Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
7 Nov - 14 Dec 2025
Roslyn Packer Theatre
The Play
EDWARD ALBEE’S
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Directed by Sarah Goodes
“Sparks fly in this thrilling new production.” The Guardian
Logie Award-winner Kat Stewart (Underbelly, Offspring) makes her Sydney Theatre Company debut with wit, authenticity, and unbridled fire in this celebrated production of the twentieth century’s most ferocious comedy of manners.
A leading figure in American theatre and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, Edward Albee’s most famous play is a wild, brainy and explosive evocation of love, marriage and everything in between.
Following a critically acclaimed and sold-out season at Red Stitch in Melbourne, this production has “pitch perfect” (ArtsHub) direction by Helpmann Award-winner Sarah Goodes (Sunday, Julia), and promises an unforgettable night of theatre.
After a university faculty party, Martha and George (Stewart and her real-life husband David Whiteley), lure an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, into their bitter and frustrated relationship. Their marriage has been defined by the accumulation of small disappointments, and tonight they’re all coming out with a vengeance.
“The wattage emanating from the cast is often electrifying” (The Guardian), as Stewart and Whiteley are joined by the outstanding Emily Goddard and Harvey Zielinski. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a high-wire, high-octane, high-reward masterpiece – “You’ll be scorched by its marital savagery, even from the back row” (The Age).
Approx. duration 3 hr 15 mins (including 2 intervals). Subject to change.
Content Frequent course language, mature themes, herbal cigarettes. Subject to change.
Dates & Prices
DATES
Previews 7 – 10 Nov 2025
Season 12 Nov – 14 Dec 2025
Night with the Artists
Mon 17 Nov, post-show
Captioned Performances
Tue 2 Dec, 6.30pm
Sat 6 Dec, 1.30pm
Audio Described Performances
Sat 13 Dec, 1.30pm
Performance start times
Preview performance 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon – Wed 6.30pm; Thu – Sat 7.30pm
Matinee performances – Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm; Sun 2pm
ON SALE DATES
10 – 30 Sep: Priority booking window for renewing Season Ticket Holders.
2 Oct: Platinum (10 – 12 plays) and Gold (6 – 9 plays) Season Ticket packages go on sale to everyone.
16 Oct: Silver (3 – 5 plays) Season Ticket packages go on sale to everyone.
13 Mar: Single Tickets go on sale to everyone.
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PRICES
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Single Ticket Price Range
Mon – Thu
Adult/Seniors Premium $100-$125
Student/Concession $70-$125
Under 30s $50-$125**
Fri & Sat evening
All Tickets $110-$140
Sat matinee & Sun matinee
Adult/Seniors $110-$140
Student/Concession $80-$140
Under 30s $60-$140**
Previews
Premium Reserve $65-$80
**Under 30s tickets subject to availability.
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Concession and under 30 tickets
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Access requirements
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Authorised ticket sellers
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Creatives
Director Sarah Goodes
Designer Harriet Oxley
Lighting Designer Matt Scott
Composition and Sound Design Grace Ferguson and Ethan Hunter
Video Designer Charlie Bowyer
With
Emily Goddard
Kat Stewart
David Whiteley
Harvey Zielinski
Marketing image Eugene Hylant
Production images Eugene Hylant
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Reviews
"You’ll be scorched by its marital savagery, even from the back row. This production deserves to sell out... Stewart and Whiteley are unforgettable as Martha and George." ★★★★ The Age
"It is a play of massive personalities, and the wattage emanating from the cast is electrifying." The Guardian
"The direction is pitch perfect" ★★★★ ArtsHub
"Outstanding" Australian Book Review
Access Bookings
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Sydney Theatre Company is committed to providing equal access to ensure that everyone can fully participate and enjoy our productions. Please see below for a full list of accessible performances available for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
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Captioned Performances
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Tue 2 Dec, 6.30pm
Sat 6 Dec, 1.30pm
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Audio Described Performance
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Sat 13 Dec, 1.30pm
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