Once In Royal David's City
Past Show
25 Mar - 09 Apr
Heath Ledger Theatre
Faced with loss, do we rage against the universe, search for connection or hope for an epiphany?
Once In Royal David's City
A Black Swan and Queensland Theatre Production
WA PREMIERE
Faced with loss, do we rage against the universe, search for connection or hope for an epiphany?
On the beaches of New South Wales, Brecht-obsessed theatre director Will has planned to share a restful, halcyon Christmas with his recently widowed mother. But then she unexpectedly falls seriously ill. During a bedside vigil, Will is forced to piece together the splintered shards of his own life. Angry and bewildered, he questions his role as an artist, a son and his place in a world where his dreams and ambitions appear forsaken.
This heartfelt work by Australian playwright Michael Gow is directed by Queensland Theatre’s new Artistic Director Sam Strong, marking our next exciting collaboration with this company. Intimate and sweeping, balancing warmth with wrath, Once In Royal David’s City is a life-affirming story about family, loss, purpose, politics and the endless possibilities of art.
Dates
25 Mar - 09 Apr
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre
Duration
1 hr 45 mins (no interval)
Content Warning
Contains some adult themes and mild language.
Artists
Adam Booth
Cast
Penny Everingham
Cast
Emma Jackson
Cast
Jason Klarwein
Cast
Toni Scanlan
Cast
Adam Sollis
Cast
Kaye Stevenson
Cast
Steve Turner
Cast
Michael Gow
Writer
Sam Strong
Director
Stephen Curtis
Designer
Matt Scott
Lighting Designer
Ash Gibson Greig
Composer & Sound Designer
Nerida Matthaei
Choreographer & Movement Director
Kathryn O'Halloran
Stage Manager
Heather O'Keeffe
Assistant Stage Manager
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