Spring Awakening

Book and lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik

Based on the original play by Frank Wedekind

Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play of 1891, this bold new musical tells the tale of a group of teenagers embarking on the thrilling, turbulent transition from youth to adulthood.

Wendla begs her mother to explain where babies come from only to be fobbed off with mumblings about 'the stork'. Melchior, more advanced in his sexual education, has been studying diagrams that would bring tears to the eyes of his elders. On a stormy, spring afternoon Wendla and Melchior succumb to desire. Fumbling their way into one another's arms, they learn the joys of sexual awakening. Only later will they learn of its potential to devastate.

A surprise smash-hit on Broadway, Spring Awakening won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and has since become a music theatre phenomenon throughout the world, garnering a cult following wherever it has travelled. Driven by an exceptional score ranging from power ballads to grunge anthems that capture the spine-tingling highs and lows of youthful desire, this exuberant musical has all the energy of a rock concert and all the power of a great drama.

A new generation of performers - cast from open auditions across Australia - burst on to the Sydney Theatre stage for the hotly-anticipated Australian premiere of Spring Awakening. It may be 1891 but when these exceptional singers burst into song they express electric inner worlds that will be instantly recognisable to anyone who is - or ever was - a teenager.


Director Geordie Brookman
Musical Director Robert Gavin
Choreographer Kate Champion
Set Designer Anna Tregloan
Costume Designer Tess Schofield
Sound Designer Steve Francis
Lighting Designer Niklas Pajanti
Associate Musical Director Eric Rasmussen

With Akos Armont, Clare Bowen, Ali Calder, Olivia Charalambous, Thomas Conroy, Helen Dallimore, Edward Grey, Andrew Hazzard, Nicholas Kong, Erica Lovell, Scott Morris, Berynn Schwerdt, Angela Scundi, Rebecca Lee Slade, Christy Sullivan, Jamie Ward, Alex Woodward

2 Hours 15 Minutes, Including Interval
Occasional strong language and sexual references.
Recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.

Photos: Brett Boardman


Medina Apartment Hotels Spring Awakening Package includes overnight accommodation at Medina Grand Harbourside, two A Reserve tickets to Spring Awakening, a production program and two drink vouchers to be used at Sydney Theatre bars - all for just $360. Packages are available between 5 Feb and 7 March 2010, and must be booked directly through Medina Grand Harbourside on (02) 9249 7000. Subject to availability.