Face To Face

By David Williamson

A Mockingbird Theatre Company Production

• 7:30pm Wednesday 7 October 2026
• 7:30pm Thursday 8 October 2026
• 7:30pm Friday 9 October 2026
• 7:30pm Saturday 10 October 2026
• 7:30pm Tuesday 13 October 2026
• 7:30pm Wednesday 14 October 2026
• 7:30pm Thursday 15 October 2026
• 7:30pm Friday 16 October 2026
• 2pm & 7:30pm Saturday 17 October 2026

The Studio, Belconnen Arts Centre

Duration: 90 minutes

Tickets: $53 Adult / $47 Concession / $33 under 33 and over 66*

​​​​​​​*(for people under 33 years old or over 66 years old. ID required. Subject to availability)

Subscriptions for 3, 4 or 5 main stage productions available.

Companion Card Tickets available via telephone bookings: please call (02) 6173 3300.

Directed by Céline Oudin

“One of Williamson’s most important and innovative plays” John Shand

Written by Williamson especially for Ensemble Theatre, Face To Face is the first of his JACK MANNING TRILOGY. Fascinated by the idea of community conferencing, it offers an “exploration of conflict in the workplace and the humanity and compromise required to overcome it” (Daily Telegraph).

In this story of rivalry and alliances with secrets bubbling away just beneath the surface, we followed Glen, a young construction worker who rams into the back of his boss’s prized Mercedes in a fit of anger after being sacked. Instead of heading straight to court, he is given the opportunity to discuss his actions in a community conference. This character-driven social satire celebrates the strength of community over our rigid and often seemingly unjust court system.

“It offers an intriguing look into social conflict. Williamson… has the ability to tap into the zeitgeist” (Daily Review)

Contains adult themes and language.

Main Stage Productions Subscriptions

Subscriptions for 3, 4 or 5 main stage productions are available, with savings of up to 20%.

3-Show Package: $144 / $126 Concession

4-Show Package: $180 / $160 Concession

5-Show Package: $215 / $190 Concession

About Mockingbird Theatre

Great Plays. Great Performances. Great Theatre. 

Mockingbird Theatre is an award-winning Canberra-based theatre company bringing discerning audiences the best text-based 20th and 21st Century plays from around the world. Utilising the talents of Canberra’s experienced and emerging theatrical talents, Mockingbird Theatre’s mission is to move, thrill, entertain and to create theatrical magic that will touch the soul.