"The Real Thing was performed by The Hunter Valley Theatre Company on 15 October-8 November, 1985.

The play looks at the romantic entanglements of a successful playwright who, like Stoppard, is an acclaimed wordsmith but has difficulties in his relationships with women.

Cast and Crew Details:

Justin Collins (Actor)
David Downer (Actor)
Adam Druery (Actor)
Julie Kirby (Actor)
Genevieve Mooy (Actor)
Barry O'Connor (Actor)
Miranda Otto (Actor)
Annette Dale (Assistant Stage Manager)
Derrick Cox (Designer)
Brent McGregor (Director)
David Roberts (Lighting Designer)
Tom Stoppard (Playwright)
David Roberts (Production Manager)
Derrick Cox (Scenic Artist)
Astrid Kriening (Scenic Artist)
Ean Johnson (Set and/or Property Maker)
David Roberts (Set and/or Property Maker)
Norman Svenson (Set and/or Property Maker)
Ean Johnson (Stage Manager)
Alexis Wolloff (Wardrobe Mistress)

Source: AusStage

This photograph was scanned from The Hunter Valley Theatre Company Archives (Box A9029). This collection contains images of Theatrical Productions staged by The Hunter Valley Theatre Company, Newcastle, Australia between 1976 and 1997. This box is held in archives of the University of Newcastle, Special Collections.

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sydneyboy2000: looks like miranda otto? Jussie5: That is Miranda Otto in a production of Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing" which ran during October 1986 in the playhouse with David Downer, Genevieve (sorry, name escapes), Barry O'Connor, Julie Kirkby and Justin Collins, Directed by Brent McGregor. UON Library,University of Newcastle, Australia: Thank you for your help

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