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Venue Garrick Theatre, Guildford, WA
First Date 25 September 2025
Last Date 11 October 2025
Dates Estimated No
Status Community
World Premiere No
Description The play follows Conservative MP Robin Hesketh and his liberal wife Diana as their ideological clash reveals how political beliefs can fracture intimate relationships. Set over a tense weekend, Diana confronts Robin’s cold defence of Section 28, sparking sharp, witty exchanges. Beneath the biting humour lies a deeper tragedy—a long-suppressed family grief that transforms political debate into raw emotional reckoning. At its core, the play is a powerful exploration of silence’s cost and how unexamined ideology can quietly destroy those closest to us.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Andre Beidatsch Actor Tom (in film)
Suzannah Churchman Actor Diana
Grant Malcolm Actor Robin
Ali Louise Administrator: Theatre Manager Theatre liaison officer
Andre Beidatsch Assistant Stage Manager Tom (in film)
Merri Ford Costume Designer
Barry Park Director
Keith Shackleton Graphic Designer
Mark Nicholson Lighting Designer
Cedric Beidatsch Lighting Operator/Technician
Thomas Dimmick Photographer
Erin Shay Horrigan Publicist
Alastair Woodcock Set and/or Property Maker
Karen Woodcock Set and/or Property Maker
Barry Park Set Designer
Ali Louise Set Painter
Alastair Woodcock Set Painter
Cedric Beidatsch Sound Operator/Engineer
Tarek Jabado Stage Manager
Nigel Goodwin Video Director
Simon Woods Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Email Email from Barry Park
Programme
Event Identifier 213207
Dataset AusStage