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1968

A Collier's Friday Night

Written by D. H. Lawrence

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.

Director(s)

Peter Gill

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

Deidre Clancy