The Weekend single work   drama  
Adaptation of The Weekend Charlotte Wood , 2019 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 The Weekend
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'“People went on about death bringing friends together, but it wasn’t true…”

'Four women have known each other for decades, and have a friendship that goes with it – good-humoured, caring, and forthright when required. But Sylvie has died, and when the remaining three come together to pack up her beach house, they find maybe they haven’t been as honest – or as good friends – as they thought.

'Adele, a once-well-known actress, Wendy, a high-profile academic, and Jude, who ran one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, learn things they should have learned years ago. There’s a difference between growing old, and growing wise.

'And at the heart of it all, an old dog keeps them company, silently bearing witness to the folly of age, and the warmth of true friendship.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Production Details

  • Presented by Belvoir Street Theatre at Upstairs Theatre, 5 August - 10 September 2023.

    Director: Sarah Goodes.

    Cast includes Belinda Giblin, Toni Scalan, and Melita Jurisic.

    Composer and Sound Designer: Steve Francis.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Theatre Review : The Weekend, Belvoir Sarah Liversidge , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , August 2023;

— Review of The Weekend Sue Smith , 2023 single work drama

'Charlotte Wood's acclaimed novel is faithfully brought to the stage.'

Belvoir St Theatre’s The Weekend Fiona Murphy , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 19-25 August 2023;

— Review of The Weekend Sue Smith , 2023 single work drama
'Belvoir St Theatre’s adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel The Weekend is a thrilling representation of the heartbreaking mess of living.' 
Belvoir St Theatre’s The Weekend Fiona Murphy , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 19-25 August 2023;

— Review of The Weekend Sue Smith , 2023 single work drama
'Belvoir St Theatre’s adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel The Weekend is a thrilling representation of the heartbreaking mess of living.' 
Theatre Review : The Weekend, Belvoir Sarah Liversidge , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , August 2023;

— Review of The Weekend Sue Smith , 2023 single work drama

'Charlotte Wood's acclaimed novel is faithfully brought to the stage.'

Last amended 13 Sep 2022 11:13:38
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