Oil
By Ella Hickson
How do we manage our finite resources? Is there any resource more infinite than love?
From the stage of London’s Almeida Theatre hails this epic, explosive play about empire, history, and motherhood as it charts the lifespan of one of our most precious commodities. Starring Hayley McElhinney (Doctor Doctor, The Cherry Orchard) with a formidable ensemble of actors under the direction of Adam Mitchell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Every Brilliant Thing), Oil is an exciting and relevant new work for our time and place.
1886, Cornwall, a family are preparing for dinner by candlelight. A salesman arrives at their farm to demonstrate a wonderful new discovery - the kerosene lamp. The age of oil is beginning.
Spanning 150 years and traversing the globe through Tehran, Hampstead, Baghdad, and then back to Cornwall, Oil is the time travelling story of mother May and her daughter Amy as they navigate a shifting world.
“Oil is everything great theatre should be; ambitious, exciting, and brimming with heart. It takes us on a journey of big ideas in the search for light. It’s the kind of play that comes about once in a decade.”
Adam Mitchell, Director.
“Scorchingly ambitious, with plenty of renewable energy.” ★★★★★ The Guardian.
Image by Frances Andrijich.
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Dates
05 Nov - 27 Nov
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre
Pricing
Tickets between $30.00 - $110.00
Recommended age
15+
Duration
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
Warning
Adult themes, sexual intimidation, coarse language, depictions of sexual scenes, use of herbal cigarettes, racism, islamaphobia and possible use of stage firearms.
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PREMIUM
- $110.00 Adult
A-RESERVE
- $119.00 Adult
- $95.00 Concession
- $79.00 Preview/Matinee Performances
- $46.00 Student
B-RESERVE
- $79.00 Adult
- $63.00 Concession
- $63.00 Preview/Matinee Performances
- $46.00 Student
GROUPS (8+)
- $63.00 A-Reserve
- $46.00 Schools (10+) Receive 1 complimentary ticket for every 10 tickets purchased
- For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@ptt.wa.gov.au
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- For accessible booking information please visit the State Theatre Centre's website. We recommend all accessible bookings are made at the venue box office or by calling (08) 6212 9292.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
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November
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Saturday / November 05 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
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Monday / November 07 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Tuesday / November 08 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Wednesday / November 09 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
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Thursday / November 10 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Friday / November 11 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Saturday / November 12 2022
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Tuesday / November 15 2022
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Wednesday / November 16 2022
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Thursday / November 17 2022
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Friday / November 18 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Saturday / November 19 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
- Auslan signed performance
- Captioned
Oil
Saturday / November 19 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Sunday / November 20 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Tuesday / November 22 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
- Auslan signed performance
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Wednesday / November 23 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
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Wednesday / November 23 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
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Thursday / November 24 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
2 hrs 20 minutes (including interval)
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Friday / November 25 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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Saturday / November 26 2022
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Sunday / November 27 2022
Heath Ledger Theatre
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