Noël Coward’s Private Lives
The theatrical comedy event of 2027 is coming to Sydney for five weeks only! Internationally acclaimed British actor Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) joins four-time Gold Logie Award-winning Australian star of stage and screen Lisa McCune (The King and I, South Pacific, Girl from the North Country) in Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy masterpiece, Private Lives.
DURATION
2 hours 10 minutes
(incl. 20-minute interval)
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Joining Hugh Bonneville and Lisa McCune on stage are Leon Ford (The Pacific, Elvis), Silver Logie Award winner Claire van der Boom (Rush, Sisters of War) and multi-Helpmann Award-winning actress Julie Forsyth (Cloudstreet, Endgame).
Elyot (Hugh Bonneville) and Amanda (Lisa McCune) thought they had put their disastrous marriage behind them. Divorced for five years and honeymooning with their new spouses, their lives are turned upside down when they discover they are staying right next door to each other. What follows is a deliciously funny clash of egos as old sparks fly, tempers flare and common sense goes out the window.
Packed with razor-sharp one-liners, outrageous behaviour and enough romantic chaos to keep everyone on their toes, Noël Coward’s Private Lives is one of the funniest plays ever written. Since its sensational 1930 premiere, audiences have fallen in love with Coward’s wicked wit and unforgettable characters, while theatre legends including Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman have all taken on its iconic leading roles.
Featuring Noël Coward’s beloved song Someday I’ll Find You, the enduring classic has been recorded by some of the greats including Mario Lanza, Doris Day, Perry Como and Julie Andrews.
Directed by acclaimed British director Christopher Luscombe (Royal Shakespeare Company, London’s Old Vic and the West End), this laugh-out-loud new production brings Coward’s timeless comedy to life for a new generation.
Smart, stylish and irresistibly funny, Noël Coward’s Private Lives arrives at Theatre Royal Sydney this summer.
“A dazzling new stage show.”
– DAILY EXPRESS
“A triumph.”
– EVENING EXPRESS
“Missing it would be a big mistake. Huge.”
– GRAZIA
Noël Coward’s Private Lives contains language and themes reflective of the attitudes of the period in which it was written, including racial slurs. This production contains smoking (herbal cigarettes), depictions of physical violence and alcohol consumption, and scenes of emotional conflict.
Wheelchair and accessible seating is located in Circle Row N at Theatre Royal Sydney. You can book up to two tickets in this row online here and can apply one Companion Card Complimentary Ticket per booking. If you wish to purchase more than 2 tickets or apply more than one Companion Card, please contact our Box Office here.
If you require further information on accessibility at our venue, please visit our Accessibility page which includes seat recommendations, hearing loop, and more. Alternatively, if wish to speak to one of our team about the best possible seats to fit your needs, please contact us and we will gladly assist.
WEDNESDAY 11TH DEC 2025
7:30pm
TUESDAY 3RD DEC 2025
7:30pm
OUR PACKAGES
Looking to take your experience to the next level at Theatre Royal Sydney? Browse our packages to enhance your evening when seeing this performance of Noël Coward’s Private Lives.
Group booking discounts are available for Noël Coward’s Private Lives. Varying discounts are available for Groups, Concession Groups, and School Groups for selected performances.
Standard Group bookings of 8-20 tickets can be purchased online and are available on all performances of Noël Coward’s Private Lives.
If this price is available on your selected seat, you will be prompted to select the Standard Group 8+ Ticket Type. Please note you will need to select a minimum of 10 tickets to proceed to payment.
Concession Group bookings of 8-20 tickets can be purchased online and are available on Tuesday and Friday evening, as well Wednesday and Thursday matinee and evening performances of Noël Coward’s Private Lives.
If this price is available on your selected seat, you will be prompted to select the Concession Group 8+ Ticket Type. Please note you will need to select a minimum of 10 tickets to proceed to payment.
School Groups bookings are available on Tuesday to Friday evening, as well as Wednesday and Thursday matinees for groups of 8 students or more. One complimentary teacher ticket is provided per 10 students.
Please contact our Box Office to learn more about school bookings!
For groups over 20+, if you have any further Group booking queries, or to reserve your tickets whilst you finalise numbers, please contact us and we will gladly assist.
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 1:00PM
Over 60? Join fellow solo theatregoers an hour before the matinee performance on Wednesday 25 February with lounge access, a complimentary beverage, and fantastic conversation with like-minded individuals! Simply add the product to your cart when purchasing your ticket to this performance or reach out to our friendly Box Office team.
SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2.00PM
Over 60? Join fellow solo theatregoers an hour before the matinee performance on Saturday 6 March with lounge access, a complimentary beverage, and fantastic conversation with like-minded individuals! Simply add the product to your cart when purchasing your ticket to this performance or reach out to our friendly Box Office team.
ARE THERE ANY CONTENT WARNINGS?
Noël Coward’s Private Lives contains language and themes reflective of the attitudes of the period in which it was written, including racial slurs. This production contains smoking (herbal cigarettes), depictions of physical violence and alcohol consumption, and scenes of emotional conflict.
IS THERE AN AGE RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS PRODUCTION?
This production is recommended for ages 14 and over.
Elyot
Amanda
Victor
Sybil
Louise
Elyot
Amanda
Victor
Sybil
Louise
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