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LADIES BLOUSE

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2011

Overview

Maroon long sleeved blouse with white polka dots, has five buttons along the front and a single pleat down the centre of the back with a turn down collar. A ''Katies'' brand ticket is sewn into collar seam along with a content label. The blouse and the skirt (item 54B) are part of the same costume.

Historical information

Part of a costume worn by Sharon Thomas who played the role of Zehra in the play 'Influence' by David Williamson. The play was first produced in 2005 at the Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre and this production was believed to have been the first time the play had been produced in WA. The play is about Ziggi Blasko, a Sydney talk back host who likes to push buttons. The play is about Ziggi, his new 'trophy' wife Carmela, his sister Connie, his daughter Vivienne, his father Marko and his new Turkish housekeeper, Zehra, who is a complete contradiction to Ziggi's world views. It is a satirical play.
The production was at the Roleystone Theatre with shows on May 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28 2011. It was directed by Kim Martin and starred Kim Martin as Ziggi, Hayley Mayne as Carmela, Cassie Skinner as Vivienne, Steve Osborne as Tony, Lorraine Ragus as Connie, Sharon Thomas as Zehra and Ray Condy as Marko.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2013.54A

Item type

Costumes

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Polyester

Width

690 mm

Height or length

650 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text on label: [ KATIES 12]

Keywords

THEATRE COSTUME ADR Dress Theme

KATIES

Roleystone Theatre Building

WILLIAMSON David Mr

Roleystone Theatre Group

Roleystone

THOMAS Sharon

Year

2011

Statement of significance

HIGH
Social: Part of a costume used in the play ''INFLUENCE'' performed by the Roleystone Theatre in May 2011.
Provenance: Was purchased by the Roleystone Theatre and was worn by Sharon Thomas who played the role of Zehra in the production.
Historic: The Roleystone Theatre Group had its genesis in 1912 with the Karragullen Literary Society. Its actual start was in 1932 when the Roleystone Musical and Dramatic Society was formed. The group have been putting on quality amateur productions ever since.

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced

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