Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
George Devine
Part Of
Sunday Night Productions Without Décor
Dates Performed
Sunday 8th August 1965
Main House (Downstairs)
Play Details
Synopsis
The kitchen of the Lambert family home in early 20th century England
A Collier’s Friday Night” centres on the Lambert family, navigating their harsh existence in a working-class home. The play exposes the grind of daily life, the constant clash between personal aspirations and economic constraints, and the stark gender dynamics.
Themes of generational conflict and the desire for a better life surface, as the younger Lamberts struggle against the oppressive atmosphere created by their father’s dominance and their mother’s resigned acceptance. The play poignantly reflects the struggle to find identity and fulfilment within the confines of societal expectations.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Byrn Bartlett
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Jill Bennet
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Timothy Carlton
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John Castle
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Jackie Daryl
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Franco Derosa
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Georgie Devine
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Vernon Dobtcheff
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Sanor Eles
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RIo Fanning
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John Forbes
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Edward Fox
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Hal Hamilton
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Sandra Hampton
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Frederick Jaegar
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Jennifer Jayne
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Peter John
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Robert Kidd
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Lew Luton
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Dona Martyn
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Laurel Mather
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Ferdy Mayne
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Richard Morgan
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Clive Morton
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George Murcell
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Tim Pearce
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Desmond Perry
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Domy Reiter
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Paul Robert
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Anthony Roye
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Maximilian Schell
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David Schurman
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Sebastian Shaw
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Douglas Sheldon
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Virginia Wetherell
Cast
Cyril Wheeler
Cast
Thick Wilson
Designer
Jocelyn Herbert
Costume