Crown Matrimonial

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Event Crown Matrimonial
Venue Playhouse (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 1 October 1985
Opening Date 3 October 1985
Last Date 21 December 1985
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description 1936, a time of changing attitudes and a liaison which changed the course of British history. A penetrating study of the Royal Family during the love affair between HRH King Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson. Crown matrimonial is set in the grandeur and privacy of Queen Mary's London sitting room, Marlborough House.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Claire Crowther Actor
Faye Donaldson Actor
John Hamblin Actor
Jessica Noad Actor
June Salter Actor
Jane Seaborn Actor
Kit Taylor Actor
May Turner Actor
Antony Waddington Actor
Hanni Witt Actor
Judith Dorsman Costume Designer
Derrick Cox Designer
Peter Williams Director
Roger Barratt Lighting Designer
Royce Ryton Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Peter Williams presents this play. The programme contains brief biographies and photos of the cast.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Oct/Nov 1985
Programme Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library
Brochure Sydney Opera House, Diary Dec 1985
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 27442