Breaking the Castle

  • Theatre
  • Studio
  • Run time - 80 minutes

An hilarious, heartfelt true story of human resilience

A true story walking the tightrope between heartbreak and hilarity, Breaking the Castle is a dark comedy about falling apart and faking your way through recovery - until you can’t.

Breaking the Castle follows the story of David, a struggling actor whose life is a chaotic blend of substance abuse, Shakespearean soliloquies, failed auditions, and debilitating mental health. David takes himself to the brink, until an unlikely lifeline offers hope in the mountains of South-East Asia.

This is not your average tale of addiction. It’s a razor-sharp, darkly comic ride through one man’s chaos, full of warmth, laughter, and surprising hope. Think Trainspotting meets Fleabag-raw, real, and unexpectedly hilarious, with a huge heart that will have you leaving the theatre feeling inspired and uplifted.

A genuine work of empathy, Breaking the Castle is a remarkable true story about the indomitable nature of the human spirit.

A portion of the Box Office proceeds from Breaking the Castle will go to the Australian Anti Ice Campaign.

Banner image © Grant Leslie, Grant Leslie Photography  

Event details

An extraordinary piece of writing…Cook’s performance is a tour de force

Arts Hub

A rare production that never lets you go

The New Current London

A powerful and poignant production

London Theatre One

Cook’s Performance is Spectacular

Always Time for Theatre London

Full cast and creatives

Written and Performed by
Peter Cook

Director
Bridget Boyle

Designer
Raymond Milner

Lighting Designer
Ben Hughes

Sound Designer
Kimmo Venonnen

Production Manager
Freddy Komp
Ken Francey

Stage Manager
Rhiannon Tate

Dialect Coach
Linda Nicholls-Gidley 

Producer, Cluster Arts
Debbie Wilks

Producer, BTC Productions
Peter Cook

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Studio

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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