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Once to premiere in Sydney in 2019

Once the Musical will finally receive its Sydney premiere as part of the Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s 2019 season in a production directed by Richard Carroll.

The musical played a critically acclaimed Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre in 2014/15, but did not tour, much to the disappointment of theatre lovers throughout the country.

Once is a tender love story of a struggling Irish musician on the verge of giving up and a piano-playing Czech immigrant who reminds him how to dream.

Featuring an outstanding ensemble of performers playing instrumentals live on stage, Once is a modern-day musical that reminds us of the power of music to connect us all. The musical comprises of songs from the critically-acclaimed film of the same name, including the Oscar-winning song ‘Falling Slowly’.

Once will play at The Eternity Playhouse from 26 June to 21 July, 2019.

The Darlinghurst season announcement also includes:

  • Caroline O’Connor in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. 1 – 24 February
  • Russian Transport by Erika Sheffer. 9 – 31 March
  • Punch Me in the Stomach – Again! by Deb Filler & Alison Summers. 3 – 14 April
  • Small Mouth Sounds by Jo Turner. 3 – 26 May
  • Rainbow’s End by Jane Harrison. 10 Aug – 1 Sept
  • The God of Isaac by James Sherman. 5 – 22 Sept
  • Pussy Monologues director & lead writer Victoria Midwinter Pitt. 9 Nov – 1 Dec
  • The inaugural Darlinghurst Theatre Comedy Fest, Comedy Kiki. 27 Feb – 1 March

For more information and ticket details visit: Darlinghursttheatre.com

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  • Great to see theatre companies taking a risk instead of churning up the same old shows multiple times!

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