Don's Party

 PRODUCTION
July, 2011
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Venue:
Melville Theatre

David Williamson

Jeff Hansen

Don's Party takes place in the home of Don and Kath Henderson. It is election night, 1969, and the group of longtime friends and Labor supporters get together to celebrate the impending victory by Gough Whitlam's Labor over the Coalition, led by John Gorton.

As the night goes on, it becomes clear that Labor, although gaining a healthy swing, are going to spend another three years in opposition.

Well, that's the setting, but Don's Party has little to do with federal politics, and much to do with the relationships amongst the group that gather on the 25th of October 1969. As the night gets older, and the number of alcoholic beverages comsumed increases, inhibitions fall to the floor as fast as the partygoer's underwear and old conflicts surface.

Don's Party is a play about relationships, and the morality of the middle class in Australia in the late '60s.

David Williamson's classic Australian comedy should not be missed.

Contains Strong Language

Cast (in order of appearance):
Don - Jarrod Buttery
Kath - Angela Johnson
Simon - Jeff Watkins
Jody - Megan Palinkas
Mal - Rod Short
Jenny - Maree Grayden
Mack - Murray Jackson
Evan - Chris Greenwood
Kerry - Laila Gampfer
Cooley - Phil Barnett
Susan - Breeahn Jones


8pm

10.45am

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Joan Scafe

9330 4565 (Leave your booking on the machine please)

$17 Full - $13 Member/Concession

Cnr Stock Rd and Canning Hwy, Palmyra.

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Edited to add cast
Author: jeffhansen
Date: 28/03/2011 - 20:44
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Edited to add cast list

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Don's Party
Author: Norma
Date: 28/05/2011 - 14:27

If the stated running times are accurate, I presume it'll be an all night orgy????


I assume you've read the
Author: jeffhansen
Date: 28/05/2011 - 18:50
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I assume you've read the script, Norma. That's the entire premise of the play.
The 10:45am finish only refers to the cast party. The play itself will probably finish about 10:45pm.

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I assume you've read ths script....
Author: Norma
Date: 29/05/2011 - 11:35

I waited for a quick answer from you Jeff,you didn't disappoint!


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