THE LOVER AND THE DUMB WAITER at Ensemble Theatre Tickets
About THE LOVER AND THE DUMB WAITER
THE LOVER Trapped in the monotony of middle-class life, Richard and Sarah’s marriage is on its last legs. Perhaps a lover could reignite their corroding relationship… or is escape from their stifling existence just a fantasy?
Burning with intrigue and uneasy humour, Harold Pinter spins a dangerous game of cat and mouse in this steamy psychological drama.
THE DUMB WAITER Ben and Gus have a job to do. As they await instructions, their silence is disturbed by the rattle of a dumb waiter delivering peculiar food orders. Who is making demands for extravagant dishes when all the two men have is a packet of crisps?
As the intensity builds in Pinter’s comedy of claustrophobia, Ben and Gus begin to question everything… and so will you.
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
2nd May, 2025
End date
7th June, 2025
Venue
Ensemble Theatre
Accessibility
Ensemble Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, has wheelchair friendly seating and F row in our theatre has street level access.
Ensemble Theatre has a hearing loop which amplifies sound for specific areas of seating. If you have a hearing impairment please request seating within the hearing loop when booking. Receivers are also available from the Box Office and should be booked in advance. Please contact 0289183400 to discuss.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY 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.
BY 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).
BY 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 THE LOVER AND THE DUMB WAITER
★★★★ "When his work is done this well, Pinter makes most playwrights seem mere hacks." - The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ "A delightful double bill of Harold Pinter’s dark comedies." - Time Out
★★★★ "The audience is kept laughing and on the edge of their seats." - ArtsHub
★★★★½ "A terrific production and an eye-opening night." - Stage Noise
★★★★ “Jangles the nerves… gnaws the mind.” - (THE DUMB WAITER) The Telegraph
“A delicious satire of bourgeois norms.” - (THE LOVER) The Guardian
“Pinter is one of the most important playwrights of our time.” - The New York Times
Playwright: Harold Pinter
Director: Mark Kilmurry
Cast: Nicole da Silva, Gareth Davies & Anthony Taufa
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