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Judy Davis gives a singularly vivid performance in The Spare Room – but the play falls short
The Conversation
17/06/2025
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Abstract
In The Spare Room, Judy Davis lights up the stage with a singularly vivid performance.
Adapted by Eamon Flack from Helen Garner’s 2008 novel of the same name, Davis plays sharp-tongued Helen (or Hel) to the irrational Nicola (Elizabeth Alexander), who visits seeking alternative treatments for her cancer-ridden body.
But unfortunately, the production does not match Davis’ star performance.
Details
- Title
- Judy Davis gives a singularly vivid performance in The Spare Room – but the play falls short
- Creators
- Moya Catherine Costello - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013288954602368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Magazine article