CASEY AND DIANA
Written by Nick Green
October 1991. Inside Toronto’s Casey House hospice, Thomas has been asking himself questions like - why hasn’t his roommate seen Steel Magnolias? And how did that diner get these eggs to smell like cat food? But now he’s asking himself the most important question of all: what is the perfect ice-breaking question to ask a Princess?
Casey and Diana, by award-winning playwright Nick Green, explores the extraordinary capacity of people to care - and how through compassion and forgiveness this capacity can grow. It’s an intimate and unexpectedly uplifting countdown to Princess Diana’s arrival - where empathy triumphed over stigma.
Darkly humorous and unflinchingly honest, the play honours caregivers and patients whose small, everyday acts of love built courage in the face of loss.
This Australian premiere transforms history into a living act of remembrance - a luminous story about dignity, care, and the sound of hope.
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Brilliant show. Great acting - the performances felt lived‑in rather than performed. A terrific blend of humour, emotional depth and truth.
Very good show!
Excellent - actors were amazing and believable!
Fantastic performance exploring the complexity of relationships, dealing with illness, and humanity of workers. We laughed and cried, and left thinking and reflecting on the many facets the show raised!
Fantastic. Amazing performers. Great story. Exceptional