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Internationally acclaimed British actor Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) joins four-time Gold Logie Award-winning Australian star of stage and screen Lisa McCune (The King and I, South Pacific, Girl from the North Country) in Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy masterpiece, Private Lives.
Joining them on stage are Leon Ford (The Pacific, Elvis), Silver Logie Award winner Claire van der Boom (Rush, Sisters of War) and multi-Helpmann Award-winning actress Julie Forsyth (Cloudstreet, Endgame).
Elyot (Hugh Bonneville) and Amanda (Lisa McCune) thought they had put their disastrous marriage behind them. Divorced for five years and honeymooning with their new spouses, their lives are turned upside down when they discover they are staying right next door to each other. What follows is a deliciously funny clash of egos as old sparks fly, tempers flare and common sense goes out the window.
Packed with razor-sharp one-liners, outrageous behaviour and enough romantic chaos to keep everyone on their toes, Private Lives is one of the funniest plays ever written. Since its sensational 1930 premiere, audiences have fallen in love with Coward’s wicked wit and unforgettable characters, while theatre legends including Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman have all taken on its iconic leading roles.
Featuring Noël Coward’s beloved song Someday I’ll Find You, the enduring classic has been recorded by some of the greats including Mario Lanza, Doris Day, Perry Como and Julie Andrews.
Directed by acclaimed British director Christopher Luscombe (Royal Shakespeare Company, London's Old Vic and the West End), this laugh-out-loud new production brings Coward’s timeless comedy to life for a new generation.
Smart, stylish and irresistibly funny, Private Lives arrives at Theatre Royal Sydney this summer.
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2hr 10min. Incl. Interval.
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Ages 14+.
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6th February, 2027
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14th March, 2027
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accessibility
Theatre Royal Sydney is a heritage-listed venue dating back to the 1970s, with wheelchair-accessible foyers that provide access to the merchandise stand, box office, cloakroom, and bars. Accessible bathrooms are located on Levels 5 and 7, and the Circle on Level 7 offers level access and wheelchair seating, making it the recommended option for patrons with mobility challenges. Please note that Stalls seating requires navigating a minimum of seven stairs.
directions
BY TRAIN: The venue is a three minute walk from Martin Place and St James station, and a ten minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations. The T4 line is the only one that stops at Martin Place and it runs between Bondi Junction and Central station.
BY BUS: Numerous buses stop outside Martin Place station, which is a short walk from the venue, including the 428 which runs between Canterbury station and the CBD, the 392 which runs between Little Bay and Circular Quay and the 170X which runs between Manly and Wynyard.
BY TAXI: Taxis are easily available within the Martin Place locality, with the nearest Secure Taxi Rank located on Pitt Street. This is located at the entry to The Fullerton Hotel and is secured and supervised full-time by attendants and security guards.
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Cast includes: Hugh Bonneville, Lisa McCune, Leon Ford, Claire van der Boom and Julie Forsyth
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What is the running time of Noël Coward's Private Lives?
Noël Coward's Private Lives runs for 2hr 10min. Incl. Interval.
Which theatre is Noël Coward's Private Lives at?
Noël Coward's Private Lives is at Sydney's Theatre Royal Sydney, which is located at 108 King Street, Sydney, 2000.
What is the age recommendation for Noël Coward's Private Lives?
Ages 14+.
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