14 February - 1 MarchTiny Dog Productions & Dead Fly Productions presents
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR
Written by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Kim Hardwick
When a troubled schoolgirl tells a lie, it sets off a chain of events with extraordinary and damaging consequences.
Premiering on Broadway in 1934, banned in London and several cities across America and performing for 691 shows in its first run, Lillian Hellman's The Children’s Hour was a product of its time, but 90 years later the devastating consequences of deceit, lies, homophobia and fear-mongering at the heart of this work remain startlingly relevant.
At their beloved boarding school Karen and Martha become entangled in a world of shame and courage when a troubled schoolgirl tells a lie to her unsuspecting grandmother, setting off a chain of events with extraordinary, damaging consequences.
Hellman’s The Children’s Hour was a controversial piece that caused the playwright to be blacklisted from Hollywood. Today, it remains a haunting reminder for us all.
Cast and Creative Team
Producing Company: Tiny Dog Productions & Dead Fly Productions
Playwright: Lillian Hellman
Director: Kim Hardwick
Producers: Deborah Jones & Romney Hamilton
Assistant Director: Maddy Steadman
Set Designer: Emelia Simcox
Costume Designer: Hannah Yardley
Lighting Designer: Jimi Rawlings
Stage Manager: Clare Sheridan
Accent/Dialect Coach: Linda Nicholls-Gidley
Scenic Artist: Russell Carey
Set Builders: Glen Hamilton & Dave Hodgkins
Props: Eva Felding
Graphic Designer: Mel Jensen
Cast (of 13): Sarah Ballantyne, Jess Bell, Amy Bloink, Mike Booth, Annie Byron, Kim Clifton, Romney Hamilton, Martelle Hammer, Miranda Huttley, Deborah Jones, Lara Kocsis, Madeline Kunstler, Kira Mclennan
This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.
Dates + Ticketing
Season: 14 February - 1 March (previews 14/02 & 15/02, opening night 16/02)
Times: Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 5pm
Ticket Prices:
Previews: $29.70 + booking fee
Cheap Tuesday: $38.50 + booking fee
Adult: $49.50-82.50 + booking fee
Concession: $38.50-60.50 + booking fee
+ THE CHILDREN’S HOUR is offering an allocation of complimentary tickets to First Nations peoples. Please contact Virginia at boxoffice@oldfitztheatre.com.au to claim.
Approximate Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (inc. interval)
Content Warnings: Themes of homophobia and suicide
Note: ticketing for Mainstage productions at the Old Fitz Theatre operate on a Dynamic Pricing model. This system means prices increase in line with audience demand (determined by capacity targets), and ensures we are able to provide cheaper tickets for a period whilst also making sure artists - who are often contracted on a profit share basis - get paid. In the interest of full transparency, the structure of the model can be viewed in full on our Welcome page. Concession tickets will never exceed $60.50, and previews and Cheap Tuesday’s will be capped at $38.50 and will not scale.
