Sport for Jove and Seymour Centre present
“...cause Cupid is Venus' son and arrows fucking hurt...”
Venus and Adonis, a brand-new work written and directed by Damien Ryan, tells the story of Will Shakespeare’s rival - a poet hidden in history - hers is an extraordinary story.
The Bard told that story in secret, borrowed her life, her love, and even her words. Her name is Aemilia Lanyer. It’s time for her to speak for herself!
Unlock one of the greatest mysteries of Shakespearean literature.
Venus and Adonis – funny, dirty, dazzling– with a superb ensemble cast and a brilliant script. Released as a feature film in 2020 and finally making its world premiere in the theatre, this play hurls us into history's most influential masterpiece of love, copiousness, and copulation.
Written and Directed by Damien Ryan whose previous two adaptations Cyrano de Bergerac and Antigone both won Sydney Theatre Awards for best production and were published to acclaim by Currency Press. It’s a passionate howl on behalf of storytellers everywhere, Venus and Adonis is Sport for Jove at its best.
If you loved Shakespeare in Love, you won’t want to miss this experience.
It is about the need to love, the right to speak, and the power of the printed word.
Image credit: photo Andre Vasquez, graphic design Sean Dowling
★★★★ "A luscious, visual feast and a remarkable achievement."Limelight Magazine
★★★★ "Sophisticated… [depicts] a Shakespeare more credibly the author of supreme art than any I recall: a man intense in both life and art."The Sydney Morning Herald
Writer and Director Damien Ryan
Producer Robert Jago
Assistant Director Shannon Thomas
Stage Manager Chris Starnawski
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Lighting Designer Sophie Parker
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Wardrobe Assistant Ruby Jenkins
Sound Designer Jay Cameron
Cast Anthony Gooley, Adele Querol, Jerome Meyer, Belinda Giblin, Bernadette Ryan, Christopher Tomkinson, Ava Madon, Akasha Hazard, Kevin MacIsaac, Oliver Ryan, Max Ryan, Dinitha Senevirathne & Liv Rey Laaksonen
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
Reginald Theatre
| Fri 29 Sep | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Sat 30 Sep | 7:30pm |
| Tue 3 Oct | 7:30pm |
Reginald Theatre
| Wed 4 Oct | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Thu 5 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Wed 11 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Thu 12 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 13 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Sat 14 Oct | 1:30pm, 7:30pm |
| Mon 16 Oct | 6:30pm |
| Tue 17 Oct | 6:30pm |
| Wed 18 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Thu 19 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 20 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Sat 21 Oct | 1:30pm, 7:30pm |
| Wed 25 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Thu 26 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Fri 27 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Sat 28 Oct | 1:30pm, 7.30pm |
Approximately 165 minutes (including interval). Partial lockout applies.
| Full | $54 |
|---|---|
| Preview | $45 |
| Concession (Pensioner, Veteran, Full-time Student, Senior)* | $42 |
| Under 35*, Group 8+ | $39 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Venus and Adonis is available to purchase as part of a 2023 Seymour Season multipack, alongside a host of other great shows. Buy a multipack to save up to 10% on tickets and enjoy outstanding independent theatre for less.
Recommended for ages 16+; parental guidance recommended for those under 16. Contains adult themes, nudity, sex scenes, coarse language, haze smoke, and loud or sudden sounds. Photography and filming prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Reginald Theatre
| Fri 29 Sep | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Sat 30 Sep | 7:30pm |
| Tue 3 Oct | 7:30pm |
Reginald Theatre
| Wed 4 Oct | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Thu 5 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Wed 11 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Thu 12 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 13 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Sat 14 Oct | 1:30pm, 7:30pm |
| Mon 16 Oct | 6:30pm |
| Tue 17 Oct | 6:30pm |
| Wed 18 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Thu 19 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 20 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Sat 21 Oct | 1:30pm, 7:30pm |
| Wed 25 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Thu 26 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Fri 27 Oct | 7.30pm |
| Sat 28 Oct | 1:30pm, 7.30pm |
Approximately 165 minutes (including interval). Partial lockout applies.
| Full | $54 |
|---|---|
| Preview | $45 |
| Concession (Pensioner, Veteran, Full-time Student, Senior)* | $42 |
| Under 35*, Group 8+ | $39 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Venus and Adonis is available to purchase as part of a 2023 Seymour Season multipack, alongside a host of other great shows. Buy a multipack to save up to 10% on tickets and enjoy outstanding independent theatre for less.
Recommended for ages 16+; parental guidance recommended for those under 16. Contains adult themes, nudity, sex scenes, coarse language, haze smoke, and loud or sudden sounds. Photography and filming prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Writer and Director Damien Ryan
Producer Robert Jago
Assistant Director Shannon Thomas
Stage Manager Chris Starnawski
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Lighting Designer Sophie Parker
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Wardrobe Assistant Ruby Jenkins
Sound Designer Jay Cameron
Cast Anthony Gooley, Adele Querol, Jerome Meyer, Belinda Giblin, Bernadette Ryan, Christopher Tomkinson, Ava Madon, Akasha Hazard, Kevin MacIsaac, Oliver Ryan, Max Ryan, Dinitha Senevirathne & Liv Rey Laaksonen
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
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