Win Tickets to the Sydney Theatre Co’s Cyrano de Bergerac

Even a ridiculously large prosthetic nose won't stop the charming Richard Roxburgh from getting the girl, as audiences will discover when he takes the stage as Edmond Rostand's large-nosed hero in the Sydney Theatre Company's upcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac.

Andrew Upton's adaptation of the 1897 French love story will star Eryn Jean Norvill (Romeo and Juliet) as Roxane, Roxburgh's love interest. The historic love triangle is completed with the handsome but dimwitted young Baron, Christian, to be played by Chris Ryan (Thyestes).

Whether you're familiar with the classic tale in the original French verse, or if you only recognise the story from Steve Martin's depiction of Cyrano in the '80s romantic comedy Roxanne, this play promises both laughs and a poignant take-home message about how wordplay, swordplay and panache can trump brainless beauty. Just be prepared for lots of nose jokes.

Cyrano de Bergerac is on from November 11 to December 20 at the Sydney Theatre, and thanks to STC, we have three double passes to give away to the performance on Tuesday, November 18. To be in the running, subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter (if you haven't already), then email [email protected] with your name and address.