Monthly Bulletin March/April 2005 - Vol 8 No. 2

"The Lightkeeper" opens in Sydney

by Alison Lydiard, Griffin Theatre Company

The Lightkeeper, Verity Laughton’s wonderfully woven and stirring story of the sea, stars the “masterly” Ian Scott in a rare Sydney performance. This AWGIE-Award winning play is a gripping and moving drama about love, loss and life on the edge is about to open in Sydney at the SBW Stables Theatre Sydney.

Evoking the spirit of the ‘shipwreck coast’, The Lightkeeper ingeniously weaves tales from South Australia’s own sea-faring past to create a powerfully absorbing tale of great tragedies and greater triumphs. Trawling through the real-life tales of lightkeepers, sailors, lighthouses and shipwrecks, Laughton discovered the voice of ancient mariner Jack Power on a solitary early morning walk, close to Cape Northumberland lighthouse. 

Ian Scott is riveting as Power, the former seaman turned lighthouse keeper, who enthrals audiences with terrifying tales of life at sea and of meeting his great true love, the widow Mary Agnes. But like the ships wrecked by high seas, Jack must soon weather his own storm. His darkest secret intimately revealed during one night, keeping the light.

Griffin Theatre Company and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust have joined forces to offer two unique experiences by land and sea. Simply book a ticket to the upcoming production of The Lightkeeper at the SBW Stables Theatre, Kings Cross and receive a free tour of Macquarie Lighthouse, Vaucluse.

Learn the fascinating history of this landmark while enjoying magnificent harbour and city views. Tours run throughout the day, starting every 20 minutes so bookings are essential, and kids activities will keep junior lighthouse enthusiasts busy.

Only 240 free tour tickets are available so bookings are essential. Refreshments can also be purchased at Macquarie Lighthouse.

Terms and Conditions: 

Book a full price adult ticket ($38) to The Lightkeeper between 19 April and 7 May (excl. Mondays) and receive a free Macquarie Lighthouse Tour, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse. 

Call 1300 306 776 and ask for Lighthouse Tour package. Tours are subject to availability and conditions apply.