The Hills of California

BY JEZ BUTTERWORTH
DIRECTED BY LORETTA GRECO
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE HUNTINGTON
WEST COAST PREMIERE
RODA THEATRE

OCT 31–DEC 7, 2025
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Internationally renowned Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth (The Ferryman, Jerusalem) weaves the compelling, tender, and savagely funny tale of the Webb sisters’ return to their childhood home in an English seaside town. As girls, their fierce and ambitious mother trained them for a singing career à la The Andrews Sisters. Now, past and present collide within the once-vibrant guesthouse as memories resurface with haunting clarity. The Hills of California explores how sibling bonds both sustain and suffocate, and how songs of youth echo through life. Loretta Greco returns to the Bay Area to direct the West Coast debut of this masterwork, following its acclaimed West End and Broadway productions.

Closed captioning
Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: evenings Nov 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12; and every matinee through Dec 4. See all closed captioning performances.

Audio description
Audio description is available for the matinee on Dec 6. Through individual headphones provided by our partner, Gravity Access Services, you’ll hear detailed narration of the onstage visual elements of the show. Advance reservation required.

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Events and extras

Theatre Explorers
While you enjoy the Nov 22 matinee, your K–5 student can dive into an exciting, age-appropriate workshop just next door at our School of Theatre! Led by professional teaching artists, these sessions include theatre games and hands-on art projects designed to spark imagination. Registration is $35 per child; advance reservation required.

Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on Nov 20, Nov 25, and Dec 5 for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team.

Docent-led postshow discussions
Join your fellow audience members after all matinees for a thought-provoking postshow discussion led by our knowledgeable docents.

Health and safety

Masks will be required in our theatres on select Sunday and Tuesday performances: Nov 2, Nov 9 (matinee and evening), Nov 11, and Nov 16 (matinee). See all masks required performances. Masks are encouraged but will be optional for all other performances.

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