Waiting at the Royal
| Waiting at the Royal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Glenda Hambly[1] |
| Written by | Glenda Hambly[1] |
| Produced by | Richard Keddie Andrew Wiseman[1] |
| Starring | Catherine McClements Noni Hazlehurst Josephine Byrnes |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Waiting at the Royal is a 2000 Australian drama film directed by Glenda Hambly and starring Catherine McClements, Noni Hazlehurst, Josephine Byrnes and Jo Kennedy.[2]
Cast
- Catherine McClements as Dinny Weston
- Noni Hazelhurst as Eloise
- Josephine Byrnes as Antoinette
- Jo Kennedy as Diana
- Ramon Tikaram as Saresh
- Glynis Angell as Josie
- Luke Elliot as Noel
- Terry Norris as Diana's father
Source: [2]
Synopsis
Four diverse women experiencing difficult pregnancies go into a maternity ward, and emerge after forming unexpected bonds, as they navigate personal struggles and await childbirth.[1]
Production
The series was produced by Apollo Films.[1]
Festivals
The series screened at the Boston International Festival of Women's Cinema and the Banff World Television Festival in 2001.[1]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Miniseries or Telefeature | Nominated | [2] |
| Best Direction in a Television Drama | Nominated | [2] | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Telefeature or Miniseries (Noni Hazlehurst) | Won | [2] | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Telefeature or Miniseries (Jo Kennedy) | Nominated | [2] | ||
| 2001 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Telemovie / Miniseries | Nominated | [3] |
| AWGIE Awards | Telemovie Original | Nominated | ||
| BANFF Television Festival | Rockie Award for Best Made-for-TV Movie | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Waiting at the Royal 2000". Screen Australia. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Waiting at the Royal". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Logie Awards: Public Voted Categories". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
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