2025 The Dictionary Of Lost Words Waitlist

State Theatre Company South Australia Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is bringing back the sell-out hit THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS in 2025.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS tells the story of Esme, a young girl who takes it upon herself to preserve the ‘women’s words’ being neglected by the male lexicographers creating the first Oxford Dictionary. Set in 1886 and based on true events, the sweeping historical tale takes audiences from Esme’s formative years in the Scriptorium right into adulthood where she navigates love, loss and the power of language.

Adapted by Verity Laughton from the novel by Pip Williams, THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS is at Dunstan Playhouse 3 April – 17 April 2025.

Join the waitlist for the 2025 season here