Jack of Hearts single work   drama   - 2 hours 20 minutes
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Jack of Hearts
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'Jack may be a loveable loser but his partner Emma is considering trading up for a loveable winner. Enter smooth, successful Carl: arrogant, sexy and just what she needs. Ignoring her best friend’s warning, Emma dives in head – and heart – first. Meanwhile, Jack devises a radical plan to get her back – and where better than a tropical paradise to shake off your relationship woes?

'Ensemble Theatre is delighted to welcome The Chaser’s Chris Taylor and Craig Reucassel, teaming up with David Williamson in a brand new play from the master of social comedy.' (Production summary)

Production Details

  • World premiere at Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli, New South Wales, 29 January - 2 April 2016.

    Director: David Williamson.

    Assistant Director: Susanna Dowling.

    Cast includes Caroline Craig, Peter Mochrie, Christa Nicola, Craig Reucassel, Brooke Satchwell (replaced by Olivia Rose for the final fortnight, due to injury), Isabella Tannock, and Chris Taylor.

    Designer: Anna Gardiner.

    Lighting Designer: Matthew Marshall.

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First known date: 2016
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Works about this Work

Jack of Hearts Review – Star Power Fails to Save David Williamson's 50th Play Brigid Delaney , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 February 2016;
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
A Quick-stepping Romantic Comedy with a Touch of Screwball Jason Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 February 2016; (p. 21)
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
Chaser Pair to Debut in Jack of Hearts Elissa Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 24 January 2016; (p. 5)
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
Heart Starter Kicks off Fresh Season Linda Morris , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 August 2015; (p. 18)
Chaser Pair to Debut in Jack of Hearts Elissa Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 24 January 2016; (p. 5)
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
A Quick-stepping Romantic Comedy with a Touch of Screwball Jason Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 February 2016; (p. 21)
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
Jack of Hearts Review – Star Power Fails to Save David Williamson's 50th Play Brigid Delaney , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 9 February 2016;
— Review of Jack of Hearts David Williamson , 2016 single work drama
Heart Starter Kicks off Fresh Season Linda Morris , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 August 2015; (p. 18)
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