Written by Drew Livingston and Madeleine Jones
In a world torn apart by war, where power, pride, and revenge reigns, Tristan & Isolde tells the story of two sworn enemies who fall in love, and risk everything for a chance at a new life.
Set amidst bitter rivalries and shattered alliances, Tristan & Isolde is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, legacy, and rebellion. Their bond forces rulers to face their own fears, and their final, daring choice—to love despite the cost—becomes the catalyst for a new future.
With decades of onstage experience between them, Drew and Madeleine have been writing together since 2020. Their shared love of classical text and story-telling through song, together with the strong themes of identity, loyalty and sacrifice is what drew them to reimagine this legendary romance for the modern age.
At its heart, Tristan & Isolde is a story that asks: can love truly change the world?
Madeleine and Drew are deeply thankful for the support of Inner West Council and the ongoing generosity of Hayes Theatre Co.
Prices
Full Price | $32
Passports
Festival Passport 10% off | $29
Festival Passport 20% off | $26
Times
Thursday 17 July | 7:30pm
Running Time
Approx. 90 mins (no interval)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Info
This is a script-in-hand presentation of the show’s current draft, with actors performing at mic stands. All performances of musicals during Hayes’s Festival of New Work are presentations, with no set or costumes, choreography, etc. The writer and/or composer will introduce the work at the start of the event.
The Writers
Drew Livingston
Drew has written music for many of Australia’s leading theatre companies. His compositions for Bell Shakespeare’s Henry V earned him a Sydney Theatre Award and a Greenroom Award nomination. He has also composed for Sport for Jove productions such as The Libertine, As You Like It, The Tempest, and Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet. Other credits include original music for Titus Andronicus (Cry Havoc) and Bell Shakespeare’s The Players.
In 2014, Drew and his wife Naomi released So Long Lives This, an album of original songs inspired by Shakespeare’s sonnets, which climbed to number five on the Australian iTunes folk charts. Additionally, Drew co-wrote the play The City, which had a highly successful season at the Sydney Opera House.
As an actor, Drew has work extensively in both Musical Theatre and theatre over the last 15 years; including Billy Elliot The Musical, Mamma Mia and My Brilliant Career at Melbourne Theatre Company.
Madeleine Jones
An award-winning performer with over 10 years professional experience, Madeleine’s onstage credits include: The Memory of Water (Ensemble Theatre); On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Squabbalogic & Seymour Centre); Jekyll & Hyde (Hayes Theatre Co); Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Outhouse & Seymour Centre); Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Michael Cassel Group); The Humans (Mophead & Redline); Assassins (Hayes Theatre Co & Sydney Opera House); Muriel’s Wedding The Musical (STC & Global Creatures); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cyrano De Bergerac, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Love’s Labours Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (Sport for Jove); Ladies in Black (Queensland Theatre); Avenue Q (LCW Presents); Once (GFO & MTC). Her most recent work on screen includes Apples Never Fall (Binge) and Population: 11 (Stan).
Tristan & Isolde is Madeleine’s first project as a writer.
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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 or visit our Accessibility Page if you have any questions regarding our accessibility.