OBSERVER: Three Sisters


Theatre Works presents Three Sisters, reimagined for a contemporary audience, from March 7-22 at Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda
Directed by Greg Carroll, this first season in the 2025 by Theatre Works programming is brought to the stage by a dynamic ensemble of local creatives, working together to breathe fresh life into this iconic tale of ambition, love, and longing.
First performed in 1901, Three Sisters is one of Anton Chekhov’s most celebrated plays. Taking place over three and a half years, this epic tale follows the lives of four siblings after the death of their father.
The youngest sister, Irina, is hopeful and idealistic, but Masha, the middle sister, struggles in an unhappy marriage. The eldest, Olga, has accepted a life of responsibility and duty, while their brother Andrei’s poor decisions lead to the family’s financial ruin.
Performed by Mia Landgren, Joanna Halliday, Stella Carroll, Belle Hansen, Rosemary Johns, Gabriel Partington, Laurence Young, Ty McKenzie, Syd Brisbane, River Stevens, Chris Connelly and Simon Chandler.
Performance Season: March 7 – 22 Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Wed – Fri 11.30am Previews: Thurs 7 and Fri 8 March 7.30pm; Opening Night: Tues 11 March 7.30pm
Bookings: theatreworks.org.au/2025/three-sisters
Enquiries: 9534 3388
Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 2 hours including interval Suitable for ages: 12+
Warnings: Depictions of grief, financial hardship, mental health, sexism and on-stage smoking
Accessibility: Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date

Cheryl Threadgold