Synopsis

The Club by David Williamson, although first staged in 1977, is surprisingly reflective of many issues still facing Australian Rules Football teams: money rather than team spirit or tradition govern the management of clubs; coaches are sacked; administrators control decisions; players are bought for absurd sums; and bitter disputes are played out in the media. The main difference is the number of zeros after the dollar sign.
The play records the turning point in the 70's when VFL was heading to AFL, coaches were no longer ex-players from the team they coached and businessmen took over clubs.
This popular Williamson play encapsulates what thing he did best: write about Australian men engaged in macho competitive battles. Ted, the blustering President, conspires with his oily administrator, Gerry, and bully-boy board member, Jock, to replace ex-player/coach, Laurie, and to buy top players in order to win the club's first premiership in 19 years. The club is riddled with sabotage, betrayal, backstabbing and resentment. If you want a secret kept do not tell any of these men.
The play is big, broad and very funny even if you know nothing about footy.

Written By  : David Williamson
Directed by : Vicki Horwood

The Cast

Jock	Andrew Horwood
Gerry	Wade Shiell
Ted	Peter Smith
Laurie	Steven Small
Danny	Myles Teakle
Geoff Hayward	Hal Bruce

Performance Dates:

Thursday 31th October 2013 to Saturday 2nd November 2013 8.00pm
Thursday 7th November 2013 to Saturday 9th November 2013 8.00pm
Saturday 9th November 2013 2.00pm

Preview Wednesday 30th October 2013 8.00pm

Domain Theatre
Marion Cultural Centre
Cnr Diagonal and Sturt Roads (Adjacent Westfield Shoppingtown Marion)
Oaklands Park

Bookings:

Prices:

Tickets are $20; $15 concession (Pensioners and Seniors)

Except for:
Preview night $10 - limited seating available. General admission only.
All tickets $20 on Closing night.

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