The Removalists

11 MAR  —  17 APR 2025

Southbank Theatre, The Sumner

Set in an inner-suburb of Melbourne, David Williamson’s classic dark satire is just as sharp and relevant today as ever.

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‘Iconic in Australian theatre.’

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‘As relevant today as it was then.’

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ABOUT THE SHOW

David Williamson’s The Removalists is still as provocative and relevant as it was at its debut.

When The Removalists premiered at Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre in 1971 it put a wrecking ball through the walls of genteel Australian theatre. Profane, honest and arresting in its depiction of the animal side of humanity, its most surprising revelation is in how little has changed.

Set in an inner-suburb of Melbourne, Fiona and Kate report an act of violence to the police hoping things will be resolved peacefully. However, the local constabulary like to handle things their own way. Over the course of one evening the hidden currents of competition, desire and brutality flowing beneath polite society will be dragged out into the open.

Anne-Louise Sarks directs the bracing revival of this dark satire in a production that sets its gaze on Australia – right here, right now – and refuses to blink.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Hearing Assistance

  • Audio Described

  • Tactile Tour

  • Open Captioning

  • Closed Captioning

  • Auslan Interpreted

Performance Type Performance Date(s)
Audio Described
by Vision Australia
Saturday 29 March at 2pm
Tuesday 1 April at 6.30pm
Tactile Tour
at venue
Saturday 29 March at 2pm (Tactile tour commences at 1pm)
Open Captioning
via screen
Saturday 5 April at 2pm
Closed Captioning
via GoTheatrical App
Saturday 05 April at 2pm
Auslan Interpreted Please email mtcticketing@mtc.com.au for more information
Steve Mouzakis

Steve Mouzakis

Simmonds

Eloise Mignon

Eloise Mignon

Fiona

Artwork for David Williamson

David Williamson

Writer

Artwork for Anne-Louise Sarks

Anne-Louise Sarks

Director

Dale Ferguson

Dale Ferguson

Set Designer

Artwork for Matilda Woodroofe

Matilda Woodroofe

Costume Designer

Niklas Pajanti

Niklas Pajanti

Lighting Designer

Artwork for Amy Cater

Amy Cater

Intimacy Coordinator

The Sumner

140 Southbank Boulevard

Southbank, Victoria 3006