Event |
The Adman
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Venue |
Merlyn Theatre @ CUB Malthouse, Southbank, VIC |
First Date |
20 July 1991 |
Opening Date |
20 July 1991 |
Last Date |
10 August 1991 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
Yes |
Description |
A comedy that captures both the superficial glamour and the behind-the-scenes manipulation of the advertising world. At forty-two Col Anderson years for the respect he feels is his due and constantly points to his awards, which adorn the advertising agency where he works and which put it on its feet. But advertising looks towards the future not the past and Col is struggling to prove his ideas are still vibrant amidst a younger generation of 'creatives'. Interspersed with colourful, satiric commercials, The Adman takes a lively look at the politics and ethics of the advertising world and their consequences. |
Description Source |
Programme |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Review:  Chris Boyd, Melbourne Times, 31 July 1991
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Review:  Fiona Scott-Norman, Inpress, 24 July 1991
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Review:  John Larkin, The Sunday Age, 28 July 1991
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Review:  Leonard Radic, The Australian, 23 July 1991
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Review:  Paul McGillick, Financial Review, 26 July 1991
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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 |
Book |
John McCallum, Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century, Currency Press, Strawberry Hills, NSW, 2009 |
Programme |
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Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
July 1991 |
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Event Identifier
| 15117 |
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