Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty Star

Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty star in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, a thought-provoking work from celebrated and multi-award winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch. Brought to life under the direction of Ian Rickson, the Governor General's Award-winning play unpacks contemporary conversations around power, consent and narrative control in the wake of #MeToo, challenging audiences to question the stories we tell and the ones we choose to believe.

What Is The Story?

Jon, a renowned novelist and charismatic university professor, finds himself at a personal crossroads as his third marriage crumbles. When Annie, a bright and ambitious nineteen-year-old student, expresses admiration for his work, their relationship begins to blur the lines between mentorship and desire. As their connection deepens, perspectives shift, and the story of what happens and who gets to define it becomes increasingly complex.