The Elevator

Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of 'The Elevator' by Eloise Snape, a sharp, funny and fearless new Australian comedy, from 18 September - 18 October 2026.

Starring Leeanna Walsman making her Ensemble debut and directed by Anthea Williams, 'The Elevator' is anything but clean, a no-fluff office satire filled with a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs.

Margot’s back from mat leave – and she’s not messing around. Before nappies and sleepless nights, Eco Engines was spiralling through a PR meltdown, tanking faster than you can say “carbon footprint.” Now she’s back in the CEO chair, ready to rally her team of corporate eco-warriors and clean up the mess. But her comeback hits a snag when she gets stuck in the office lift. As tensions rise, Margot’s cool starts melting faster than the polar ice caps.

Eloise Snape said, “It's a total thrill and privilege to be welcomed in by the Ensemble team as a writer. When I pitched the idea for this play to Mark, I knew the story would sit perfectly within the intimate walls of the Ensemble. I was excited to challenge myself to write a chamber piece - a script in one location that unfolds in real time. Seeing that come to life under the genius direction of Anthea Williams, the collaborator on my previous play, Pony, is honestly a bit of a dream. But I also wanted to challenge the audience with a very real and current moral dilemma played out through three flawed, offbeat, honest (somewhat), real women from three different generations, who are allowed to be messy, particularly when put in a high stakes situation.”

Joining Leeanna Walsman are Di Adams and Shirong Wu.

Green washing, corporate spin and tangled lies, playwright Eloise Snape delivers office politics at its most unhinged, a darkly funny world premiere that is not to be missed.

The Elevator was commissioned by Ensemble Theatre and made possible by the Commissioners' Circle.