First love: joyous, sweet and youthful. Two boys from neighbouring mobs, puffed up with teenage giddiness, poised on the edge of a world about to change. Their budding love taking root in Country that is about to be declared ‘Australia’.
Following a celebrated premiere season at Griffin Theatre Company, this production is the Sydney Theatre Company debut of Palawa playwright, Dylan Van Den Berg. Directed with subtlety and sophistication by Declan Greene and Wiradjuri and Worimi theatremaker Amy Sole, and featuring Pertame and Tiwi actor Joseph Althouse (The Visitors), Whitefella Yella Tree is “subtle, clever and straight to the heart” (ArtsHub).
1hr 30min. No Interval.
19th September, 2025
18th October, 2025
Wharf 1 Theatre is on Level 2 of The Wharf. The majority of patrons will enter via Doors 1 and 2 which can be reached most directly via the lift at the end of The Wharf. This provides level access from the exterior apron of The Wharf at Ground Level, right up to the Theatre on Level 2.
We also have a level access point to Wharf 1 Theatre through Door 3 for people seated in A row, which allows patrons to go directly into the theatre. Access to Door 3 is only on request and these requests should be made at the Box Office at the time of booking.
Level access to Level 1 is via any of the three lifts along the exterior of The Wharf. Each of these lifts can be accessed via ground floor, however the lift at the end of The Wharf provides the most direct access.
Please inform the Sydney Theatre Company Box Office at least 24 hours in advance to ensure they are able to assist your needs. Call on (02) 9250 1777 or email boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY BUS: Bus routes 324 and 325 stop directly outside The Wharf Theatres.
BY METRO: The new Barangaroo Metro station has made it easier than ever, and is just an 8-minute walk from the Wharf Theatres.
BY TRAIN OR FERRY: The Wharf Theatres are a brisk 15 minute walk from both Circular Quay and Wynyard stations.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available outside The Wharf and Roslyn Packer Theatre on Hickson Road. Make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance starting time as it can take more than 10 minutes to park, get to the theatre and be seated in time.
★★★★ “As they fall in love with each other, we fall in love with them.” - The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★½ “It is the best of theatre writing... subtle, clever and straight to the heart.” - ArtsHub
★★★★ “Exceptional work all-round; a uniquely Australian story told by a largely Indigenous cast and crew... I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I left the theatre.” - The Queer Review
Written by: Dylan Van Den Berg
Directors: Declan Greene & Amy Sole
Designer: Mason Browne
Lighting Co-Designers: Kelsey Lee & Katie Sfetkidis
Composer & Sound Designer: Steve Toulmin
Dramaturg: Andrea James
Cast: Joseph Althouse
Marketing image: Derek Henderson
Whitefella Yella Tree was developed as part of Griffin Studio, an initiative of Griffin Theatre Company, with support from the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and Griffin Studio donors, and through Melbourne Theatre Company’s Cybec Electric Play Reading Series. The premiere production was supported by Griffin Theatre Company’s Production Partner program.
Whitefella Yella Tree runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Whitefella Yella Tree is at Sydney's Wharf 1 Theatre - Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, which is located at Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, Sydney, 2000.
Whitefella Yella Tree tickets start at $70.
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