David Williamson’s ‘The Club’, first performed in 1977, has still got what it takes and is very entertaining. The Sydney Theatre Company’s revival of ‘The Club’, directed by Bruce Myles, was an accomplished and highly successful one.

The production was marked by some strong performances. John Wood reprised his previous performance as Jock, the former star player with a mountainous ego and lack of sensitivity.
Paul Goddard played the Club’s shrewd administrator. Steve Bisley, a regular performer on the Sydney theatre scene, was superb as the salt of earth coach, devoted to his players, and being seriously undermined by management. Jeremy Sims was the cantankerous Club President warring with Laurie. Conrad Coleby had the plum role of crash new recruit Geoff who was a regular under-performer. The role reminded one of the bratty tennis player in Nick Enrights ‘Daylight Saving’.

Together, Conrad Coleby and John Wood, share the best scene in ‘The Club’ when Geoff tries to convince Jock that he is the ultimate deviant.

Perhaps the biggest star of ‘The Club’ was Laurence Eastwood’s awesome set design. It drew immediate gasps from the audience. It contained the two main sets of Williamson’s play, the club’s executive room, and the club’s home ground, replete with spectator seating.