Money To Live
By Jacqueline Rudet
Year staged: 1984
Opening night: 26/09/1984
Theatre Company: Black Theatre Co-operative; 1979
Staged in: Royal Court Theatre
Cast Size: 6
Synopsis
The play tells the story of the underpaid, yet independent, Charlene. Her vivacious friend Judy persuades Charlene to join her in the dubious career of stripper and go-go dancer. Very soon Charlene is making lots of money, and has a strangely earnt self respect. This in turn will give her the strength to become reconciled with her family.
Original Cast
Judith Jacob
Charlene
Chris Tummings
Julius
Susan Browne
Jennifer
Vivienne Rochester
Judy
Bob Phillips
Norbet
Cynthia Powell
Olive
Production Team
Gordon Case
Director
Janis Hart
Designer
Trish Cooke
Sound
Jackie de Peza
Choreographer
Bart Cossee
Lighting Designer
Additional Materials
Poster
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Playscript
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Production Photographs
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Press Reviews
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