The Small Poppies

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Event The Small Poppies
Venue Playhouse, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 2000
First Date 19 October 2000
Opening Date 19 October 2000
Last Date 28 October 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description There's a day in our life when our world changes forever - our first day at school. The excitment and discovery, the fear and excitement, the first painful parting from a parent.
The playground with its scatalogical humour and multiple small tragedies, provides a perfect setting to deal with the larger issues of racism, friendship, bullying and belonging.
Qunitessentially Australian, this production has won the hearts of audiences aged 5 to 75.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Bullying
Children
Children with disabilities
Racism
Relationships
Schools
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Julie Forsyth Actor
Rebecca Massey Actor
Arky Michael Actor
Geoffrey Rush Actor
Alan John Composer Musician
Stephen Curtis Designer
Neil Armfield Director Artistic Director
Stephen Hawker Lighting Designer
Greg Sully Musician
David Holman Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Melbourne Festival 2000 guide
Event Identifier 101044
Dataset AusStage