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The Caretaker
 

By Harold Pinter

This psychological drama is revered as one of the most brilliant contemporary classics of our time.

Aston lives in a junk filled room. He tinkers with gadgets and dreams of building a shed out in the yard. His brother Mick inhabits his own world of aspirations but is held back by having to care for his brother. Into this derelict household Aston gives shelter to Davies, a tramp he has rescued off the street who has his own dreams and delusions. And so begins a battle of wits in the brutal world into which all three have been thrown. As the intrigue unfolds, so does the mystery of how the lives of these three men will forever be changed.

The Caretaker premiered in London in 1960 where it played for 18 months and was later adapted for film. Some 70 years later, this extraordinary tale is still as powerful as ever.

Based on the original direction by Courtney Powell.

“Gripping, accessible, wickedly funny.”
Audrey Journal

Thurs 28 Feb – Opening Night
Ticket includes post-show drinks and canapes

Fri 1 March – Think and clink 

Sat 2 March – Captioned Performance

 

Event details

Venue: Glen Street Theatre, Corner of Glen Street & Blackbutts Road Belrose NSW 2085
Bookings: 02 9975 1455
Start Date: Thursday 28 February 2019

 

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