13 January - 1 February NicNac Productions presents
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Written by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Nigel Turner-Carroll
“This play is dedicated to everyone in the Bronx who punched me or kissed me, and to everyone whom I punched or kissed.”
Rising stars JK Kazzi (Henry V) and Jacqui Purvis (Home and Away) face off in one of the most explosive plays ever penned by Oscar, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Patrick Shanley.
Set in 1980s Bronx, New York, two desperate souls collide: Danny (Kazzi), a volatile loner bearing both physical and emotional scars, and Roberta (Purvis), a sharp-tongued woman burdened by her past. Their chance meeting explodes into an unforgettable night fueled by brutal honesty, dark humor, and the fragile hope that love might still be within reach.
With its powerful dialogue, fierce vulnerability, and uncompromising humanity, Danny and The Deep Blue Sea offers a searing yet tender look at what happens when two “outsiders” dare to find solace in each other. This gripping modern classic is a compelling reminder of the primal need for human connection and that even the most broken among us can stumble into hope. This is theatre at its most urgent: Gritty, real and raw.
Cast and Creative Team
Production Company: NicNac Productions
Writer: John Patrick Shanley
Director: Nigel Turner-Carroll
Producers: Jacqui Purvis & JK Kazzi
Stage Manager & Sound Designer: Chaii Ki Chapman
Photographer: Tony Davison
Cast (of 2): Jacqui Purvis, JK Kazzi
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: 13/01 - 1/02 (previews 13/01 & 14/01, opening night [invitation only] 15/01)
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
Approximate Run Time: 75 minutes
Content Warnings: Violence, strong language, mature 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.