DANGEROUS LIAISONS

Adapted by DEBORAH MULHALL
From the novel by PIERRE CHODERLOS DE LACLOS

27 May – 28 June 2025

SYDNEY PREMIERE

“These events have shown us how much misery can be caused from a single dangerous intimacy.”

For decades, the sharp-tongued Marquise de Merteuil and rakish Vicomte de Valmont have delighted in emotional manipulation and psychological warfare, with seemingly no regard for those who get swept up in their games.

However, their recent simple wager that the Vicomte can seduce an innocent young woman goes tragically wrong when he breaks the rules and the Marquise changes the game entirely.

With real feelings emerging out of their struggle for power, who shall have the final victory?

Love and Revenge. Our favourites.

Forget the film versions (Dangerous Liaisons, Valmont, Cruel Intentions). Forget Christopher Hampton’s play. This adaptation by Sydney playwright Deborah Mulhall goes back to Choderlos de Laclos’s original novel and is full of surprises.

Patrons please note: this production contains adult themes, sexual references, simulated violence, partial nudity, sudden loud noises and strobe lighting effects. Suitable for ages 16+.

CREATIVE TEAM

Director Tasha O’Brien
Set Designer Patrick Kennedy
Lighting Designer Holly Nesbitt
Costume Designer Lily Moody
Sound Designer Erica Lovell
Dramaturg/Consultant Jess Zlotnick
Consent Consultant Shondelle Pratt
Fight Choreographers Diego Retamales, James Shepherd
Make-up Artist Ruby Dollin
Stage Manager/Operator Bianca Dreis

CAST

Beth Champion, Ben Dewstow
Suzann James, Melissa Jones
Megan Elizabeth Kennedy, Ella Morris
Harrison Collis Oates, Bronte Price
Chad Traupmann

DATES/TIMES

Previews Tue 27 May & Wed 28 May 7:30pm
Opening Night Thu 29 May 7:30pm
Thu – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Final performance Sat 28 Jun 2pm

Running time: 145 mins including interval

Please note: latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance

tickets

Full $37
Concessions, Groups (6+) $32
New Theatre Members $25
Thrifty Thursdays $25
Preview $20
(Booking and transaction fees apply)

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★★★★ “Engaging and fast moving. The stagecraft is exemplary and the design team create the stage world well … The cast of nine give fine performances … Endlessly entertaining.” Sydney Arts Guide

★★★.5 “It’s clever, witty and very well staged and directed. The dance and fight scenes are spectacular to watch.” Theatre Now

“Highly recommended.” ABC Radio DRIVE

“Under Tasha O’Brien’s direction, the sexual gamesmanship is turned up to steaming … You know that actors are doing something right when the actual police come banging on the stage door, seeking to investigate the cries of anguish bleeding out onto the streets.” Theatre Thoughts