THE RECRUITING OFFICER Blackwood Players Inc Blackwood 21 (Blackwood Memorial Hall) Comedy -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Written By: George Farquahr Directed By: Damien White When the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove the Officers decided the convicts needed entertainment. Luckily, someone had the presence of mind to bring a playscript with them. The theatrically-minded felons, under the able tutelage of Her Majesty’s Marines, put on a show. Blackwood Player’s presentation of George Farquahr’s “The Recruiting Officer” (or, “The Convicts Are Revolting”, or “Carry On Up The Botany”) is an attempt to recreate this show, complete with Mr Barrington’s poem, various sword fights, damsels in distress, gypsies, cross-dressing, coconuts, scurrilous rogues, handsome heroes, flatulence, “chickens”, and a general lack of hygiene. Despite this the Blackwood Players assure all theatregoers of a pleasant night out. Approx. Running Time: 2.5 hrs Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Friday 30th September 8pm Saturday 1st October 8pm Friday 7th October 8pm Saturday 8th October 8pm Friday 14th October 8pm Saturday 15th October 8pm Licensed bar, no BYO Cabaret Seating BYO nibbles Venue: Blackwood Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2016 -- Call 0481 373 949 or visit www.blackwoodplayers.com Pricing: Adult $22 ​ Concession $18 ​ Groups of 10 or more $18 each