Theatre Royal Presents a Critical Stages Touring Production: The Year of Magical Thinking

Theatre Royal presents The Year of Magical Thinking, 23-25 June, in their Studio Theatre. If you’ve read her books and essays, or watched the Netflix doco, you know that Joan Didion is one of the most deeply intelligent and thoughtful writers of the 20th century.

Theatre People shared, “The audience is mesmerised, holding on to every word, gesture, with eyes following her movements, taking in what’s been so eloquently said.”

This highly personal account of loss through the lens of hope unpacks a surreal and overwhelming time in Didion’s life as she faces the sudden loss of her husband John, and later her daughter Quintana. Deeply moving, sometimes funny, and ultimately joyful, this is one woman’s story of the journey to find acceptance, and the lessons learnt in letting go.

Artshub said, “We felt like privileged listeners, given access to an extraordinarily insightful confrontation with the way in which grief loosens our grasp on reason.”

The Year of Magical Thinking will be performed by one of Australia’s finest actors, Jillian Murray, and directed by Laurence Strangio.

After a critically acclaimed sellout premiere season in Melbourne, this production is a must-see for all fans of great writing and drama.

Tickets are on sale now, and begin at $35. Please note, the production is suitable for ages 15+. Click here for more information.