The Touch of Silk

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Event The Touch of Silk
Venue NIDA Parade Theatre 1 (1982-1999), Kensington, NSW
Umbrella Event NIDA First Year Students
First Date 26 October 1994
Last Date 26 October 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description Written in 1928, The Touch of Silk plots the journey from hope to prosperity - isolation, dislocation and ultimately - sacrifice. The crisis of drought and suffering amplifies each characters desperate attempt to keep their spirit alive.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
  • NIDA, Presenting Company
  • NIDA, Production Company
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lisa Bailey Actor Jeanne Davidson
Paul Barry Actor Dr Wilson
Jodie Dry Actor Stella Patterson
Rachel Gordon Actor Mrs Davidson
Justin Green Actor Alexander Ritchie
Scott Johnson Actor Clifford Osbourne
Stuart Lumsden Actor Harry
Jason Owen Actor David Ritchie
Damian Pike Actor Jim Davidson
Amanda Shillabeer Actor Mrs Ryan
Tessa Wells Actor Nelly Davidson
Michael Wren Assistant Director
Justin Kurzel Costume Designer
Mary Macrae Deputy Stage Manager
Dean Carey Director
Betty Roland Playwright
Gordon Burns Set Designer
Karin Thorn Set Designer
Millie Mullinar Sound Designer
Louisa Gordon Stage Manager
Andrew Richards Technical Director
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme NIDA Archive
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 154010