The Social Ladder
| The Social Ladder | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Williamson |
| Directed by | Janine Watson |
| Date premiered | 2026 |
| Place premiered | Ensember Theatre, Sydney |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | comedy |
The Social Ladder is a 2026 Australian play by David Williamson.[1] He called it "a satire about our species’ never-ending attempts to seek status and fame, and the cost of so doing."[2]
Williamson said "“I’m still fascinated by the social dance we have to do through life, balancing our self-interest with our social standing – because nobody wants to be labelled a social climber – and our tendency not to want to hurt other people."[3]
References
- ^ Blake, Elissa (16 March 2024). "David Williamson: 'Australian drama has ignored the elephant in the room – we're an unfair and unequal society'". The Guardian.
- ^ Woolford, Lisa (7 October 2024). "Despite rumours, David Williamson is definitely not the retiring type!". In Daily.
- ^ Bailey, Michael (27 January 2026). "David Williamson reveals his own Writers' Week 'cancellation' moment". Australian Financial Review.
External links
- Ensemble page for 2026 production at Ensemble
- Review of 2026 Sydney production at Limelight
- Review of 2026 Sydney production at Australian Arts Review