THEATRE: Coping With Winter - The J Noosa, Noosa Alive Festival

Title: Coping with Winter

Presented By: The J Noosa, Noosa Aliva Festival

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Synopsis: Be among the first audiences to experience the world premiere of a brand-new play by one of Australia's most celebrated playwrights, David Williamson.

Gabriel Winter is the richest and most powerful man in Australia, but his relentless pursuit of success has left him isolated. With two failed marriages, estranged children and countless enemies, he finds himself unable to escape the consequences of a lifetime spent putting ambition before relationships.

Searching for a way forward, Gabriel enlists Ellie Emerson, a young Associate Professor of Positive Psychology, to help him rediscover happiness. But as their relationship evolves, his search for fulfilment takes an unexpected turn in this witty, insightful and thought-provoking new Australian work exploring wealth, power, love and the pursuit of happiness.

Performance Dates: 22nd - 23rd July, 2026

Performance Times: 2PM & 7:30PM

Performance Location and Address: The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction QLD 4567

Ticket Costs:

• Adult - $89

• Concession - $84

• Group (8+) - $84

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Coping with Winter

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including interval.

Cast:

• Erik Thomson

• Renai Caruso

• Janneke Williamson

Creative Team:

• Playwright – David Williamson

• Director – Rory Williamson

• Produced by NOOSA alive! Festival

Production Website: The J - Coping with Winter

Other Information:

• Coping with Winter is the world premiere of David Williamson's latest play and is presented as a major fundraising event for the NOOSA alive! Festival.

• The J offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible parking, hearing loop assistance, accessible amenities and Companion Card acceptance. Patrons requiring accessible seating or assistance are encouraged to contact The J Box Office on (07) 5329 6560 prior to booking.