Amah and Nanna at Sydney Theatre Company tickets
About Amah and Nanna
WORLD PREMIERE
Family is what you make it…
The winner of the 2026 Patrick White Playwrights Award, Amah and Nanna sees Aussie entertainment grand dames Annette Shun Wah (Floating Life, Eat Carpet) and Gold Logie-winner Lynne McGranger (Home and Away) as two women from very different worlds who realise they have a lot in common.
When Nanna brings her infant grandson along to a political rally and the tyke is photographed in a Southern Cross baby sling, her daughter swiftly cuts off all contact. Nanna is devastated and angry, and the yapping dog owned by her next-door neighbour isn't helping. While "seeing to" the mutt, she's sprung by Amah (Shun Wah) – a Thai-Chinese woman around the same age – who is dealing with her own family challenges.
Written by Disapol Savetsila – who was the youngest playwright ever programmed at Sydney Theatre Company with 2017's Australian Graffiti – and directed by Darren Yap (Miracle City, Letters to Lindy), this urgently relevant and darkly comic thriller follows two vivacious seniors as they embark on a very unlikely friendship and a cross-country road trip toward self-discovery and the Red Centre. Savetsila explores identity, tolerance, grievance politics and belonging in Australia, threaded through with his trademark heart and humour, and in gripping fashion.
Like Thelma and Louise before them, Amah and Nanna light out for the great unknown while forces beyond their control swirl in the desert air, taking audiences on the ride of a lifetime.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. Interval.
Categories
Start date
10th April, 2027
End date
16th May, 2027
Venue
Wharf 1 Theatre - Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Accessibility
Wharf 1 Theatre is on Level 2 of The Wharf. Level access is available via the lift at the end of The Wharf, providing the most direct route from ground level to the theatre. Door 3 offers direct level access for patrons seated in A Row by request. Please contact the Sydney Theatre Company Box Office at least 24 hours in advance on (02) 9250 1777 or boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au.
Directions
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.
More information about Amah and Nanna
Director: Darren Yap
Writer: Disapol Savetsila
Designer: Nick Fry
Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson
Composer & Sound Designer: Max Lambert
With: Lynne McGranger, Annette Shun Wah, and a cast of 3
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Amah and Nanna?
Amah and Nanna runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. Interval.
Which theatre is Amah and Nanna at?
Amah and Nanna is at Walsh Bay's Wharf 1 Theatre - Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, which is located at Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, 2000.
How do you get tickets for Amah and Nanna?
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How long is Amah and Nanna on for?
Tickets for Amah and Nanna are available through 16 May 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Amah and Nanna accessible?
Wharf 1 Theatre is on Level 2 of The Wharf. Level access is available via the lift at the end of The Wharf, providing the most direct route from ground level to the theatre. Door 3 offers direct level access for patrons seated in A Row by request. Please contact the Sydney Theatre Company Box Office at least 24 hours in advance on (02) 9250 1777 or boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au.
