THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
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The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan Directed by Christine Firkin 22-31 August 2025 Wit, Whispers, and Wickedness! Get ready for an uproarious journey into high society’s not-so-high morals as Lane Cove Theatre Company proudly presents Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s sparkling Restoration comedy, The School for Scandal. Opening this August, this classic 18th-century satire takes aim at gossip, greed, and the games of the upper crust with razor-sharp wit and timeless hilarity. Set in a world where appearances are everything and rumours travel faster than truth, Sheridan’s play is a brilliantly biting commentary that remains as relevant and riotous today as it was when it first premiered in 1777. At the heart of the story lies Lady Sneerwell’s infamous salon—a gathering ground for scandal-mongers who feast on tales of infidelity, folly, and financial ruin. But when the honorable Sir Peter Teazle finds his much-younger wife swept up in the storm of deceit, and two very different brothers vie for the approval (and fortune) of their wealthy uncle, chaos erupts and secrets come crashing down in the most theatrical of fashions. Directed by Christine Firkin, this Lane Cove Theatre Company production promises a delightful blend of period charm and contemporary flair. Lavish costumes, sparkling dialogue, and a cast of colourful characters collide in a dazzling evening of theatre that skewers the superficial and champions sincerity. “The School for Scandal is one of the greatest comedies ever written,” “and in a world still obsessed with social image, it feels more pointed than ever. We’re excited to bring it to life for a modern audience—while staying true to its deliciously decadent roots.” Whether you're a die-hard fan of classic theatre or simply love a good dose of drama and delight, this is one show you won’t want to miss. “A comic masterpiece … provocative and intelligent” The Independent “Pure theatre magic, you don’t want to miss this.” - York Mix “Thundering laughs and giggles…a great feel-good show.” - West End Best Friend “Hilarious and very silly, but in the best possible way.”- North West Reviews Brush off your finest frock and prepare for a night of laughter, lies, and love—because in The School for Scandal, nothing is ever quite what it seems. |
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
BY V ENSLER
DIRECTED BY KATHRYN THOMAS
Powerful, Provocative, Unapologetic: The Vagina Monologues Comes to Lane Cove as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival
“Women have entrusted Eve with their most intimate experiences, from sex to birthing … I think men as well as women will emerge with a feeling more free with themselves—and about each other.” - Gloria Steinem
Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired. Lane Cove Theatre Company is proud to present The Vagina Monologues by v Ensler, a bold and unflinching celebration of female voices, opening at the new Pottery Lane Performance Space from 11-14 September.
Hailed globally as a revolutionary theatrical experience, The Vagina Monologues is a series of raw, honest, and deeply personal stories based on interviews with over 200 women. Witty, poignant, and at times heart-wrenching, this award-winning play confronts issues such as body image, sexuality, gender-based violence, and the simple act of owning one’s voice.
Directed by Kathryn Thomas, this production brings together a diverse and fearless cast of local performers committed to amplifying women’s stories and sparking important conversations.
Coochie Snorcher, Vag, Map of Tassie, Fanny. Call it what you like, Vagina’s mean many things to many women. Acclaimed writer Eve Ensler has put together a collection of diverse, candid, funny, heart wrenching and insightful stories of women, their experiences, lives and yes even their no-longer-so-private parts. This show encapsulates that there is not just one way to be a woman.
An Obie-Award winning whirlwind of a forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues introduces a wonderfully divergent gathering of female voices including a six year old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a Vagina Workshop participant, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, a man who “likes to look at it” and a woman who likes to make vagina’s happy
“Spellbinding, funny and almost unbearingly moving … Written with a bluntness that is nevertheless intensely lyrical, it is both a work of art and an incisive piece of cultural history, a poem and a polemic, a performance a balm and a benediction.” - Variety
“Often wrenching, frequently riotous … Ensler is an impassioned wit.” - LA Times
“A compelling rhapsody of the female essence … Ultimately Ensler achieves something extraordinary.” - Chicago Tribune
4 Performances only;
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Friday12 September 7.30pm
Saturday 13 September 2.00pm
Saturday 13 September 7.30pm
The Pottery Lane Performance Space
Lower Ground Floor - Lane Cove Community Hub
1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
The Vagina Monologues is recommended for mature audiences and includes themes of sexual violence, identity, and empowerment.
Join us for an unforgettable evening that is as thought-provoking as it is empowering. These stories matter. These voices matter.
BY V ENSLER
DIRECTED BY KATHRYN THOMAS
Powerful, Provocative, Unapologetic: The Vagina Monologues Comes to Lane Cove as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival
“Women have entrusted Eve with their most intimate experiences, from sex to birthing … I think men as well as women will emerge with a feeling more free with themselves—and about each other.” - Gloria Steinem
Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired. Lane Cove Theatre Company is proud to present The Vagina Monologues by v Ensler, a bold and unflinching celebration of female voices, opening at the new Pottery Lane Performance Space from 11-14 September.
Hailed globally as a revolutionary theatrical experience, The Vagina Monologues is a series of raw, honest, and deeply personal stories based on interviews with over 200 women. Witty, poignant, and at times heart-wrenching, this award-winning play confronts issues such as body image, sexuality, gender-based violence, and the simple act of owning one’s voice.
Directed by Kathryn Thomas, this production brings together a diverse and fearless cast of local performers committed to amplifying women’s stories and sparking important conversations.
Coochie Snorcher, Vag, Map of Tassie, Fanny. Call it what you like, Vagina’s mean many things to many women. Acclaimed writer Eve Ensler has put together a collection of diverse, candid, funny, heart wrenching and insightful stories of women, their experiences, lives and yes even their no-longer-so-private parts. This show encapsulates that there is not just one way to be a woman.
An Obie-Award winning whirlwind of a forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues introduces a wonderfully divergent gathering of female voices including a six year old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a Vagina Workshop participant, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, a man who “likes to look at it” and a woman who likes to make vagina’s happy
“Spellbinding, funny and almost unbearingly moving … Written with a bluntness that is nevertheless intensely lyrical, it is both a work of art and an incisive piece of cultural history, a poem and a polemic, a performance a balm and a benediction.” - Variety
“Often wrenching, frequently riotous … Ensler is an impassioned wit.” - LA Times
“A compelling rhapsody of the female essence … Ultimately Ensler achieves something extraordinary.” - Chicago Tribune
4 Performances only;
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Friday12 September 7.30pm
Saturday 13 September 2.00pm
Saturday 13 September 7.30pm
The Pottery Lane Performance Space
Lower Ground Floor - Lane Cove Community Hub
1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
The Vagina Monologues is recommended for mature audiences and includes themes of sexual violence, identity, and empowerment.
Join us for an unforgettable evening that is as thought-provoking as it is empowering. These stories matter. These voices matter.
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