Glen Street Theatre is thrilled to present Echo Theatre’s critically acclaimed and award-winning production of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September 2025.
Winner of an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage is a whip smart comedy that has been translated into a dozen different languages, been performed all over the world, and was made into a film in 2011, starring Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet.
Now, Echo Theatre’s production is touring across NSW, following a critically acclaimed and award-winning season in 2022 at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Two eleven-year-old boys, a stick and some broken teeth are the catalyst in this classic comedy, which Echo Theatre have reimagined, setting it in Canberra in a vibrant new production. When 2 couples meet to discuss the playground incident between their sons, the evening begins quite amicably. Soon, however, the afternoon deteriorates from one of mild unease and discomfort, into a deluge of accusations, recriminations, jealousy and rage.
There are aging parents, drug side effects, precious catalogues, abandoned hamsters, not to mention drinking, fighting, projectile vomiting and the destruction of some rather lovely tulips. Boys will be boys, but can the grown-ups be grown up enough to resolve their differences without losing sight of right and wrong?
Echo Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jordan Best, said that audiences are sure to recognise themselves in this hilarious touring production.
“What makes this play so accessible, so funny, so uncomfortable and real, is that we know these people. We are these people. These awful, flawed, vengeful, vulnerable, and messy people. That’s the comedy, and the tragedy, of this magnificent play,” Jordan said.
Don’t miss Echo Theatre’s God of Carnage at Glen Street Theatre on Friday 5 & Saturday 6 September.
ACCOLADES & REVIEWS
Best Director (Jordan Best) - Canberra Critics Circle 2023 - LINK
“Jordan Best’s assured direction blends breathlessly fast comedy with the sadness underneath. Yes, we’re laughing, but it hurts.” - Canberra Critics Circle, Len Power - LINK
“Best’s direction never falters.” - Canberra Critics Circle, Peter Wilkins - LINK
“The multi-layers within the script were revealed through clever stage sculpting, well-differentiated characters and the heightening of critical moments through powerful variations in emphasis…a classy, highly engaging and most accessible production.” - City News, Jo Woodward - LINK
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CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright: Yasmina Reza
Translator: Christopher Hampton
Director: Jordan Best
Lighting Designer: Jacob Aquilina
Production Designer: Jordan Best
Music: William Best
Cast: Jim Adamik, Lainie Hart, Arran McKenna, Jenna Roberts
Photo credit: Photos - Ben Appleton
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SEASON DETAILS
VENUE: Glen Street Theatre
DATES: Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7.30pm, Fri 5th Sept, 3pm and 7.30pm Sat 6 Sept
PRICES: $45 - $75
BOOKINGS: Call 02 9470 5913 or visit glenstreet.com.au/god-carnage
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes (no interval)
AGE GROUP: 15+ years
CONTENT WARNING: Coarse Language, Adult Themes
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Watch the trailer HERE
View Production Photography HERE
For more information, contact:
Jordan Best
Artistic Director, Echo Theatre
Jordan.best@qprc.nsw.gov.au | 0478 054 616
EDITORS’ NOTES
Echo Theatre
Echo has a focus on creating from within. Under the guidance of artistic director Jordan Best, Echo produces shows presented as part of the subscription season at The Q, Queanbeyan, providing professional opportunities for the talented creatives from our region. We are committed to producing high quality, low carbon footprint, productions designed to tour, reversing the traditional touring flow by getting regionally produced work to other venues across NSW and Australia.
Learn more: https://theq.net.au/echo-theatre-co/