Hansard is an intimate and intense domestic drama about a long-running marriage, a family and the impact of politics on people’s lives. It is also a comedy about politics, identity and the failings of the ruling class told with humour and wit.
A prim Conservative/Tory MP (Robin Hesketh) and his liberal, left-wing wife (Diana) quarrel and exchange acerbic barbs in their Cotswolds home.
The year is 1988 and Robin, a junior cabinet member in Thatcher’s government has arrived home from Westminster after voting for an important piece of legislation. The subject of the new law and his role in helping it pass is the source of conflict and shared anguish and is integral to the deeply emotional and heart-rending reveal at the end.
The title, ‘Hansard’ refers to the published transcripts of parliamentary debates in Britain and Commonwealth countries, including Australia. This play presents us with another verbatim record of a more personal and compelling debate.
Show details
Director: Sally Putnam
Cast: Anita Canala and Andrew Clark
Running time: 90 minutes, no interval.
Four Evening shows
Friday, 12, 19 and 26 September at 7:30pm and Saturday, 27 September at 7:30pm
Four Matinees
Saturday, 13 and 20 September at 3pm
Sunday, 14 and 21 September at 3pm
Venue: The Stirling Community Theatre (7 Avenue Road, Stirling)
Cost: Adult/Conc. $27-$20
Bar opens 45 minutes before the show.
Hansard is at The Stirling Community Theatre from 12 to 27 September 2025. Head to stirlingplayers.org.au to join the mailing list for promotional offers and recommendations for eating and drinking before and after the show. Tickets at TRYBOOKING.
