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1958

The Hole

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
George Devine

Dates Performed

Wednesday 2nd April 1958
Main House (Downstairs)

Play Details

Synopsis

A nondescript living room.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, a seemingly average couple stumble upon a perplexing hole in their floor. This enigmatic hole serves as the epicenter of their increasingly irrational and nonsensical conversations.

As the narrative progresses, a colorful cast of characters, including a police officer and a psychiatrist, becomes entangled with the enigmatic hole. Through absurd humor and clever wordplay, the play delves into profound themes such as breakdowns in communication, existential bewilderment, and the inherent futility of human existence. The Hole is celebrated for its unorthodox and illogical dialogue, contributing to its surreal and comical ambiance.

Director(s)

Bill Gaskill

Cast & Creative

Cast

Shelia Ballantine

Cast

Nigel Davenport

Cast

Avril Elgar

Cast

Philip Locke

Cast

Robert Stephens

Cast

Toke Townley

Designer

Stanley Rixon

Costume

Stephen Doncaster

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