These shorts were designed and made by Robert Kemp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

These shorts were made by Robert Kemp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The premiere of 'Away' was on 7 January 1985.

Worn by the character Tom, played by Christian Hodge. The shorts were a Christmas present from his parents. From the premiere production of Michael Gow's play, 'Away' at the Griffin Theatre Company, Sydney, in 1985.
'Away' is the story of the typical Australian Christmas holiday told against a background of tragedy, storms and tempests, and ultimate resolution. It was one of Gow's earliest plays and went on to national and international acclaim, being performed by the Sydney Theatre Company, the Adelaide Theatre Company, the Perth Theatre Company and theatres in the United States and England. It has been on the NSW Higher School Certificate for a number of years and is currently being considered for a film. Robert Kemp (1950 -) designed the first production at the Griffin Theatre on a modest budget. As a result the costumes largely came from St Vincent de Paul or the second hand shop, Albert and Gladys, in Glebe.
Most of the costumes from 'Away' went on to be used or reworked for subsequent productions. This small collection is all that remains from the original production and was kept by the designer, Robert Kemp, until he donated it to the museum.

Theatre costume, mens shorts, 'Away' written by Michael Gow, cotton, production designed by Robert Kemp for the Griffin Theatre Company, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1985.
Loose fitting board shorts to mid thigh length made from orange cotton printed with white and yellow design of tropical flowers. Board shorts are gathered at waist by rope tie. Machine sewn and unlined.

Made: Kemp, Robert; Sydney; 1985

: Kemp, Robert; Sydney


Used: Hodge, Christian; Sydney

Used: Kemp, Robert; Sydney

Used: Griffin Theatre Company; Sydney

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1985

420 mm