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 |
Brochure |
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Flyer |
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Event Identifier
| 70776 |
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