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Media Release # 6To: All Media Outlets Anzac day is not the only issue dealt with in Wyong Drama Group’s forthcoming play opening in late April. When Alan Seymour wrote the play in 1960 he was trying to capture the mood of Australian working class families, and address the problems of the generation gap. When Alf’s son Hughie attends university, his education outstrips that of his parents and communication between them becomes increasingly difficult. Hughie is torn between university, where his new girlfriend Jan encourages him to be outspoken; and his parents, who want him to study just enough to get a decent job and take advantage of an opportunity they never had when they were his age. But, when Hughie publishes a story critical of Anzac Day in the University’s paper, the rift in the family grows larger. Alf is a veteran of World War II and attends every dawn service and march. Hughie discovers in order to maintain a good relationship with his parents, he may have to give up not only Jan, but his entire course at university. “Despite being timed around Anzac Day, the play is more a study of Australian character than anything else,” explained Peter Deane who is directing his fifth play for WDG. “The main issue in the play is family stability.” The One Day of the Year opens at Wyong Memorial Hall on Thursday 26 April 2001 at 8pm. There will also be performances on Saturday 28 April (2pm and 8pm), Sunday 29 April (5pm), Thursday 3 May (8pm), Friday 4 May (8pm), and Saturday 5 May (2pm & 8pm). Tickets cost $15 ($12 concession) for the Friday and Saturday evening performances, and $12 ($10 concession) for all other performances. A much-praised feature of WDG shows is free Tea/Coffee and programmes, and this play is no exception. Straight theatre seating will be used for this play for a more intimate experience. Bookings can be made on WDG’s booking number XXXX-XXXX.
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