The Removalists

This one gonna be incredibly powerful show.

David Williamson’s THE REMOVALISTS is a play that addresses are violence, specifically domestic violence, and the abuse of power and authority. The story is supposed to be a microcosm of 1970s Australian society and is presented by Wollongong Workshop Theatre.

Set in 1971 – a turbulent time in Australian history and society. In 1956, Melbourne hosted the Olympic Games, and television was launched in Australia. Both these events meant Australians began to see more of the world, and had a different picture of their place in it. In 1962, changes were made enabling the indigenous Aboriginal population to vote. In the same year, the Vietnam War began, which led to an increasing Australian involvement, including the introduction of National service (1964.) In 1964, The Beatles toured Australia. Young girls went crazy, and society changed forever. In 1966, the Australian Labor Party dropped the White Australia policy as part of its platform. 1969 saw Man walk on the moon, and Australian women getting the right to equal pay. In the late 1960s and into the early 1970s, Australian Society was getting more publicly vocal – women’s right, indigenous rights, protesting against the Vietnam War, etc. With a string of public trials against corruption in the police force, THE REMOVALISTS is an examination of Australian society at one of its most turbulent times.
David Williamson aimed to create an Australian identity in international drama.

THE REMOVALISTS uses generic characters to which the Australian audience can relate. Williamson used familiar issues in his society such as corruption and violence in the police force and reflected them in THE REMOVALISTS.

I’m so proud to be producing the show, while working along side my dad, David Lester, who has directed this piece of power theatre and my partner, John Reynolds, who plays Ross.

As well as producing, I’ve also created the poster and all other advertising associated with the show. I’ve also organised a media preview event where we invite all the theatre companies in the Illawarra, local members, business owners and organisations and individuals who help and support women in crisis.

THE REMOVALISTS opens July 21 and Closes August 5.
$5 from every ticket sold  during the run of the show will be donated to the Wollongong Women’s Information Service to help them continue the great work they do.

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