The Chair of Saint Peter (& Other Games)
Behind closed doors, the Vatican awaits white smoke. But this conclave doesn’t just pray — it plays. Ritual collides with absurdity as cardinals battle through games of chance, strategy, and silliness to claim the throne. The Chair of Saint Peter (& Other Games) is a sharp, satirical new work from WA’s next generation of theatre-makers, fusing comedy and critique to interrogate faith, authority, and complicity. World premiering at Summer Nights 2026, this 50-minute proof-of-concept invites audiences to laugh, question, and reflect on why we follow, and who we let lead.
Presented by: The Blue Room Theatre & Sanna Ansaldo
Sanna Ansaldo is a multilingual performer, director, and theatre-maker of Swedish and Italian heritage, based in Boorloo/Perth. She trained at Calle Flygare Theatre School in Stockholm and is completing her Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making) at WAAPA. In Sweden, her credits include August: Osage County (Alias Teatern, 2023), Never Have I Ever (2023), Oaktsam (2023), and Netflix/Viaplay’s Fartblinda (Blinded) S3 (2023-2024). In Australia, she has performed and directed for WAAPA’s TILT Season (2025) and appeared in Katzenmusik (dir. Emily McLean, 2025). As a maker, Sanna creates work that weaves ritual, satire, and physical storytelling with her background in yoga, movement, and intercultural practice. She is the creator and director of The Chair of Saint Peter (& Other Games)Suitability & warnings
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References to faith and religious ritual Exploration of power, corruption, and complicity Symbolic imagery of violence (non-graphic) Reference to death/dying
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Presented by: The Blue Room Theatre & Sanna Ansaldo
Sanna Ansaldo is a multilingual performer, director, and theatre-maker of Swedish and Italian heritage, based in Boorloo/Perth. She trained at Calle Flygare Theatre School in Stockholm and is completing her Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making) at WAAPA. In Sweden, her credits include August: Osage County (Alias Teatern, 2023), Never Have I Ever (2023), Oaktsam (2023), and Netflix/Viaplay’s Fartblinda (Blinded) S3 (2023-2024). In Australia, she has performed and directed for WAAPA’s TILT Season (2025) and appeared in Katzenmusik (dir. Emily McLean, 2025). As a maker, Sanna creates work that weaves ritual, satire, and physical storytelling with her background in yoga, movement, and intercultural practice. She is the creator and director of The Chair of Saint Peter (& Other Games)Social media