VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE

Written by Christopher Durang
Directed by Hayley Horton

9 - 18 October 2026

Little Theatre (Adelaide University)
 

Christopher Durang's play centres around three middle-aged siblings living together in their ancestral farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania and playfully riffs on themes and characters from the works of Anton Chekhov.

Over the course of a weekend, old resentments bubble to the surface, sibling rivalries reignite, and the characters grapple with their identities, their pasts, and their uncertain futures. There are moments of absurd comedy, including a costume party, a Maggie Smith impersonation, and Spike's constant need to show off… everything. However, beneath the laughter lies a deeper exploration of loneliness, ageing, the fear of change, and the search for meaning in life.

Featuring a stellar cast, this play is a witty and insightful look at the complexities of family, the passage of time, and the enduring human need for connection, all filtered through a Chekhovian lens with a distinctly contemporary and comedic sensibility.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the Tony Award in 2013 for Best Play, with five additional nominations.
 

This is the South Australian premiere.