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A HARD GOD St Jude's Players St Jude's Hall (Grundy Hall)
Drama
-- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2024 -- Written By: Peter Kenna
Directed By: Harry Dewar
Peter Kenna’s semi-autobiographical 1970s Australian drama A Hard God is seen by
some as a play worthy of standing as an Australian classic with plays such as Summer of
the Seventeenth Doll and The One Day of the Year.
A Hard God is set in Sydney in 1946 and tells the story of the Cassidys, three working
class Irish-Australian brothers and their families, struggling to reconcile their faith with
the harsh realities of post-war life. Middle brother Dan and his wife Aggie suffered most
during the Great Depression, but now have become the rock on which the rest of the
family depends. As each brother struggles to navigate conflict and adversity, a younger
Cassidy is confronted by the realisation of his deep attraction to his best mate and the
crisis of faith this brings. When unexpected tragedy strikes, the conflict and upheaval
that ensues results in circumstances that make for gripping family drama, events as
topical today as in the 1940s.
Cast includes Lindsay Dunn, April Stuart, Jamie Black, Chris Dewar, Rebecca Gardner,
Lochie Daniel and Archie Rowe
Approx. Running Time: 2.5 hours Suitable for ages: 15+
Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2024 -- Evenings-Thursday November 7 and 14, plus Friday November 8 and 15, 7.30 pm.
Twilight show -Saturday November 9, 4.30 pm.
Matinee- Saturday November 16, 2pm.
Venue: St Jude’s Hall, 444 Brighton Rd, Brighton, South Australia.
Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2024 -- Bookings from October 17 at https://www.trybooking.com/CUUAS
Alternatively, call 0436 262 628 or email bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au
Pricing: Adults $25.
Concessions $20
Group bookings 10 people or more $18 |
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