MR BAILEY'S MINDER Tickets
About MR BAILEY'S MINDER
John Gaden returns to the Ensemble stage. In 2018 he performed alongside John Bell in Ensemble’s production of DIPLOMACY, now the national treasure and one of Australia’s greatest artists plays Leo Bailey in Debra Oswald’s poignant and funny play about what it takes to forgive and let go.
Leo has been ravaged by years of alcohol abuse, self-loathing and indulgent misbehaviour, and now needs round-the-clock care. Enter Therese, fresh out of prison and down to her last option, who takes up the challenge as Leo’s carer. Therese is determined to succeed – even if it means going head-to-head with Mr. Bailey.
Bristling with sharp humour and beautiful complexities, MR BAILEY’S MINDER is a bold reminder that underneath the brittle veneer, there are rich layers of human experience to unearth and discover.
Run time
2hrs 20mins (incl. interval)
Start date
28th July, 2023
End date
2nd September, 2023
Categories
Venue
Age
Recommended for ages 14+
Venue
Ensemble Theatre
Directions
Just a hop, skip and a jump north of the bridge from the CBD, Ensemble Theatre is situated in a heritage-listed boatshed on the water in Kirribilli.
TRAIN The next stop north after Wynyard Station, take the train to Milsons Point station, exit at Ennis Rd and it’s just a 5 minute walk down Willoughby Street.
FERRY The most scenic way to travel, treat yourself and jump on a ferry from Circular Quay to Milsons Point (a 10 – 15 minute walk) or Kirribilli Wharf (also, a 10 – 15 minute walk).
CAR There’s free (but time-limited) street parking all around the theatre. Please allow ample time to park before your performance or booking at Bayly’s Bistro.
More information about MR BAILEY'S MINDER
★★★★1/2 “Led by a superb cast, there is much warmth and heart in this latest revival, offering bouts of laughter and moments for plenty of tears” - Theatre Thoughts
★★★★ “Mr Bailey’s Minder and his laughter and tears make for one of the most popular Australian plays of this era and deservedly so” - Stage Noise
“...full of wit and sharp observation” - Limelight
“...more than worthy of this revival because it plumbs considerable depths in the relationship between artistry and humanity, and between baseness and forgiveness” - Sydney Morning Herald
Playwright: Debra Oswald
Director: Damien Ryan
Assistant Director: Margaret Thanos
Set & Costume Designer: Soham Apte
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Composer & Sound Designer: Daryl Wallis
Intimacy, Movement & Fight Director: Scott Witt
Stage Manager: Lauren Tulloh
Costume Supervisor: Renata Beslik
Costume Art Finisher: Sasha Wisniowski
Cast: John Gaden AO, Rachel Gordon, Albert Mwangi and Claudia Ware
Tickets
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