Event |
Esterhaz
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| Venue |
Merlyn Theatre @ CUB Malthouse, Southbank, VIC |
| First Date |
15 November 1990 |
| Opening Date |
16 November 1990 |
| Last Date |
8 December 1990 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
Set in the pricely summer retreat of Prince Nicolaus Esterhazy, the play presents a wicked and wise portrayal of musician Joseph Haydn and the politics and power plays of eighteenth century society. |
| Description Source |
Brochure |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
| Secondary Genre |
Historical
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| Subjects |
Composers
Politics
Royal families
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Review:  Alison Croggon, An androcentric vision, The Bulletin, The University of Adelaide, Library Special Collections, 11 December 1990, 109
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Review:  Chris Boyd, Melbourne Times, 28 November 1990
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Review:  Helen Thomson, The Sunday Herald, 16 November 1990
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Review:  Leonard Radic, The Age, 19 November 1990
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Review:  Peter Craven, The Australian, 19 November 1990
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
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| Brochure |
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| Book |
John McCallum, Belonging, Currency Press, Sydney, 2009 |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
November 1990 |
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| Event Identifier |
12898 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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