Tennessee Williams’ ‘Suddenly, Last Summer’

By Benjamen Judd

Bringing us a dose of culture this summer, The Sydney Theatre Company has brought to life Tennessee Williams’ much-lauded one-act play Suddenly, Last Summer. Showing at The Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre until March 21, it’s definitely a must see for anyone who loves their theatre.

Capturing the intense battle of wills between a rich New Orleans matriarch and her mentally unstable niece, the play explores the price of secrecy and the lengths that people will go to keep them.

In a new production of this rarely produced classic, STC Resident Director Kip Williams blends the powers of film-making and stage craft to delve into the sharp heart of Tennessee Williams’ darkly poetic drama.

Using live video, the audience will have a cinematic view of the action on stage. Cameras capture and zoom in on the live action to take you closer to these extraordinary characters and inside their story like never before.

Suddenly, Last Summer is now playing at the Sydney Opera House until March 21.