Description
The Dumb Waiter, by Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, is coming to The Armidale Playhouse from 24 July to 1 August 2026. This razor-sharp post-World War II comedy of menace depicts a world where humour opens the door and menace walks in.
Two men wait in a basement room for instructions, filling the time with tea, football, the newspaper, and small irritations. In The Dumb Waiter, language is never just small talk. It is a tool, a shield, a weapon. The pauses speak as loudly as the words.
As messages begin arriving, routine starts to fracture and the pressure climbs. Darkly funny, tightly wound, and unsettlingly familiar, this modern classic turns the everyday into something dangerous and asks: what happens when a system demands obedience without explanation?
Get ready to laugh and then suddenly feel the room change.
2:00pm and 7:00pm performances. Limited seating, bookings recommended.
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company
Important Information
Venue: The Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy St, Armidale NSW 2350, Australia
Seating: Limited, unallocated admission. First come, first served
Arrival time: Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the show to choose your preferred seat
Late admission: Latecomers will not be admitted
Running time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, no interval
Age guidance: 12+
Content advisory: Guns onstage (theatrical props) and mature themes.
Refund policy: Refunds up to 14 days prior to the event. A 15% booking fee applies to cancellations
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Cast and Creative Team
Director and Producer: Lisa Goldzieher
Ben: Stuart Lumsden
Gus: Jonathon McAteer
Stage Manager: Asher Goldzieher
Set, Costume and Prop Design: Martini
Sound Design: Elspeth Goldzieher and Daniel Elliott
Lighting Design: Lisa Goldzieher, Brendan Mooney and Riva Goldzieher
Sound Technician: Zoe Barker Smith
Lighting Technician: Riva Goldzieher
Set Construction: Bernard O'Baoill, Asher Goldzieher and Richie Kiehne
Scenic Art: Martini, Lisa Goldzieher and Asher Goldzieher
Marketing: Lisa Goldzieher and Elspeth Goldzieher
Photography and Videography: Daniel Elliott
Gallery
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