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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
 

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

By Ray Lawler

Directed by John Grinston

Season: 16th Jul - 20th Aug 2022
Preview night 15th Jul
Friday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm
Sunday matinée at 4.30pm

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is an Australian play written by Ray Lawler and first performed at the Union Theatre in Melbourne on 28 November 1955. The play is considered to be the most significant in Australian theatre history, and a "turning point", openly and authentically portraying distinctly Australian life and characters. It was one of the first truly naturalistic Australian theatre productions.

By Arrangement with the Licensor, Ray Lawler c/- Fran Moore

 

Event details

Venue: Genesian Theatre, 420 Kent St, Sydney
Bookings: www.genesiantheatre.com.au/SeventeenthDoll
Start Date: Saturday 06 August 2022

Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines before booking or attending a performance. Face masks are required to attend this production.

 

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