A group of boys in full school uniforms stand on top of desks in a classroom. There are other students still seated.

Dead Poets Society Introduced by Peter Weir

  • Cinema
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 124 minutes, plus 15 minute intro by Peter Weir Subject to change
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The film that immortalised “Carpe Diem”

1989 | Comedy/Drama | English | United States | PG

Join us for a special screening for Australian Poetry Month with an introduction by Peter Weir and Artistic Director of Red Room Poetry David Stavanger.

A new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams), is introduced to an all-boys preparatory school that is known for its ancient traditions and high standards. He uses unorthodox methods to reach out to his students, who face enormous pressures from their parents and the school. With Keating's help, students Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke) and others learn to break out of their shells, pursue their dreams and seize the day.

Presented by Sydney Opera House and Red Room Poetry

Event details

Poetry and passion, comedy and tragedy are fused into an absolutely marvelous affirmation of independent spirit.

San Francisco Chronicle

Cast and credits

Director Peter Weir
Writer Tom Schulman

John Keating Robin Williams
Todd Anderson Ethan Hawke
Neil Perry Robert Sean Leonard
Knox Overstreet Josh Charles

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Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

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Playhouse

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