The Department (play)

The Department
Written by David Williamson
Date premiered November 1974
Place premiered The Playhouse Adelaide
Original language English

The Department is a 1974 play by David Williamson about political intrigue at a university department.

TV Adaptation

The Department
Directed by Brian Bell
Produced by Noel Ferrier
Written by David Williamson
Based on the play by David Williamson
Starring Richard Moir
Barbara Stephens
Peter Sumner
John Ewart
Production
company
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Release date
 1980
Running time
 65mins
Country Australia
Language English

The play was adapted into a TV movie in 1980 which was produced by Noel Ferrier as part of the Australian Theatre Festival.[1][2]

The Canberra Times called it "a poorly constructed exercise".[3]

References

  1. ↑ Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p43
  2. ↑ "'Pilgrim's Progress' to Canberra in July". The Canberra Times. 54, (16, 248). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 March 1980. p. 11. Retrieved 4 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "TELEVISION An affectionate play". The Canberra Times. 54, (16, 394). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 14 August 1980. p. 14. Retrieved 4 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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