18 July - 10 August

Sport For Jove presents

BETRAYAL

Written by Harold Pinter

Directed by Cristabel Sved

A love triangle with shattering consequences

Prepare to be captivated by Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, directed by Cristabel Sved. Pinter’s famous reverse chronology, examining the anatomy of an affair from end to beginning, scrutinises the corrosive nature of betrayal in its many forms – a play for our times.

This intimate production brings to life a sexual triangle of friends and lovers entangled in lies and self-deception. Cristabel Sved’s direction takes a stripped-back approach, placing the focus on the intricate interplay between the characters. With sharp wit and humour skilfully woven into the heartbreak, the talented cast brings a captivating energy to the stage.

The Old Fitz is the perfect space to experience this play close up, an unflinching encounter not to be missed. At the heart of the production lies Emma’s journey—a powerful struggle for expression and liberation in a male-dominated world.

Betrayal is a thrilling and emotional experience that will leave you reflecting on the meaning of ‘truth’ in human relationships, and the lies we tell ourselves.

Cast and Creative Team

Producing Company: Sport For Jove

Playwright: Harold Pinter

Director: Cristabel Sved

Set and Costume Designer: Melanie Liertz

Co-Lighting Designers: Verity Hampson & Luna Ng

Composer: Steve Toulmin

Sound Designer: Johnny Yang

AV Designer: Aron Murray

Production Manager: Izzy Morrissey

Stage Manager: Taylah Crouch

Accent Coach: Linda Nicholls-Gidley

Creative Producer: Chris Tomkinson

Assistant Director & Producer: Isabella Milkovitsch 

Marketing Manager: David Soncin

Cast (of 4): Ella Scott Lynch (Emma), Andrew Cutcliffe (Robert), Matt Hardie (Jerry),  Diego Retamales (Waiter)

This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.

Dates + Ticketing

Season: 18 July - 10 August (previews 18/07 & 19/07, opening night 20/07)

Times: Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 5pm

Ticket Prices:

  • Previews: $29.70 + booking fee

  • Cheap Tuesday: $38.50 + booking fee

  • Adult: $49.50-82.50 + booking fee

  • Concession: $38.50-60.50 + booking fee

+ BETRAYAL is offering an allocation of complimentary tickets to First Nations peoples. Please contact Virginia at boxoffice@oldfitztheatre.com.au to claim.

Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes

Content Warnings: Adult themes

Note: ticketing for Mainstage productions at the Old Fitz Theatre operate on a Dynamic Pricing model. This system means prices increase in line with audience demand (determined by capacity targets), and ensures we are able to provide cheaper tickets for a period whilst also making sure artists - who are often contracted on a profit share basis - get paid. In the interest of full transparency, the structure of the model can be viewed in full on our Welcome page. Concession tickets will never exceed $60.50, and previews and Cheap Tuesday’s will be capped at $38.50 and will not scale.