The Elephant Man at PACT Centre
Dates: (8/22/2018 - 8/25/2018 )
PACT Centre |
107 Railway Parade
Erskineville, 2043
Tickets: $30 - $35
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A moving and uplifting tribute to the tenacity of the human spirit.
Joseph "John" Merrick was an intelligent, courteous, gifted young man who became the toast of Victorian society in the 1880s. Afflicted with a genetic disorder which rendered his appearance too ghastly for normal society he earned a living by displaying himeself in freak shows.
Merrick is rescued from his existence as a sideshow freak and the tyranny of owner by a surgeon from London Hospital, Frederick Treves. Treves, who is originally motivated by professional curiosity, gradually learns that within the husk of misshapen bone and fungus-like skin lurks a sensitive intellect and romantic soul. Treves sets about to socialise Merrick by introducing him to high society figures such as the famous actress Mrs Kendall and Princess Alexandria.
Winner of the 1979 Tony Award for 'Best Play' and 2015 Drama Desk Award for 'Best Revival of a Play', this classic play continues to inspire generations.
The forthcoming production, directed by the acclaimed Debbie Smith, features a wonderful cast with Harley Connor as John Merrick; Nicholas Gledhill as Frederick Treves; Melanie Robinson as Mrs Kendall; William Jordan as Ross (Merrick's nasty manager); Marty O'Neill as Carr Gomm; Peter Hayes as Bishop How; Denise Kitching as Miss Sandwich; Madeleine Solomon; Claire Brew and Eoin O'Sullivan.
Don’t miss this rarely performed play.
- Bernard Pomerance
Authors
Harley Connor plays John Merrick, known as The Elephant Man, who takes a life journey from being freak show attraction to medical wonder to society intellectual to spiritual inspiration.
William Jordan (Left) as Ross (Merrick's nasty manager) who steals from Merrick and
sends him back to London. Harley Connor (Right) plays John Merrick. Photo by Emma Wright.
Harley Connor (Left) Plays John Merrick. Nicholas Gledhill (Centre) plays Frederick Treves who rescues Merrick after Ross abandons him. Marty O'Neill (Right) plays Carr Gomm, the administrator of the London Hospital where Merrick is housed. Photo by Emma Wright.
Melanie Robinson (Left) plays Mrs Kendall, a famous actress who visits Merrick in order to provide some normal social interaction for him. Finding him to be charming and intelligent, she decides to introduce him to society. She visits him frequently and becomes an important part of his life. Harley Connor (Right) plays John Merrick. Photo by Emma Wright.
Cast and Creative team for The Elephant Man at PACT Centre
The forthcoming production, directed by the acclaimed Debbie Smith, features a wonderful cast with Harley Connor as John Merrick; Nicholas Gledhill as Frederick Treves; Melanie Robinson as Mrs Kendall; William Jordan as Ross (Merrick's nasty manager); Marty O'Neill as Carr Gomm; Peter Hayes as Bishop How; Denise Kitching as Miss Sandwich; Madeleine Solomon; Claire Brew and Eoin O'Sullivan.
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