A Delicate Balance at Melbourne Theatre Company tickets
About A Delicate Balance
Sigrid Thornton (Mother Play), Erik Thomson (Packed to the Rafters) and Nadine Garner (The Doctor Blake Mysteries) lead a new rendition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy.
Lauded director Iain Sinclair (West Gate, A View from the Bridge) helms this taut rendition of__ Edward Albee’s__ Pulitzer Prize–winning dark comedy about a suburban house overflowing with guests, starring Sigrid Thornton (Mother Play), Erik Thomson (Packed to the Rafters) and Nadine Garner (The Doctor Blake Mysteries).
Wealthy couple Agnes and Tobias’s domestic life can be described as comfortable, though it is somewhat complicated by Agnes’s sister Claire having moved in with them. This precarious equilibrium is up-ended when their best friends Harry and Edna arrive, menaced by an inexplicable threat, in search of lodgings. Meanwhile, Agnes and Tobias’s adult daughter Julia, emerging from her fourth divorce, also seeks refuge in the family home. As the house fills up with residents, tensions rise and conversations evolve from amicable to acerbic – hinting at deeper, undisclosed wounds.
Inspired by real individuals from the playwright’s family, the play is animated by the idiosyncrasies and imperfections of its characters. This pitch-black tale of interpersonal fragility holds a mirror to the unspoken resentments and emotional evasiveness of today’s relationships.
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Start date
3rd April, 2027
End date
15th May, 2027
Venue
The Sumner | Southbank Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
Directions
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
More information about A Delicate Balance
Writer: Edward Albee
Director: Iain Sinclair
Set Designer: Christina Smith
Costume Desiginer & Associate Set Designer: Bianca Pardo
Composer & Sound Designer: Kelly Ryall
CAST
Nadine Garner, Erik Thomson, Sigrid Thornton
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is A Delicate Balance at?
A Delicate Balance is at Southbank's The Sumner | Southbank Theatre, which is located at 140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for A Delicate Balance?
A Delicate Balance tickets start at $80.
How do you get tickets for A Delicate Balance?
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How long is A Delicate Balance on for?
Tickets for A Delicate Balance are available through 15 May 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is A Delicate Balance accessible?
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
