Betty is a Butcher

Betty is a Butcher is a black comedy that captures the fragility and savagery of relationships, the need for love and the power of family. Betty is a Butcher explores what defines us and asks what power we have to shape our destiny.

An unmissable debut play written and performed by Thomas Campbell and directed by Kate Gaul, Betty is a Butcher is filled with dark humour, pathos, and unsettling personal narrative.

Thomas Campbell says of his debut play, “Betty is a Butcher is a highly theatrical festival piece. It’s an exploration of identity, love, and the need to be seen. It’s wild. Personal. It’s very dark. And very funny.” The work premiered as part of The Flying Nun program in early 2022 and is now reworked for this year’s season.

From director Kate Gaul, "What a privilege and pleasure it is to be working alongside a treasured colleague and incredible artist. Tom proves again that there is nothing he can't do and this haunting tale is a testament to his courage and artistry."

“When one performer on a stage can make you forget there is only one performer on the stage, you know you have something special on your hands.” – Lisa Thatcher, Theatre Blog

• Venue: PACT Theatre

• Dates: 5–9 September

• Times: Varied – see Box Office for details

• Ticket prices: General $35 | Concessions $30 | Deadly $28 + fees

• Fringe box office: www.sydneyfringe.com/festival-info

Suitable for 18+

• Written and performed by: Thomas Campbell

• Produced and directed by: Kate Gaul

• Associate Producer: Lily Hayman

• Dramaturg: Robin McLeavy

• Composer: Nate Edmondson

• Lighting Design: Victor Kalka

• Stage Manager: Domenic Hort