Echo Theatre and Arts on Tour present
God of Carnage
29 Aug 25
The Q
15+
by Yasmina Reza
A comedy of manners, without the manners!
Overview
Dates
29-31 August 2025
Times
2pm & 7:30pm
Venue
The Q
Running time
90 minutes, no interval
Audience advice
Contains coarse language and adult themes.
Recommended for ages 15+
Tickets
$30 – $59.90
Early Bird discount valid until 31 January
Description
Classification
Two eleven-year-old boys, a stick and some broken teeth are the catalyst in this classic comedy, which Echo Theatre have re-imagined, setting it in Canberra in a vibrant new production. When two 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.
With ageing 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?
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Director Jordan Best
Cast Jim Adamik, Lainie Hart, Jenna Roberts and Josh Wiseman
This fast-paced play is superb.
Len Power, Canberra Critics Circle
Highly engaging.
Joe Woodward, City News