May 21 - 31THE EISTEDDFOD
Written by Lally Katz
Co-Directed by Miranda Middleton & Jess Bell
Sometimes leaving this world seems the only way to make sense of it.
Gerture and Abalone are agoraphobic. Left alone to their own devices after the tragic death of their parents in a tree pruning accident, they prepare to win ‘the eisteddfod’ with the performance of a lifetime; Macbeth.
As the siblings’ stark reality coalesces with the darkly playful world of their imaginations, Lally Katz’s beloved black comedy The Eisteddfod makes it almost impossible to discern which is which.
Realised by an award-winning creative team and performed by two of Sydney’s sparkliest up-and-comers, this is a weird and wacky homage to stories; to those that tell them, hear them, and need them to survive.
“Katz is a prolific and original writer, and this early work certainly heralded bold experiments to come.” – Daily Review
“Oscillating between funny and disturbing, The Eisteddfod, by Australian playwright Lally Katz, defies easy definition… Katz’s ability to confront and discomfort the viewer is remarkable… Recommended for those who like their humour black.” – See Saw Magazine
“A contemplative and solidly entertaining piece of contemporary theatre, The Eisteddfod will have you racing through a mix of emotions, and leave you wondering what exactly it is that we each exist for.”– Localista
Cast and Creative Team
Playwright: Lally Katz
Co-Directors: Miranda Middleton and Jess Bell
Producers: Monique Placko and Ziggy Resnick
Stage Manager: Abby Dinger
Sound Designer: Zac Saric
Lighting Designer: Aron Murray
Set & Costume Designer: Kate Beere
Cast (of 2): Ziggy Resnick, Fraser Crane
This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.
Photo Credit: Roger Stonehouse (photography) and Annika Kumar (design)
Dates + Ticketing
Season: May 21 - 31
Note- preview is 21/05, opening night (invite only) is 22/05
Times: 9.15pm Tues-Sat, 7.30pm Sun
Ticket Prices:
Preview: $20 + booking fee
General Admission: $25 + booking fee
Approximate Run Time: 50 minutes
Content Warnings: this production contains references to domestic violence, suicide, death, and sex.
Note: The Eisteddfod is part of the Old Fitz Theatre’s 2024 Late Night program and will take to the stage after the Mainstage team have taken their bows. Booking a ticket to both a paired Mainstage and Late Night show will automatically apply a 20% discount to your Late Night ticket at checkout.