The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Presented by September Remedy Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo
Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Six spellers enter… but only one speller can leave a champion! At least the losers get a juice box…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a wildly hilarious take on adolescence, parenting, teachers, and the
P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M of the world of competitive spelling bees. Centred around a very eclectic group of six mid-pubescent teens, the show effortlessly weaves its way through the motivations and hopes of each competitor as they vie to take home the spelling championship of a lifetime! But which speller will avoid the soul-crushing ‘ding’ of the bell that signals the end of their time in the competition?
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, Spelling Bee is a riotous ride that has charmed audiences across the globe. With its fast-paced wit and vibrant score, this is an unforgettable and unexpectedly heart-warming experience not to be missed. Not seen on a professional Australian stage since the 2006 Melbourne and Sydney productions that saw stage superstars such as Magda Szubanski and David Campbell bring this hilarious show to life, it’s time to relive the magic in an entirely new way.
PRICES
Previews
Full Price $65
Weeknights, Thursday Matinees & Saturday Matinees
Full Price $75 | Concession $70 | Group (8+) $70
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Full Price $79
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.
Times
Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday & Saturday 2:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm
Running Time
Approx. 2 hours – including interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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Content Warnings
Mild Course Language, Mild Adult Themes, Theatrical haze and Flashing lights
Additional Info
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Cast & Creatives
Starring Axel Duffy, James Haxby, Adeline Hunter, Jessica Kok, Nathaniel Laga’aia, Rebecca Ordíz, Matthew Predny, Daniel Raso, Katrina Retallick, Cypriana Singh and Tyran Stig.
Director Dash Kruck
Musical Director Abi McCunn
Choreographer Vi Lam
Resident Director Kira Leiva
Set Designer Monique Langford
Costume Designer Adrienne Andrews
Lighting Designer Lucia Haddad
Sound Designer Sam Cheng
Production Manager Rebecca Kellahan
Stage Manager Grace Sackman
Assistant Stage Manager Hana Barn
Production Assistant Jude Keane
Producers Kayla French and Sarah Isaacs -
Accessibility
Wheelchair Seating
A limited number of accessible seats are available in the front row of the theatre (A13-A15). These, as well as Companion seats, can be purchased through the ‘Book Now’ link.
Please contact the box office on (02) 8065 7337 if you have any questions regarding our accessibility.