ARIA

A NEW DAVID WILLIAMSON PLAY

A symphony of discord unfolds in David Williamson’s brand-new play — a darkly funny exploration of the intricate dynamics and rivalry inherent within every family.

“The nation’s most prolific playwright” The Australian

about the show
Aria is the story of a very strong and domineering mother who believes she has three perfect sons. She also believes that their wives are not worthy of her precious boys. So, for years, she has given the wives hell. The worst day for them is the annual celebration of her three sons’ birthdays at which she makes a speech praising them and not too subtly putting down the wives. Then, she makes them endure an opera aria to remind them all that, according to her, she was on her way to becoming a famous diva, but looking after her boys was more important. She says she sacrificed everything for them. This year, however, the wives have finally had enough. And the ensuing family brawl isn’t pretty but it is blackly funny and a reminder that all families harbour delusions and sometimes behave badly. Very badly.

"The reviews are in and the audiences are loving it. It is a smash hit and sold out before it opened." Noosa Today