Razor Gang Wars

RAZOR GANG WARS

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Location

The crypt, St. James Church 173 King Street Sydney, NSW 2000

1 Hour Performance 30 People Max Yes Staged combat and rough language.

The Story

It’s a decade after the Great War and a new war is brewing in Sydney, the war between the Razor Gangs.

Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine have conquered the underworld, but when Norman Bruhn makes a bid to overturn the backstreets of Razorhurst, a war of deceit and violence erupts.

Amid the chaos stands Lillian Armfield, Australia’s first police woman. Lillian forms a strong bond with sex worker Nellie Cameron and ultimately must face Snow Queen Kate Leigh and Queen of the Bordello Tilly Devine to earn her place on the force and change the face of women in the police forever.

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Cancellation or Transfer

To change your performance date or cancel and receive a ticket price refund, please advise up to 48 hours prior to your booked time. To transfer, email time and date of performance booked, plus new time and date requested

COVID-19 Safety Plan: Cast and crew are fully vaccinated. Refer to details of our COVID-19 Safety Plan lodged with NSW Government.

$96.61
Concession $80

Sydney 1929
Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh rule the underworld. The Razor Gang Wars erupt.  Blood flows. 

Meet them in the crypt.

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THE STORY

It’s a decade after the Great War and a new war is brewing in Sydney, the war between the Razor Gangs. Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine have conquered the underworld, but when Norman Bruhn makes a bid to overturn the backstreets of Razorhurst, a war of deceit and violence erupts. Amid the chaos stands Lillian Armfield, Australia’s first police woman. Lillian forms a strong bond with sex worker Nellie Cameron and ultimately must face Snow Queen Kate Leigh and Queen of the Bordello Tilly Devine to earn her place on the force and change the face of women in the police forever.

RAZOR GANG WARS

comes alive when you meet the characters, experience the events and battles of 1927-29 in the 200 year old crypt under St James' Church Sydney. A maximum audience of 30 will be guided through the crypt and 12 actors will play scenes before your eyes.

Your guide reveals the shocking truth

For many centuries in the northern hemisphere morgues were called Deadhouses because bodies could not be buried in the winter when the ground was frozen, so the dead were stored in Deadhouses until the thaw. Prior to 1972 our Deadhouse was the Sydney Morgue and Coroner’s Court located in lower George Street. Our tales are derived from the thousands of cases that passed through that grim and intriguing place.

Immerse yourself in the crypt

Join us and immerse yourself in some classic Australian tales of true crime as you’re guided through scenes that unfold before you in the crypt under St James' Church, the two hundred year old sandstone structure designed by early Sydney's renown convict architect, Francis Greenway. This is a burial ground.

Weekend Notes
Weekend Notes
3/9/22
Read More
“Razor Gang Wars is a one-of-a-kind, not to be missed theatrical experience”
Sydney Scoop
Sydney Scoop
3/9/22
Read More
"Truly an historic Sydney experience that no one who calls Sydney home should miss."
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RAZOR GANG WARS CAST

Deirdre Campbell
Kate Leigh
Christopher Daw
Detective Miller / Jim Taylor / Fred Miller / Tom Wickham / Police 2
Tony Barea
Inspector-General Mitchell / Police 1
Bayley Prendergast
Norman Twiss / Frank Green / Bruce Higgs
Steve Maresca
Norman Bruhn / Phil Jeffs / Greg Gaffney / Man 2
Barret Griffin
Shiner Ryan / Sid McDonald / Man 3
Lucy Hadfield
Tilly Devine / Eileen Leigh
Wendi Lanham
Nellie Cameron
Chris Miller
Big Jim Devine / Samuel Freeman / Man 1
Donna Randall
Lillian Armfield
Kyla Ward
Peg Fisher (Guide)
Lisa Hanssens
female swing
Liviu Monsted
male swing

CREATIVES & CREW

Executive Produce & Marketing
Stephen Carnell
Producer
Leofric Kingsford-Smith
Writer / Director / Producer
Liviu Monsted
Props Master
Lew McDonnell
Costumier/Production Designer
Bella Crowe
Lighting & Sound Designer
Mehran Mortezaei
Head Stage Manager/ Lighting & Sound Designer
Kyle Stephens
Costume Wrangler/FoH
Michael Dengler
Assistant Stage Manager
Angie Gachomo
PR
Lisa Bills
Graphic Design
Julia Park
Photography
Phyllis Wong
Web and Video
Phil Mace

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Crime Blog

CHRIS MILLER plays Jim Devine

He was placed on the spectrum of morality Chris Miller I was very fortunate to lead Razorhurst True Crime Walking Tours in King Cross for a while, having plenty of time to understand Jim Devine’s story before starting rehearsals. Knowing … Read More

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DONNA RANDELL plays Lillian Armfield

Portraying a trailblazing Australian policewoman Dona Randell I was very fortunate to lead Razorhurst True Crime Walking Tours in King Cross for a while, having plenty of time to understand Jim Devine’s story before starting rehearsals. Knowing that Jim was … Read More

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Opening Night of Razor Gang Wars

Do join us, entry is FREE for ticket holders for 6.30pm and 8pm performances that evening. If you’re coming to the earlier session, there are several pleasant places nearby to dine or have a drink before meeting Larry at 9pm. … Read More

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