The Picture of Dorian Gray

Sydney Theatre Company’s exhilarating “reinvention of theatre” (Time Out) arrives hot on the heels of sold-out Australian seasons. Don’t miss the international cine-theatre event of the year before it takes the world by storm.

Immoral. Immortal. Immense. Hailed as a “dizzyingly beautiful tour de force” (The Guardian), The Picture of Dorian Gray is an odyssey of theatrical storytelling. Featuring a “brilliant, breathtaking, bravura performance” (ArtsHub) from Eryn Jean Norvill, and a performance by stunning cast alternate Nikki Shiels on Wed 22 Mar, this justifiably lauded play – which sees one actor play 26 different characters in an audacious cascade of theatrical transformations – continues to be met with widespread critical acclaim.

Building on a career-long fascination with spectacular, innovative reimaginings of classic stories for the stage, STC’s Artistic Director Kip Williams has adapted Wilde’s century-old fable of beauty – and a deal with the devil – to create a magnificent mirror of our times. A scintillating mix of cutting-edge design, lush period drama and astonishing live video, this vibrantly contemporary production is gripping, funny and simply “genius” (Limelight); “a once in a lifetime triumph of theatre” (Beat Magazine); and “a dazzling masterpiece no one should miss” (The Age).

Pre-show talk: Tue 21 March, 6pm.
Kip Williams, Artistic Director, Sydney Theatre Company.
Moderated by Nathan Joe, Auckland Pride.

On Wed 22 March, The Picture of Dorian Gray will be performed by alternate cast member Nikki Shiels.

Access and Inclusion:
- A touch tour will be available on Tuesday 21 March at 5pm, prior to the 7pm performance.
- Closed Captioning is available on Saturday 25 March matinee session.

Click here to view the digital programme for The Picture of Dorian Gray

Recommended for ages 12+
Contains adult themes, drug use, suicide, theatrical haze and smoke effects

In association with

Funding Partners

With support from
Platinum Patrons Janet Clarke & John Judge

Original production supported by Frances Allan & Ian Narev, and Megan Grace & Brighton Grace and Presenting Partner Allens.