Sydney audiences are set to experience a deeply personal story of immigration, family, and resilience at The Bondi Junction Theatre, through Netta Yashchin’s one-woman show, SABRA.
Performance Dates and Venue
The performance draws on Yashchin’s childhood experiences, telling the story of a mother navigating a new country while raising a teenage daughter. SABRA runs for seven performances from 18–21 and 25–27 September at The Bondi Junction Theatre, 5 Saber Street, Woollahra.
Each show starts at 7:30 pm, with tickets priced at $45 and a 10% early-bird discount available with code NETTA25 until 4 September. The 55-minute production is rated M for mature audiences.
About the Performer
Netta Yashchin, a NIDA graduate, is an accomplished actress and director with international theatre experience. She has starred in Quartet, Checklist for an Armed Robber, Memmie Le Blanc, and Twin for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Yashchin has also directed award-winning adaptations, including I Only Came to Use the Phone by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Her work has been showcased at festivals in Adelaide, Vienna, Hamburg, Izmir, New York, and the Czech Republic.
The Story of SABRA
SABRA presents Zhenia’s story with humour, honesty, and authentic emotion. Audiences follow her journey as she balances personal dreams, cultural adjustment, and her relationship with her teenage daughter Fania. The narrative captures the everyday challenges and triumphs of immigration, highlighting the resilience and hope of families adjusting to new environments.
Through vivid storytelling and compelling performance, the show brings the experience of past migrations to life for modern audiences.
Community and Cultural Significance
By presenting SABRA in Sydney, the production contributes to the city’s growing landscape of diverse and intimate theatre experiences.
It offers a space for audiences to connect with history, culture, and personal stories of migration, fostering community awareness and empathy.
The performance encourages discussion about identity, family, and belonging, making it not just entertainment but a shared cultural experience.
Published 28-August-2025
