The Deep Blue Sea

Written by Terence Rattigan
Directed by Tony Knight
Presented by Chaika Theatre

Chaika Theatre presents a fresh, emotionally charged interpretation of Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea, a timeless exploration of love, loss, and personal struggle.

Set in the post-war austerity of 1950s London, the play follows Hester Collyer, a woman trapped in a turbulent affair with a passionate but troubled ex-fighter pilot, while grappling with the devastating consequences of her emotional isolation.

This new production breathes life into Rattigan’s masterpiece, with a bold, modern sensibility and intimate staging that captures the raw complexity of human relationships.

With powerful performances and a delicate balance between despair and resilience, Chaika Theatre’s The Deep Blue Sea is a poignant journey into the heart of a woman’s battle for self-liberation.

Promotional photography: Andrew Sikorsky.
Production photography: Jane Duong.

Details

When: 12 June – 27 June 2026
Where:
ACT Hub
Causeway Hall, Kingston
14 Spinifex Street, Kingston ACT 2604

Performances

• Fri, 12 Jun 7:30pm
• Sat, 13 Jun 7:30pm
• Wed, 17 Jun 7:30pm
• Thu, 18 Jun 7:30pm
• Fri, 19 Jun 7:30pm
• Sat, 20 Jun 2pm
• Sat, 20 Jun 7:30pm
• Sun, 21 Jun 5pm
• Wed, 24 Jun 7:30pm
• Thu, 25 Jun 7:30pm
• Fri, 26 Jun 7:30pm
• Sat, 27 Jun 2pm
• Sat, 27 Jun 7:30pm

Ticket prices

• First in best dressed: $30
• Under 30yo: $35
• Concession: $40
• Adult: $45

Cast

Jenna Roberts
Michael Sparks