Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre has announced a 10-play program for 2025, three of which are world premieres: one by Ensemble heavyweight David Williamson, one by Melanie Tait (The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race) and another from comedy duo Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore, who return to the theatre with the true story of the world’s oldest commercial female pilot.

Tracy Mann: Aria. Photo © Brett Boardman

The World Premieres

The season opens with Aria, the latest from David Williamson (24 January – 15 March),  another in his series of darkly comedic explorations of family dynamics.

Directed by Janine Watson (who helmed Alone It Stands in 2024), Aria takes places at Monique’s annual family gathering, celebrating her three beloved sons’ birthdays. While her adoration for her boys knows no bounds, her disdain for their wives is palpable. As festivities crescendo and Monique takes the spotlight with a performance of a renowned opera aria, her long-suppressed dreams resurface. Tamara Lee Bailey, Rowan Davie, Danielle King, Tracy Mann, Sam O’Sullivan and Jack Starkey-Gill feature.

Opening in August, Melanie...