leap on board with us on our journey to the Stables and past in 2024! I stay up for seeing you, to elevating a glass and having a superb outdated yarn about the very best Aussie theatregoing.
Cheers!
Alex
Alex Bryant-Smith
Entrance of Home Supervisor
