The Ham Funeral

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Event The Ham Funeral
Venue The Wharf Theatre, Sydney, NSW
First Date 14 November 1989
Last Date 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "Patrick White was inspired to write The Ham Funeral by William Dobell's painting of The Dead Landlord...It is a story of intense personal reflection which, by virtue of its integrity and sensitivity, throws light into the darker corners of all our souls".
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Drama
Surrealism
Subjects Humanity
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Paul Blackwell Actor Third Relative
Tyler Coppin Actor Young Man
Max Cullen Actor Landlord
Bob Hornery Actor First Relative
Maggie Kirkpatrick Actor Second Lady
Arky Michael Actor Fourth Relative
Robyn Nevin Actor First Lady
Pamela Rabe Actor Girl
Keith Robinson Actor Second Relative
Kerry Walker Actor Landlady
Justine Thompson Assistant Stage Manager
Carl Vine Composer
Julie Lynch Costume Designer
Jennie Tate Costume Designer
Neil Armfield Director
May-Brit Akerholt Dramaturg/e
Nigel Levings Lighting Designer
Peter Eades Lighting Operator/Technician
Peggy Carter Make-up Designer
Patrick White Playwright
Brian Thomson Set Designer
Elly Kamal Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record November 1989
Correspondence
The Robert Allan Collection Programme
Event Identifier 2017
Dataset AusStage