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PACK OF LIES
Written by Hugh
Whitemore and Directed by Mary Middleton.
In today’s world of
terrorism and surveillance, ‘Pack of Lies’ has become
chillingly relevant. Whitemore based the play on real life
suspense yarn of international surveillance, purloined NATO
secrets and counter espionage – an international world of
intrigue which became all too real for an ordinary suburban
family accidentally caught up in the deadly game.
Whitemore shoce to do more than just dramatise this real life
yarn. Instead he has written a play about the morality of
lying, not the theatrics of espionage for, in Whitemore’s
view, lying is a virulent disease that saps patriots and
traitors alike of their humanity.
What would be your
choice if you were faced with a conflict between family,
friends, and loyalty to your country?
The setting:
The play takes place in
a suburb on London during the autumn and winter of 1960-61.
The main events of the story are true. The play is in two acts
with an intermission between Act 1 & Act 2.
Cast:
Mike Jeffries as Bob Jackson
Suzanne Ohrt as Barbara Jackson
Brendon Flynn and Peter Kroger
Amanda Benson as Helen Kroger
Susannah Kerr as Julie Jackson
Johan Hickey as Stewart
Jen Francis as Sally
Louise Sullivan as Thelma
Shelander Waltmann – understudy for Julie Jackson
Behind The Scenes:
Director: Mary Middleton
Stage Manager: Margaret McGowan
Assistant Stage Manager: Shelander Waltmann & Chris
Barnes
Prompt: Margaret McGowan
Lighting: Alex Stoner
Sound: Daniel Williams & Peter Wilson
Set Design: Margaret McGowan & Mary Middleton
Operations Manager: Barrie McKeowen
Set Construction: Barrie McKeowen & WWLT members
Program: Peter Santangelo & Graham Vale
Poster & Cover Design: Melinda Middleton
Publicity: Margaret McGowan & Jan Taylor
Photography: Peter Santangelo & Melinda Middleton
Box Office: Linda Williams & Barbara Hickey
Front of House: Marie Scholes & WWLT members
Canteen: Gerri Briegar & WWLT members
Acknowledgements
WWLT would like to thank:
Central Coast Express Advocate, Peninsular News, Gosford City
Council, Rose Cooper – E-Newsletter, Multi Arts Confederation,
Laycock Street Theatre, The Entrance Printing
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