The Book of Liz at Sydney Theatre Company tickets
About The Book of Liz
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Worship!
A runaway from an Amish-like religious sect falls down the rabbit hole in this cult off-Broadway comedy from memoirist David Sedaris and his writer-actor sister Amy – a show that makes zealots of everyone who sees it.
Imagine Peter Weir's Witness crossed with The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by way of The Wizard of Oz and you're getting warm, but nothing compares to the sheer wonder of The Book of Liz. In her Sydney Theatre Company debut, powerhouse comic sensation Celeste Barber stars in the Australian premiere production of this Sedaris marvel co-directed by Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Mitchell Butel and Tait de Lorenzo (Anna X).
Clueless about sex and the modern world but armed with a formidably sunny disposition, Sister Elizabeth Donderstock (Barber) runs away from her community after she's forced to give up her recipe for cheese balls, the town's chief export. On the road she encounters a series of eccentric characters, including a Ukrainian migrant who sounds like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins and wears a peanut costume to spruik the themed restaurant that Liz may soon be managing.
What follows is a gloriously silly picaresque about finding your place and your worth, "a delightfully off-key hymn to cliches we all live by, whether we know it or not" (The New York Times).
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Categories
Start date
29th May, 2027
End date
4th July, 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 The Book of Liz
Co-Director: Mitchell Butel
Co-Director: Tait de Lorenzo
Writers: Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris
With: Celeste Barber, and a cast of 3
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Book of Liz?
The Book of Liz runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Which theatre is The Book of Liz at?
The Book of Liz 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 The Book of Liz?
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How long is The Book of Liz on for?
Tickets for The Book of Liz are available through 4 July 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Book of Liz 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.
