A Hard God

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Event A Hard God
Venue Ensemble Theatre (1960-), Kirribilli, NSW
First Date 29 May 1991
Last Date 30 June 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "An insiders view of Catholicism across a broad canvas of ordinary lives."
The story of the Cassidy family. Dan and his wife Aggie and his two brothers Martin and Paddy and their wives. Dan is the pillar of the family the one the others turn to in times of trouble. One year whilst the family is on holiday in Woy Woy, New South Wales, Dan's son meets Jack. Jack is immediately attracted to Dan and makes his intentions clear. At first Dan is confused but a relationship develops between the teenagers - but will it just be a summer love?
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Australian National Identity
Family
Relationships
Religion
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Robert Alexander Actor
Benjamin Franklin Actor
Marc Gray Actor
Julie Hamilton Actor
Fay Kelton Actor
Kiri Paramore Actor
Rob Steele Actor
Judith Hoddinott Designer
Peter Kingston Director
Peter Kenna Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Written in 1973, set in 1946.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record May, 1991
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 14452