Timely drama

Wednesday, August 4, 1993 - 10:00

Timely drama

Sons of Cain

By David Williamson

Directed by John Rado

New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown (Sydney)

Reviewed by Betty Downie.

David Williamson's play about political corruption seems very relevant these days. Indeed, the foyer is decorated with an ICAC poster which labours mightily to convince us that corruption is a bad thing — as though it were about to (or already has) become respectable.

Exposing corruption is unprofitable and dangerous, but newspaper editor Kevin Cassidy is bent on doing just that.

This is a serious play on a serious subject, but full of witty, laughter-provoking lines.

Philip de Carle gives a great performance as the intrepid Cassidy, both serious and very funny. He is excellently supported by the rest of the cast. Good teamwork contributes much to the success of New Theatre plays.

From GLW issue 109