| The Club | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Williamson |
| Date premiered | 24 May 1977 |
| Place premiered | Russell Street Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Australian rules football |
The Club is a satirical play by the Australian playwright David Williamson. It follows the fortunes of an Australian rules football club over the course of a season, and explores the clashes of individuals from within the club.[1] It was inspired by the backroom dealings and antics of the Victorian Football League's Collingwood Football Club.
The play was first staged by the Melbourne Theatre Company on 24 May 1977 at the Russell Street Theatre. It toured Australia-wide, breaking all previous box office records, and had seasons in Germany, the United States (where it ran under the name Players[2]) and the United Kingdom. It is popular with amateur theatre groups and secondary school students, having been in the senior English syllabi for four Australian states for many years.
In 2007, The Club was re-produced and toured throughout Australia, starring John Wood.
- ^ The Sports Factor – Interview with David Williamson Archived 8 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine (1998)
- ^ Studies of Australian Drama – David Williamson : The Club