The Social Ladder
2025 play by David Williamson
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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]
Written byDavid Williamson
Directed byJanine Watson
Date premiered2026
Place premieredEnsember Theatre, Sydney
| The Social Ladder | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Williamson |
| Directed by | Janine Watson |
| Date premiered | 2026 |
| Place premiered | Ensember Theatre, Sydney |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | comedy |
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]