Event |
The Temple
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Venue |
Merlyn Theatre @ CUB Malthouse, Southbank, VIC |
First Date |
23 July 1993 |
Opening Date |
27 July 1993 |
Last Date |
14 August 1993 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
Yes |
Description |
An invigorating black comedy about business life in the 1980's. Laurie Blake is a truckie turned entrepreneur who rampages his way through a decade when the whole country seemed out of control. HIs religion is power and there is no shortage of disciples. |
Description Source |
Other |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Black Comedy
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Subjects |
Business
Money
Power
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Review:  Bryce Hallett, The Australian, 30 July 1993
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Review:  Catherine Lambert, The Sunday Herald Sun, 1 August 1993
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Review:  Guy Rundle, Melbourne Times, 4 August 1993
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Review:  John Larkin, The Sunday Age, 1 August 1993
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Review:  Leonard Radic, The Age, 29 July 1993
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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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Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
July 1993 |
Book |
John McCallum, Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century, Currency Press, Strawberry Hills, NSW, 2009 |
Press Release |
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Event Identifier
| 20133 |
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