Theatre :: The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses
Sydney Theatre Company in a Perth International Arts Festival and Sydney Festival Commission
By William Shakespeare, Adapted by Tom Wright and Benedict Andrews

Often described as the greatest theatrical cycle ever written in English, Shakespeare’s epic history plays thread their dramatic course through centuries rife with warfare, corruption, murder and conspiracy.

Directed by Helpmann Award-winner Benedict Andrews, The War of the Roses is a landmark commission and oneof the most ambitious projects ever undertaken on the Australian stage. The eight plays are condensed into two extended productions beginning with Richard II, through Henry IV, V and VI, and ending with Richard III.

The play is performed in two parts over two nights, or a marathon performance running through an afternoon and an evening.

This is an unmissable event for those with a passion for Shakespeare and grand epics – or just anyone who loves theatre.

Director Benedict Andrews Set Designer Robert Cousins Costume Designer Alice Babidge Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper Composer and Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
With Cate Blanchett, Brandon Burke, Peter Carroll, Marta Dusseldorp, Eden Falk, John Gaden, Ewen Leslie, Steve Le Marquand, Hayley McElhinney, Amber McMahon, Robert Menzies, Luke Mullins, Pamela Rabe, Emily Russell

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Supported By

  • Alcoa
  • The Sunday Times
  • Australia Council for the Arts

Event Details

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  • When
    27 Feb: 7pm
    28 Feb: 7pm
    1 Mar: 1pm
    1 Mar: 7pm
    3 Mar: 7pm
    4 Mar: 7pm
    5 Mar: 1pm
    5 Mar: 7pm
    6 Mar: 7pm
    7 Mar: 7pm
    8 Mar: 1pm
    8 Mar: 7pm
    10 Mar: 1pm
    10 Mar: 7pm
    11 Mar: 7pm
    12 Mar: 7pm
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    Entrees and Encores

    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Alda's
    pre or post show, Alda's is offering a complimentary beverage to the value of $10 upon presentation of your ticket. With a limited range of premium spirits, a regularly changing wine list and an array of premium boutique beers, there’s sure to be something to whet the appetite.
    Rear of Pierucci Building, Wolfe Lane, PERTH. Ph: 9483 2531
    Mon/Tue 7am-5pm, Wed 7am - 8pm, Thur 7am - 10pm, Fri 7am – midnight.

    Beck’s Music Box
    keep your night going and head to the Beck's Music Box for the best after parties this summer. See WA's best musicians, DJs and special guests free from 10.30pm.
    Sat 14 Feb - Sun 8 March - The Esplanade, Perth.

    Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe
    pre or post show, Lamont's is offering a glass of wine and two tapas for $22.50 upon presentation of your ticket. In the classic "enoteca" fashion you will be able to purchase all the wines on the wine list for takeaway as well as ordering your favourite styles to stock your cellar.
    Go to www.lamonts.com.au for details and trading hours.

    tiger tiger
    Present your ticket and warm up to the show with a glass of wine and a tapa for only $15. tiger, tiger's iconic CBD laneway location and famous aesthetic matched with its unique winelist and nationally lauded food makes for the ideal opening to your Festival experience. Go to tigertigercoffeebar.com for details and trading hours.
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  • Where

    His Majesty's Theatre

    His Majesty's Theatre

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    Address: 825 Hay Street, Perth

    Phone: 08 9265 0900

    His Majesty's Theatre is one of Australia's most sophisticated and stylish venues. The Theatre has been entertaining audiences within the walls of its Edwardian splendor since 1904.

    Transport
    His Majesty's Theatre is located on Hay Street, Perth (cnr King Street).  Buses run frequently along St Georges Terrace, parallel to Hay Street.  The free Central Area Transport (Red CAT) stops at ‘His Majesty's' on Hay Street and operates every five minutes from 6:40am to 6:20pm Monday to Friday, and hourly on weekends between 8:30am and 5:00pm.  The Perth Central Railway Station is just a five-minute walk from the Theatre.
    Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Undercover parking is available at nearby His Majesty's Carpark No.5, entry via Murray Street, and Kings Parking, entry via King Street. The theatre has a standing arrangement with the Carpark to remain open for shows finishing late on weekends.  Street parking is subject to availability.

    Etiquette
    Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance, some performances may not allow latecomers entry, please check your ticket for details.
    Mobile telephones and electronice devies are to be turned off during the performance, they can sometime affect the sound equipment as well as disrupting the artists and other audience members.
    Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.

    Access
    For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website. 

  • Price

    • A Reserve $140
    • A Reserve Friends $120
    • B Reserve $110
    • B Reserve Concession $90
    • C Reserve $80

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