THE WHALE

An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company


THE WHALE

Written by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Geoff Brittain


7 - 16 November 2025
 

The Whale tells the story of a 600-pound obese man who hides from the world and stays in his apartment.  Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his daughter.
 

Desperate to reconnect with this long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.
 

The 2022 Academy Award winning movie was adapted from the play.

CAST

Sam Wiseman as Charlie, with Tianna Cooper as Ellie, Annie Matsouliadis as Liz, Liam James as Elder Thomas and Jessica Merrick as Mary.

CONTENT WARNING

Coarse language, adult and sexual themes

TICKETS
$28 Full Price
$23 Concession
School groups: $15 per student

Terms & Conditions
All government issued Concession cards accepted, including pensioners and students.
Companion Cards accepted - please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au to confirm.
Schools/Teachers: please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au for invoicing.

Please make sure dates are correctly booked as there are no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, unless sold out prior.
 

Performance Dates
Friday 7 November at 7:30pm
Saturday 8 November at 3pm
Sunday 9 November at 3pm
Wednesday 12 November at 7:30pm
Thursday 13 November at 7:30pm
Friday 14 November at 7:30pm
Saturday 15 November at 3pm
Sunday 16 November at 3pm


DURATION
Approximately 2 hours


VENUE
Little Theatre
The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide