THE WHALE

An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company

THE WHALE

Written by Samuel D. Hunter
Directed by Geoff Brittain


7 - 16 November 2025
Little Theatre
 

The Whale tells the story of a 600-pound obese man who hides from the world.  Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his daughter.
 

Desperate to reconnect with this long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.
 

The 2022 Academy Award winning movie (starring Brendan Fraser) was adapted from Hunter's play.

CAST

Sam Wiseman as Charlie, with Tianna Cooper as Ellie, Annie Matsouliadis as Liz, Liam James as Elder Thomas and Jessica Merrick as Mary.

CONTENT WARNING

Strong/coarse language, adult and sexual themes.
Rated MA

TICKETS
$28 Full Price
$23 Concession
 

Terms & Conditions
All government issued Concession cards accepted, including pension and student.
Companion Cards accepted - please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au to confirm.
Schools/Teachers: please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au for invoicing and inquiries.

Please make sure dates are correctly booked as there are no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
 

Performance Dates
Friday 7 November at 7:30pm
Saturday 8 November at 3pm
Sunday 9 November at 3pm
Wednesday 12 November at 7:30pm
Thursday 13 November at 7:30pm
Friday 14 November at 7:30pm
Saturday 15 November at 3pm
Sunday 16 November at 3pm


DURATION
Approximately 2 hours (1 interval)


VENUE
Little Theatre
The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide

ACCOLADES FOR THE WHALE

Winner! 2013 Lucille Lortel Award - Best Play
Winner! 2013 Drama Desk Special Award for Significant Contribution to Theatre
Winner! 2013 GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding New York Theatre
Nominee! 2013 Drama League Award - Outstanding Production of a Play
Nominee! 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards - Outstanding New Off-Boradway Play
Nominee! 2013 John Gassner Award - Outstanding New American Play
Finalist! 27th Annual Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Drama of 2014/15