David Williamson's The Club

  • Synopsis
  • The Cast
  • The Crew
  • Performance Details
  • Photos
  • Reviews

Synopsis

The Club by David Williamson, although first staged in 1977, is surprisingly reflective of many issues still facing Australian Rules Football teams: money rather than team spirit or tradition govern the management of clubs; coaches are sacked; administrators control decisions; players are bought for absurd sums; and bitter disputes are played out in the media. The main difference is the number of zeros after the dollar sign.
The play records the turning point in the 70's when VFL was heading to AFL, coaches were no longer ex-players from the team they coached and businessmen took over clubs.
This popular Williamson play encapsulates what thing he did best: write about Australian men engaged in macho competitive battles. Ted, the blustering President, conspires with his oily administrator, Gerry, and bully-boy board member, Jock, to replace ex-player/coach, Laurie, and to buy top players in order to win the club's first premiership in 19 years. The club is riddled with sabotage, betrayal, backstabbing and resentment. If you want a secret kept do not tell any of these men.
The play is big, broad and very funny even if you know nothing about footy.

Written By  : David Williamson
Directed by : Vicky Horwood

The Set

The Cast

Jock Andrew Horwood
Gerry Aldo Longobardi
Ted Peter Smith
Laurie Warren McKenzie
Danny Myles Teakle
Geoff Hayward Hal Bruce

The Crew

DirectorVicky Horwood
Stage ManagerJoy Whellum
Set ConstructionMax Bowden, Ken Callis, Kym Clayton,
David Cuppleditch, Stan Fairfield,
Sean Smith
Set dressingJudy Rogers
Hair and Make-upAnne-Louise Smith
PropertiesElaine Latcham
On Stage PhotographsPeter Smith
Backstage Elaine Latcham, Judy Rogers
CostumesChamila Chulani, Laura Gannon,
Anne-Louise Smith, the cast
Lighting operationLuke Budgen
Sound design and OperationSean Smith
Ticketing and Box OfficeKym Clayton, Wendy Mildren, Joy Whellum
Opening night supperMary Cummins, Donna Marnane, Chris Rowe
PublicityJudy Rogers
Business ManagementAndrew Clark
ProgrammeKym Clayton
Poster designWorldwide printing solutions
Front of House ManagementJoy and Allan Whellum

Performance Dates:

Thursday 31st October 2013 to Saturday 2nd November 2013 8.00pm
Thursday 7th November 2013 to Saturday 9th November 2013 8.00pm
Saturday 9th November 2013 2.00pm

Preview Wednesday 30th October 2013 8.00pm


Domain Theatre
Marion Cultural Centre
Cnr Diagonal and Sturt Roads (Adjacent Westfield Shoppingtown Marion)
Oaklands Park

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Adelaide Theatre Guide Review

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Reviewed by Tony Busch

GLAM Adelaide Review

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Reviewed by Fran Edwards October 31st 2013

Stage Whispers Review

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Reviewed by Sharon Malujlo

Theatre Association of SA (TASA) Review

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Reviewed by Lesley Reed
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