A Hard God

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Event A Hard God
Venue The Playhouse (1973-2000), Adelaide, SA
First Date 11 February 1981
Last Date 28 February 1981
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 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 NSW Dan's son meets Jack. Jack is immediately attrached 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 Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Australian National Identity
Family
Relationships
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Edwin Hodgeman Actor Dan
James Laurie Actor Joe
Monica Maughan Actor Aggie
Kevin Miles Actor Martin
Philip Quast AM Actor Jack
John Saunders Actor Paddie
Barbara West Actor Monica
Coralie Ashton Assistant Stage Manager
Bill Haycock Designer
Nick Enright Director
Peter Kenna Playwright
Malcolm Leech Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) HARDGODPK
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1981
Event Identifier 93115
Dataset AusStage