Big Toys is a 1977 Australian play by Patrick White. It was his first play in 14 years.
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Written by | Patrick White |
Characters | Ritchie Bosanquet, a wealthy and successful lawyer Meg Bosanquet, socialite Terry Legge, a well-connected trade union leader based on Jack Mundey |
Date premiered | 27 July 1977 |
Place premiered | Parade Theatre, Kensington, Sydney |
Original language | English |
Subject | A satire on Sydney high society |
Genre | satire |
Setting | Sydney |
The original production was by the Old Tote Theatre Company in Sydney. The cast was Max Cullen, Arthur Dignam and Kate Fitzpatrick and it was directed by Jim Sharman.[1] The play was specifically written for the three lead actors.[2]
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Directed by | Chris Thomson |
Based on | play by Patrick White |
Produced by | Alan Burke |
Starring | Diane Cilento John Gaden Max Cullen Colin Friels |
Production company | ABC |
Distributed by | ABC |
Release date | 24 August 1980 |
Running time | 90 mins |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
It was adapted into a 1980 TV film by Patrick White. The film was part of the Australian Theatre Festival.[3][4][5]
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