Last Cab to Darwin
Last Cab to Darwin | |
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Written by | Reg Cribb |
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Date premiered | 2003 |
Original language | English |
Subject | Euthanasia |
Genre | Drama/Comedy |
Setting | Australia |
Last Cab to Darwin is a 2003 Australian drama/comedy
Plot
Taking advantage of the controversial
Cast
The cast of the 2003 production was:
- Barry Otto - Rex
- Jacki Weaver - Dot, Backpacker 2, Mrs Gratton, Diedre
- Justine Saunders - Polly, Mrs Chester-Burnham
- Steve Rodgers - Doctor, Simmo, Publican (off), Bob, Jack, Canadian Backpacker, Curly
- Michael Tuahine - Tilly, Reporter 2 - The Telegraph, Beano, Shadow, Mr Speaker, Reporter 2 (scene 15), Afghan, Sledger
- Darren Gilshenan - Reporter 4 - Broken Hill Times, Doug, Barman, Mr Stanton, Reporter 3 (scene 15), Truckie, Afghan, Soldier
- Alan Dukes - Reporter 1 - The Herald, Ces, Ted, Canadian Backpacker, Mr Pembroke, Reporter 4 (scene 15) Afghan, Stan
- Kirsty Hillhouse - Reporter 3 - The Australian, Mrs Brown, GP, Fran, Backpacker 1, Mrs Stilton, Reporter 1 (scene 15), Afghan, Shirl
Critical reception
Variety wrote that the story of Rex Bell's journey was "a great premise for drama".[2]
Bryce Hallett of
In their announcement of casting in 2012 for a production of the play, director Steve Wiegerink of Off the Leash Theatre stated "Both humorous and tragic, Last Cab to Darwin proves once again why Reg Cribb is one of Australia's best playwrights."[9]
Awards and nominations
- 2002, Winner of Patrick White Playwrights Award[3]
- 2003, winner of Queensland Premier's Literary Award Best Drama Play [3]
- 2003, winner of Western Australian Premier's Award for best script[3]
- 2003, nominated for Louis Esson Prize for Drama
- 2005, winner of Drovers Australian Performing Arts Centres Association Excellence in Touring for 'Excellent Audience Response'
- 2005, winner of Drovers Australian Performing Arts Centres Association Excellence in Touring for 'Touring Excellence'
Film adaptation
The script for the film was adapted as a screenplay by Sims and Cribb. Sims' association with Reg Cribb began when his production company, Pork Chop Productions produced the successful stage version of Last Cab. In 2006, Sims directed
In 2012, it was confirmed that Michael Caton has been cast for the lead role and Jacki Weaver, who played several parts in the stage production, will also have a major role.
References
- ^ "Last Cab to Darwin not the real story of voluntary euthanasia". Stuff. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- ^ a b Boland, Michaela (August 29, 2004). "Review: 'Last Cab to Darwin'". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ Australian Embassy. Archived from the originalon 25 March 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ Browning, Daniel (April 18, 2003). "Last Cab to Darwin". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Pork Chop productions web site". www.porkchop.com.au. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- ^ Cribb, Reg. "extract: Last Cab to Darwin" (PDF). Australian Script Centre.
- Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- Adelaide Review. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ Lyons, David (July 12, 2012). "Off the Leash hosting auditions for new play". Warragul Citizen. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "Jacki Weaver, Michael Caton to start in euthanasia film". news.com.au. 17 December 2012.
- ^ "Media Releases 2013: Nicole Kidman heads home to star in Strangerland". Screen Australia. 18 October 2013. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014.
- ^ Groves, Don (28 February 2014). "Two more actors booked for Last Cab to Darwin". Inside Film Awards.
- ^ Groves, Don (18 September 2013). "Last Cab will tackle euthanasia, with humour". Inside Film Awards .