 Event |
The Nightwatchman
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| Venue |
Stables Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW |
| Umbrella Event |
Griffin Theatre Company 2007 Season |
| First Date |
9 March 2007 |
| Opening Date |
14 March 2007 |
| Last Date |
14 April 2007 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Bill has lived life amongst the rambling beauty of the old family home. Now he's gone blind and children Helen and Michael have returned for a few days to move him to a secure apratment. On the outside Bill is stoic, resigned to his fate, but inside he silently rages against the darkness. Helen feels the weight of responsibility - for both her father and her own family. The fragility of her marriage has her longing for the untroubled days of childhood. Photograhper Michael is on the verge of a quiet breakdown having for years avoided meaningful connection with any human being. Drawn together... |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Programme: The Nightwatchman, Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation, 14 March 2007
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Review: John McCallum, The Australian, 20 March 2007, 10
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Review: Martin Portus, Sydney Star Observer, 22 March 2007, 16
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Review: Stephen Dunne, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March 2007, 27
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
Australian premiere.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
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| Event Identifier |
70776 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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