The Venetian Twins

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Event The Venetian Twins
Venue Playhouse, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 31 December 1990
Opening Date 31 December 1990
Last Date 2 February 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description This elaborate, artful pastiche that blends classic Italian comedy and laconic Aussie humour...reworked from Goldoni's crazy 18th century tale of twins speparated at birth, mistaken identity and mirthful matchmaking, The Venetian twins is a boisterous, exuberant experience that will leave you begging for more.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Comedy
Musical
Adaptation
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Terry Bader Actor
Jonathan Biggins Actor
David Clendinning Actor
Drew Forsythe Actor
John Hannan Actor
Genevieve Lemon Actor
Tara Morice Actor
Helen Noonan Actor
Dennis Olsen Actor
Maria Roberts Assistant Stage Manager
Keith Bain Choreographer
Jack Webster Choreographer
Terence Clarke Composer
Stephen Curtis Designer
John Bell Director
David Walters Lighting Designer
Andrew Ross Musical Director
Brigid Burke Musician: Clarinetist
Elizabeth McEwan Musician: Flautist
Larry Keane Musician: Percussionist
Daryl McKenzie Musician: Trombonist
Nick Enright Playwright
Ian Cookesley Production Manager
Kerry Saxby Sound Designer Recording
Ian Stevenson Sound Designer Audio Director
Margaret Crompton Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information First performed by Nimrod Theatre in 1980.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record December 1990
Cast List MTC Records
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 13055