Program
David Williamson’s The Great Divide
David Williamson
by
Directed by
Elizabeth Morris
23rd May to 1st June 2025
About the playwright
David Keith Williamson AO is an Australian playwright, who has also written screenplays and teleplays. He became known in the early 1970s with his political comic drama Don's Party, and other well-known plays include The Club, Travelling North, and Emerald City.
About the play
The play is set in the fictional seaside town of Wallis Heads.
Contains strong language and adult themes. Parental Guidance recommended.
Director's Notes
It has been an absolute pleasure directing David Williamson’s THE GREAT DIVIDE. It was his first play out of retirement, which he said he was compelled to write due to the “lack of discussion in theatre and in the media about class and economic inequality.” [Source: SMH Hannah Story 14/8/23]
David hits a few nerves with some hard truths in his typical biting satire style on the lengths “the haves” will go in getting what they want. No-one is spared!
I couldn’t have wished for a better cast and crew, and I hope you enjoy this “dig at developers;” the rich and the not so famous. I have particularly enjoyed working with the cast in developing their own take on their characters.
You may even recognise a couple…
I would like to dedicate this production to my good friend and fellow VP Life Member, Bruce Stanley who passed away recently.
RIP Brucey. I think you’ll like this one.
ELIZABETH MORRIS - DIRECTOR
