NOW PLAYING

THE LIBERTINE by Stephen Jeffreys

DATES
Previews: 18 -21 August
Season: 24 August – 11 September
Times: Tuesday – Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm
Matinees: Saturday 3 September at 3pm
Running time: 2 hours, 30 min plus interval

Tickets: ALL REMAINING SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT

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"The theatre is my soothing drug, and my cynics illness is so far advanced that my physic must be of the highest quality.” - Rochester

The Libertine is a stunning theatrical exploration into the decaying facade of ‘civilised’ values, a contemporary vision of the rebirth of theatre during the English restoration.

Set in the restored court of Charles II in 17th century England, The Libertine follows the exploits of John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester.

Wilmot is the subject of his own life experiment, immersing himself in the seedy underworld of taverns, brothels and theatres in rebellion to the highly polished world of court and King. His simple relationships are tested however, when he falls for actress Elizabeth Barry, irrevocably altering his conception of morality.

Jeffreys' licentious and critical vision of Charles II's leadership is both a study of disappointment in the wasted potential of sovereignty and leadership, and a very modern comment on the role of playwrights and theatre-makers as social agitators.

Featuring a superb ensemble cast, Sport for Jove Theatre is proud to present Jeffreys’ darkly humorous and deeply moving masterpiece.     

“ a great opportunity to see Jeffreys's startling, fascinating (albeit raunchy) work on stage.” – nytheatre.com

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directors: Damien Ryan & Terry Karabelas 
Designer: Lucilla Smith
Lighting Designer: Matt Cox
Sound Designer: John Karabelas
Original music: Drew Livingston and Sean van Doornum
Featuring: Matt Edgerton, Anthony Gooley, Sam Haft, Felix Jozeps, Danielle King, Naomi Livingston, Alice Livingstone, James Lugton, Sean O’Shea and Susan Prior.

             Sport for Jove Theatre is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW