‘A marvel of a play that consistently challenges us to listen and wonder and think.’
‘Engrossing … keeps you off balance with a steady stream of surprises.’
ABOUT THE SHOW
Catherine McClements (Three Little Words) returns to MTC to star alongside Shiv Palekar (The Real Thing) for the Australian premiere of this riveting, profound and exquisite mystery. Nominated for six 2020 Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Sound Inside is a literary detective work of the highest order, which unfurls like a gripping novel. Always staying at least one step ahead of its audience, it’s an extraordinary showcase of playwriting dexterity.
When the brash and enigmatic Christopher barges into the office of acclaimed author Bella Baird, the two misfits find in each other an unexpected intellectual match. Over the ensuing weeks, the young man breaks down Bella’s defences and a tentative friendship forms. But will it be strong enough to withstand an impossible choice?
From novelist and playwright Adam Rapp and directed by Sarah Goodes (Home, I’m Darling), The Sound Inside is a masterclass in restrained, intelligent and deeply moving theatre. Winding ever more taut as it builds a sense of foreboding tension, it will draw you inch by inch to the very edge of your seat, confounding expectations and upending predictions along the way. An intimate and emotionally powerful new work, it proves that we all have a story to tell … but how it ends is anyone’s guess.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hearing Assistance
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Audio Described
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Tactile Tour
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Open Captioning
Performance Type | Performance Date(s) |
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Audio Described
by Vision Australia |
Saturday 11 June at 2pm Tuesday 14 June at 6.30pm |
Tactile Tour
by Vision Australia |
Saturday 11 June, before the 2pm performance |
Open Captioning
via screen |
Saturday 18 June at 2pm |
Cast & Creatives

Catherine McClements
Bella

Shiv Palekar
Christopher

Adam Rapp
Writer

Sarah Goodes
Director

Elizabeth Gadsby
Set Concept & Design

Jo Briscoe
Costume Designer & Set Design Realisation

Paul Jackson
Lighting Designer

Steve Francis
Composer

Danni A. Esposito
Sound Designer

Amy Hume
Voice & Dialect Coach
