Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
William Gaskill
Dates Performed
Thursday 29th February 1968
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
Jennifer Armitage
Cast
John Bartlett
Cast
Anthony Douse
Cast
Anne Dyson
Cast
Christine Hargreaves
Cast
Victor Henry
Cast
Mark Jones
Cast
Gwendolyn Watts
Cast
Susan Williamson
Designer
John Gunter
Costume