Comedy, Theatre

Rootless Cosmopolitans by Ron Elisha


A dangerous comedy about not going quietly. This thought-provoking and challenging new play explores the polarising power of social media, antisemitism, identity politics and a Jewish mother who, although long dead, is alive and kvetching inside her son's head.


  • Dates 15 May - 2 June 2024

  • Times See below

  • Ticket prices See below

Past Event

A dangerous comedy about not going quietly.

Rootless Cosmopolitans (definition): Stalin’s euphemistic pejorative for ‘Jew’ – the eternal outsider.

In six short years, esteemed artistic director Ira Brot has transformed a small, struggling theatre company into an international sensation. He has the world at his feet; money, influence and creative freedom. One little tweet threatens to derail his perfect life.

Rootless Cosmopolitans is a timely black comedy from prolific Australian playwright Ron Elisha. This thought-provoking and challenging new play explores the polarising power of social media, antisemitism, and the minefield of identity politics. Add to this Ira’s Jewish mother who, although long dead, is alive and kvetching inside his head.

To view the program click HERE

Presented by Monstrous Theatre

School groups are welcome and bookings can be made by completing a School Group Booking Form HERE

What the critics are saying

  • A wonderful comic writer... complex, subtle, intelligent and searching, as well as marvellously funny.

    Helen Thomson, The Age
  • It is the sheer force and depth of Ron Elisha’s writing that makes it such an unforgettable experience.

    The Stage (London)
  • Compelling... powerful and exciting...

    Ma’ariv (Jerusalem)

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Dates

15 May - 2 June 2024

Times

Wednesday 15 May, 8pm (Preview)
Thursday 16 May, 8pm (Opening)
Friday 17 May, 8pm
Saturday 18 May, 5pm & 8pm
Sunday 19 May, 5pm
Wednesday 22 May, 8pm
Thursday 23 May, 2.30pm & 8pm
Friday 24 May, 8pm
Saturday 25 May, 5pm & 8pm
Sunday 26 May, 5pm
Wednesday 29 May, 8pm
Thursday 30 May, 2.30pm & 8pm
Friday 31 May, 8pm
Saturday 1 June, 5pm & 8pm
Sunday 2 June, 5pm

Tickets

$60 Standard
$50 Concession
$50 Child
$50 Groups (10+)
$45 Preview (Wed 15 May)

Duration

90-minutes (no interval)

All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: Allocated Seating

Please make sure you arrive a minimum of 15-minutes prior to the performance start time.

PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets.

CONTAINS

Coarse language, adult concepts & racism
This performance is suitable for ages 15+

Additional Information

To protect your health and safety and that of our team we have the following measures in place:

Venue will open one hour prior to showtime.
The venue will be CASHLESS.
Mask wearing is encouraged when inside the theatres.