The Visit

The Visit is a powerful and unsettling classic by Friedrich Dürrenmatt that explores morality, justice and how far a town will go for riches. When the fabulously wealthy Claire Zachanassian sweeps back into her poor hometown, the locals welcome her with open arms—until she makes them an outrageous offer. She is prepared to give her hometown millions—but only in exchange for what she calls justice. What follows is a wickedly clever mix of comedy, suspense, and social satire, as the town’s morals slowly bend under the weight of temptation. Directed by Greg Elliott.

PERFORMANCE DATES

Blackwood Memorial Hall

Fridays 21 & 28 November, 8pm

Saturdays 22 & 29 November, 2pm & 8pm

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Claire Zachanassian: Erin McAllister
Anton Schill: Nic Betts
Mayor: Elisabeth Entraigues
Policeman Schultz: Matthew Chant
Professor: Laura Tregloan
Bobby the Butler: Rob de Kok
Pastor: Fabiola Calderon (second weekend, played by Helen Victoria)
Pedro [ Claire's 8th husband ]: Doug de Souza
Ottilie Schill [ and others ]: Kenya Styles
Man 1, Herr Hofbauer, Mathilde Schill, Koby: Annelise Fuller
Man 2, Herr Hellman, Lobby: Felicity Stokes

The Doctor, Villager: Katie Adams

Villagers: Francoise Finlayson / Helen Victoria

Stage Manager / Station master / Villager: Janet Jauncey

Following our successful presentation of The Government Inspector in August, we hope our community will again come out to support our final production for 2025. We look forward to seeing you at Blackwood Memorial Hall in November!

For more information about the show or to put your hand up to get involved as part of our crew or our front of house volunteer team, please contact Greg at blackwood.players@gmail.com or 0402 616 924.