SILENT SKY

Silent Sky tells the story of real-life American astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. When Henrietta begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. 

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With music and math bursting forth onstage, Silent Sky follows Henrietta and her female peers as they rewrite the cosmos and change the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

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"I was very fortunate to see this brilliant production. Honestly one the best theatre experiences you will have - amateur or professional. Fantastic cast, great script and brilliant direction. The region is lucky to have access to talented productions like this."​

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Tickets

Adult $30 | Concession $25

Transaction fees apply

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Duration: 2 hours including intermission

Content: Flashing lights, themes of grief and loss 

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Accessible performance - Sunday 29 June

The performance of Silent Sky on Sunday 29 June will be Auslan-interpreted. During an Auslan interpreted performance, one or two interpreters are positioned side-stage, translating the dialogue spoken by the actors into sign language in real time. 

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For this performance, a block of seats has been reserved for users of this service to ensure a good view of the interpreter and the stage. To book these seats, please enter the code AUSLAN on the Trybooking landing page and select the concession ticket type when booking. 

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This Auslan performance was made possible by a generous donation from the Bluescope WIN Community Partners Program.