Burnt by the Sun

Plays

19 August - 11 September

Information

BURNT BY THE SUN
by Peter Flannery
After the screenplay by Nikita Mikhalkov and Rustam Ibragimbekov

The Australian premiere of an acclaimed new play

Based on the 1994 OSCAR® winner for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’, this political thriller is both a finely-observed human comedy and a wider examination of a society on the cusp of monumental change.

In 1936, decorated war hero General Kotov, his young wife Maroussia and their extended family are enjoying a holiday in the country. Then Maroussia’s mysterious former lover appears and as the sinister forces of Stalinist Russia encroach, their world becomes engulfed in an atmosphere of sexual jealousy, revenge and political betrayal.

“A brilliant playwriting achievement.” Independent

“Funny, affecting and taut with suspense.” Daily Telegraph (UK)

Cast: Adrian Adam, Paul Armstrong, Christian Baines, Sandra Campbell, Tiarnie Coupland, Wade Doolan, Elly Goodman, Gertraud Ingeborg, Sasha Janowicz, Mark Langham, Shondelle Pratt, David Ritchie, Samantha Roylance, Gary Smith, Victoria Trojzcak, Jennifer Truong, Sandy Velini and Jordan Warner

Directed by Louise Fischer
Set Designer: Tom Bannerman
Lighting Designer: Ross Graham
Costume Designer: Rae Spratt

SEASON:
19 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER 2010

PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Thursday – Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 5pm

TICKETS:
Full $28 / Concession, Groups (10+) $22 / Preview (Wednesday 18 August) $10
Pay What You Can (Sunday 22 August) min $10 /Student Rush (30 minutes prior to start) $17

BOOKINGS:
1300 306 776

Venue

New Theatre @ 542 King Street, Newtown

Price

$28 full / $22 concession

Bookings

1300 306 776