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Big Toys
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Wikipedia article
'Big Toys' is a 1977 Australian play by Patrick White. It was his first play in 14 years.
Stage productions
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.[http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/5860 Details of premiere production] at AusStage The play was specifically written for the three lead actors.
Film version
It was adapted into a 1980 TV film by Patrick White. The film was part of the Australian Theatre Festival.Ed. Scott Murray, 'Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p14
Cast
*Diane Cilento as Mag*Max Cullen as Terry
*Colin Friels
*John Gaden as Ritchie
References
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