OBSERVER: Death of a Salesman
Some of Australia’s finest actors are set to take the stage in GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents’ production of Arthur Miller’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Death of a Salesman for a strictly limited season in Melbourne, August 11-22.
Award-winning Anthony LaPaglia, will reprise his role as Willy Loman alongside Australian actor Alison Whyte, re-creating her critically acclaimed performance as Linda Loman.
Josh Helman returns in his Green Room Award-nominated performance as Willy’s tortured son Biff Loman, with Ben O’Toole also reprising his celebrated performance as Biff’s feckless brother Happy. Other returning cast members announced include Anthony Phelan as Uncle Ben, Willy’s enigmatic and successful older brother; Marco Chiappi as Charley, Willy’s loyal friend; Paula Arundell as The Woman; Simon Maiden as Howard: Elizabeth Blackmore as Miss Forsythe and Aisha Aidara playing both Jenny and Letta.
Newly joining this acclaimed ensemble is Darcy Brown as Bernard and Stanley.
Death of a Salesman features set design by Dale Ferguson, costume design by Dale Ferguson and Sophie Woodward, lighting design by Niklas Pajanti, music by Alan John, and sound design by David Greasley and David Tonion.
Directed by Neil Armfield, this production is said to offer theatregoers an opportunity to witness the power of live theatre in a transformative experience.
Performance Season: August 11 – 22
Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
Cheryl Threadgold
Pictured: The Loman Family in Death of a Salesman. Photo: Daniel Boud.

