Riverside Theatres presents
An Outhouse Theatre Co production
ULSTER AMERICAN
By David Ireland
Directed by Shane Anthony
The ‘brazen, savage and brilliantly hilarious’ (Limelight) satire that wowed critics and audiences in 2021 comes to Riverside!
Gleefully skewering the powerful and privileged in post- #MeToo showbiz, this ferocious comedy will have you laughing and gasping in equal measure. A talented female playwright, an Oscar-winning actor and an ambitious theatre director meet to discuss a play that promises glory for all. But as lines are crossed and the power of Hollywood looms, the love-in descends into mayhem.
The acclaimed Outhouse Theatre Co (The Flick, The Rolling Stone, Gloria) presented the sensational Sydney Premiere at Seymour Centre in 2021 where it played to sold-out houses and five-star reviews. Now this provocative and brutally hilarious production comes crashing into Riverside.
Not for the faint of heart. Not to be missed.
★★★★★ “Dark, deft & savage.”- Time Out
★★★★ ½ “An electrifying experience for any theatre- goer.”- Limelight
Recommended for ages 16+
Performance Warnings
This performance contains adult themes, sexual references and coarse language.
Year Group Recommendation: Year 10+
**This show is eligible for the Evening Excursions initiative for school bookings, 1 free teacher per 20 students, or $23 for any additional, click here to find out more.

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Brian Meegan as “Leigh Carver”
Harriet Gordon-Anderson as “Ruth Davenport”
Jeremy Waters as “Jay Conway”
Director Shane Anthony
Producer Jeremy Waters
Set & Lighting Designer Veronique Bennet
Costume Designer Claudia Kryszkiewicz
Sound Composition & Design Mary Rapp
Artistic Associate Craig Baldwin
Dialect Coach Linda Nicolls-Gidley
Set Construction Tom Fahy
Graphic Design 51 Watts Design
Production Photography Richard Farland
★★★★★ “Dark, deft & savage.” – TimeOut Sydney
★★★★ ½ “Brazen, savage & brilliantly hilarious. An electrifying experience for any theatre- goer.” – Limelight
★★★★ ½ “Diabolically clever. An extraordinary cast. Gloriously unmissable.” – Reviews By Judith
“Exceptional. Damned funny & provocative. Impeccably cast.” – SMH
“Ulster American is great, thought-provoking theatre. Deliciously disturbing” – BWW