Wit

The story of Wit is the story of Vivien Bearing, a professor of English who has spent years researching and teaching the metaphysical sonnets of John Donne and, while doing so, has felt that she had absolute control over her life and work. Then she is diagnosed with aggressive, ovarian cancer, becomes a patient in an experimental cancer research unit and finds that she has to reassess everything. Vivien initially observes what is happening to her with anger and amazement but also at times with an amused detachment. Gradually, however, the protective coatings with which she has surrounded herself are stripped away as she journeys towards her inevitable end.

Cast and crew

Director

Nigel Ensor

Cast

Dr Vivien Bearing - Terry MacTavish
Dr Harvey Kelekian - Joseph Cecchi
Professor Evelyn Ashford - Louise Petherbridge
Nurse Susie Monahan - Emily Ross
Dr Jason Posner - Steve McNamara
Technician / Crash Team - Neal Barber
Technician / Crash Team - Sarah Stewart
Technician / Crash Team - Janice Snowden
Technician / Crash Team - Katherine Beresford
Technician / Crash Team - Edie Ostrer

Crew

Stage Manager - Andrew Cook
Properties - Andrew Cook
Assistant Stage Manager - H-J Kilkelly
Lighting/Sound - Morehu Solomon
Wardrobe - Roz McKechnie
Medical Advisor - Charles Beresford
Poster Design - Kathryn Madill
Publicity - Rosemary Beresford
Photography - Reg Graham