Shedding light on the Australian sports industry in a clever and entertaining way, ‘The Club’ has become an iconic play that audiences love.
The play, written by Australia’s best-loved playwright, David Williamson, will be coming to Penrith’s Evan Theatre on Friday, July 5.
The storyline of ‘The Club’ explores the tense atmosphere of the Australian football industry during an era when clubs were caught between two ideals – the value of old time tradition and the new, modern world of corporatisation.
Traditional minded coach and club big shot Laurie Holden is struggling between looking forward while also retaining his respect for the foundations of his club.
Then there’s ambitious self-made millionaire Ted Parker, who is club president and aims to bring his club into the modern world regardless of how they feel about it.
Finally, adding to the drama is high priced recruit Geoff Haywood, who brings with him a whole lot of attitude but has people doubting if he can back it up with action.
Finals are looming ahead and the club’s reputation both on and off the field is on the line, forcing a decision on what path the players and executives will take and facing the ultimate choice of which values are more important to them.
The intense drama on and off the field poses the ultimate question: can the proudest club in Aussie Rules history manage to triumph over all the back room dramas and boardroom brawls?
‘The Club’ is renowned as being one of critically acclaimed playwright David Williamson’s best pieces of work, demonstrating his writing talents and creating an engaging drama that depicts the seismic shift from Australian sport to business.
Football has never been played like this.
Stage and screen actor John Wood, who is best known for his role in ‘Blue Heelers’, will bring his dramatic talents to this uniquely Australian play in what is sure to be a thrilling performance.
‘The Club’ will show at the Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers on Friday, July 5 with doors opening at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Tickets are $47. For bookings or more information, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.
