Sanctuary (1994)

Production still for "Sanctuary". Felix Williamson as John Alderston. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Sanctuary (1994)

By David Williamson

30 April 1994 – 21 May 1994 Merlyn Theatre

Playbox Theatre Company,

New Writing Theatre World Premiere

Robert 'Bob' King, an internationally renowned investigative journalist, has returned to his native Australia to retire to the relative isolation of Queensland. But the sanctuary he thought he had found himself is breached by a student who is about to publish King's biography. Conflict erupts between the young idealist and the pragmatic realist as each challenges the other's true values and motivations.

This production toured regional Victorian venues, had a return season at the Merlyn in June, then transferred to Sydney Theatre Company's Wharf Theatre (18 July - 20 August). Also performed at The Playhouse in Canberra (8-15 October).

Production still for "Sanctuary". Robert Grubb as Robert 'Bob' King. Photographer: Jeff Busby
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Production still for "Sanctuary". Robert Grubb as Robert 'Bob' King. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Cast

Creatives

David Williamson

David Williamson

Playwright

Aubrey Mellor

Aubrey Mellor

Director

Shaun Gurton

Shaun Gurton

Designer

John Beckett

John Beckett

Lighting Designer

Julie McDonald

Assistant Director

Paul Turner

Assistant Stage Manager

Armando Licul

Armando Licul

Stage Manager

Chris Peters

Fight Director

Lachlan A'vard

Tour Manager