TRUE WEST at Ensemble Theatre tickets
About TRUE WEST
40 miles east of Los Angeles, Austin has found a writing oasis in his mother’s empty home while she’s abroad. His latest film project has the potential to sell big in Hollywood. In the peace and quiet of the desert, he taps away at his typewriter — until the silence is shattered by his wayward brother, Lee, stumbling unexpectedly through the door. As they fight for control over each other, the pair are swept up in a volatile tornado of flared tempers, resentment and self-loathing destruction.
Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard pits brother against brother in this critically acclaimed and muscular exploration of masculinity in America. Directed by Iain Sinclair (THE CARETAKER), this is a timeless modern classic not to be missed.
Run time
1hr 35min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
8th September, 2025
End date
11th October, 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.
A hearing loop amplifies sound to seats throughout the theatre. Please contact 02 8918 3400 if you would like to use this service and a receiver will be available to collect from the Box Office.
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 TRUE WEST
★★★★½ "raw and palpable — an utterly absorbing experience" - Suzy Goes See
“Shepard’s writing and his vision are as powerful as ever” - The New Yorker
“a Pinteresque air of brooding menace” - The Guardian
Writer: Sam Shepard
Director: Iain Sinclair
Assistant Director: Anna Houston
Cast: Vanessa Downing, Darcy Kent, James Lugton & Simon Maiden
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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