Wake In Fright tickets
Sydney, New South Wales

Wake In Fright tickets

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About Wake In Fright

You’ll never want to leave. And even if you did... You can’t.

Well-heeled schoolteacher John Grant is en route to Sydney, when a layover in the mining town of Bundanyabba turns into a three-week freefall. Stranded and starving, Grant is forced to rely on the locals for survival. But as the beer flows and the nights wear on, he finds himself stripped of money, identity and sanity.

In a ferocious solo performance, Zahra Newman delves into the twisted heart of Wake in FrightKenneth Cook’s cult Australian novel and, later, an iconic horror film. Directed by Declan Greene (Naturism, The Lewis Trilogy) with thrilling, bone-rattling score from friendships, this bold adaptation is a descent into a uniquely Australian kind of hell: full of booze, bravado and buried violence.

Buy a beer, drink up and make sure you wear your earplugs.

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Start date

2nd December, 2026

End date

19th December, 2026

Venue

Bay 20 | Carriageworks

245 Wilson Street, Everleigh, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2015

Directions

GETTING TO THE VENUE:

BY TRAIN: Carriageworks is easily accessible by train. Walk eight minutes from Redfern Station, ten minutes from Macdonaldtown Station or 15 minutes from Newtown Station.

BY BUS: Bus routes 422, 423, 426, 428, 370, 352 stop on City Road at Codrington Street, a five minute walk from Carriageworks.

BY BIKE: There are bike lanes on nearby streets and bike racks within the Carriageworks precinct.

BY CAR: Limited on-site parking is available at the end of Carriageworks Way. Enter via 229 Wilson Street

More information about Wake In Fright

★★★★½ “Miraculous”—The Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★½ “Brilliant, bold and deeply unnerving theatre”—The Age

★★★★½ “Powerful”—ArtsHub

★★★★ “Remarkable”—Time Out

★★★★ “Striking”—Limelight Magazine

Director & Co-Creator Declan Greene

Performer & Co-Creator Zahra Newman

Lighting & Projection Designer Verity Hampson

Sound Designer James Paul

Composer & Multimedia Designer friendships

Frequently asked questions

Which theatre is Wake In Fright at?

Wake In Fright is at Sydney's Bay 20 | Carriageworks, which is located at 245 Wilson Street, Everleigh, Sydney, 2015.

How much are tickets for Wake In Fright?

Wake In Fright tickets start at $86.

How do you get tickets for Wake In Fright?

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