The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs

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Event The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs
Venue New Theatre, Sydney (1973-), Newtown, NSW
Umbrella Event A New Theatre 50th Anniversary Production
First Date 26 June 1982
Opening Date 26 June 1982
Last Date 14 August 1982
Dates Estimated No
Status Pro-Am
World Premiere No
Description "David Edgar's Play tells the true story of Albie Sachs, a white, liberal South African lawyer who was held in solitary confinement for 168 days, without trial, for 'questioning' under the notorious 90 day law. The play is based on a book about the incident by Albie Sachs.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Biographical
Subjects Human Rights
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mark Butler Actor
Alan Docker Actor
Jerry Hearn Actor
David Kerslake Actor
Kim Knuckey Actor
Marty O'Neill Actor
Michael Sommerville Actor
Basil Sultanie Actor
Peter Talmacs Actor
David Edgar Adaptor
Albie Sachs Author
Warren Field Designer
Frank McNamara Director
Michael Schell Lighting Designer
David Edgar Playwright
Susan Rigg Stage Manager
Further Information The National Library also holds a small poster for this production. There is also a programme with the Wolanski Collection University of New South Wales Library.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Press Release PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Flyer PROMPT Collection, National Library of Australia
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 20763