by Anton Burge
Presented by Ensemble Theatre
Director | Liesel Badorrek
Assistant Director | Jessica Fallico
Set & Costume Designer | Grace Deacon
Lighting Designer | Kelsey Lee
Video Designer | Cameron Smith
Composer & Sound Designer | Ross Johnston
Stage Manager | Krystelle Quartermain
Cast | Jeanette Cronin & Lucia Mastrantone
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
In Hollywood’s Golden Age, two queens reigned supreme — Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Before What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? lit up cinemas, their off-camera rivalry was already a blockbuster.
Anton Burge’s deliciously wicked two-hander pulls back the curtain on the set where egos clashed, tempers flared, and a legendary feud hit boiling point.
With Jeanette Cronin (DARK VOYAGER) as Bette Davis and Lucia Mastrantone (MASTER CLASS) as Joan Crawford, take a front row seat to an iconic battle of barbs, ambition and brilliance. BETTE & JOAN captures the vulnerability and venom of two extraordinary women fighting for relevance — and one last moment in the spotlight.
★★★★ "The two best actors in town for the roles" The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★★ "The performances are breathtaking; electric one moment and devastatingly fragile the next." The Scoop
★★★★★ "Hilarious, bitchy, and deeply moving" Theatre Thoughts
★★★★★ "Exquisite Acting From Two Top Dames." What's the Show
★★★★ "The pair really show off what it is to be at the top of their craft" Musical Theatre AU
★★★★ "Nothing short of excellent" Stage Door Podcast
"Two legends, two powerhouse performances – one unmissable night. Go see it." Faith in Theatres
